A SNAPSHOT in time taken of the state of the 33 parishes in the Raphoe Diocese earlier this year shows a considerable decline in those attending church and a dwindling number of priests to minister to them. The results of the survey have led Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian to say that “our planning for […]
Mass this morning in Creeslough
An operation is continuing this morning with the help of sniffer dogs to locate those who are still missing.
Bishop of Raphoe calls for lifting of public Masses ban
THE Bishop of Raphoe is calling on the government to lift the ban on public worship, put in place as a measure against Covid-19. All churches across Donegal closed in late September as part of the Level 3 lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, religious services have moved back online. The […]
Bishop of Raphoe outlines plans for public worship
THERE will be major changes ahead for mass-goers as parishes across the county get to grips with new guidelines for the opening of churches for public worship from June 29. Speaking to the Donegal News Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian acknowledged it will be difficult to get used to social distancing in churches but he […]
No dancing but plenty of chat while being ‘cocooned’
Both my parents are in the over eighty age bracket and they have been asked by the Government to stay indoors and to avoid contact with others.
Mass at St Eunan’s Cathedral to be aired daily on RTE
MASS will be aired on RTÉ every weekday from St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny in response to the Covid-19-related restrictions on public gatherings. Technical difficulties this morning meant the daily broadcast came from St Peter and Paul’s Church in Clonmel however Fr Michael Toomey said they hoped to be back in Letterkenny tomorrow. The daily […]
Months Mind Mass: Michael Mc Grath
Michael’s family would like to inform you that the months mind for Michael McGrath RIP has been changed to Friday 9th March at 7.30 in Church of the Irish Martyrs due to the forecasted bad weather. Michael, 40, sadly passed away at the Donegal Hospice after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer late last […]
Methodist community opens doors to Catholic Mass-goers
The daily Mass in Moville has been taking place in the Methodist Hall while refurbishment works are undertaken at the nearby St Pius X church.
Bishop makes first official visit to Tory island
The helicopter service, funded by Roinn na Gaeltachta, is a great addition to the island and its people
Buncrana pier tragedy: First anniversary
Lough Swilly RNLI Operations Manager, John McCarter, said crew members will “never forget” those who lost their lives.