The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, is to retire next May after almost 17 years in the position. His decision was announced to the Diocesan Council at a meeting on Wednesday. Addressing the Diocesan Council, Bishop Good said that before he…
A Londonderry woman’s account of the domestic abuse she suffered has been described as “the most powerful and heart-rending” ever shared with members of Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union. Donna Maria Logue, who describes herself as “a survivor” of domestic abuse, was the guest speaker…
Derry & Raphoe Mothers’ Union is presenting a display entitled ‘Souls of our Shoes’ in Saint Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry from 25th to 28th November, and in Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe on the 29th and 30th of November. This coincides with the annual international ‘16 Days…
Bishop Ken Good has spoken of the sense of responsibility he feels as a result of the sacrificial bravery of so many people from Ireland, North and South, who fought – and in many cases died – in the First World War. He was delivering…
The Parish of Faughanvale’s ‘100 Years: Armistice Remembrance and Reflection’ event in St Canice’s Church, Eglinton, ended on Saturday evening with a programme of music, choral work, poetry and readings. All day long, members of the local community and visitors from various denominations - some…
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, and his wife, Mary, have visited exhibitions in two Londonderry churches - Glendermott Parish Church and St Canice's, Faughanvale (see separate report) - marking the 100th anniversary of the November 1918 armistice, which heralded the…
Tributes were paid to the outgoing Diocesan President of Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union, Mary Good, as she presided over her last Diocesan Council meeting on Thursday evening. Mrs Good will be succeeded as Diocesan President by Jacqui Armstrong, who’ll take over the reins of…
