CCO Seminar programme (A4) FINAL

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin during Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman, Newry, to celebrate the centenary of the presence of the Society of African Missions in Dromantine, Co Down, Diocese of Dromore. Father François, Superior General, and dear brothers of the Society of African Missions, it is a great honour for me, on behalf

Homily of Bishop Michael Router during his Installation Mass as Bishop of Derry “It is evident that the Church here is experienced as a network of relationships rather than simply an institution.  This suggests that one of the diocese’s greatest assets is the mutual affection and trust that still exists between many priests and their

From 3.00pm on Sunday, 20 September, the celebration of the Installation Mass will be livestreamed via the Cathedral’s webcam You, or a representative, are invited to the celebration of Mass for the Episcopal Installation of Bishop Michael Router as the new Bishop of Derry.  Details: Time and date   3.00pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026 Venue 

Fifteen new students have begun their training for the priesthood for the academic year 2026 – 2027.  In total, there are now 74 seminarians in formation training to minister for Irish dioceses, and these are: 15 entering their Propaedeutic Year in various seminaries; 51 are studying in the national seminary of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, and