Bishop Donal McKeown’s Christmas Message 2025: Emmanuel — God With Us

Date: 2025-12-18

Be a bearer of hope this Christmas Take a few moments to watch Bishop Donal McKeown’s Christmas Message for 2025. Reflect on how you, your fa...

Christmas Mass Times 2025 - Diocese of Derry

Date: 2025-12-18

The following list provides Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass times for parishes throughout the Diocese of Derry. We hope this will assist paris...

The Net - December 2025

Date: 2025-12-15

The December 2025 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Dioc...

The Diocese of Derry - Moving Forward Together in Changing Times

Date: 2025-11-26

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Donal McKeownDiocese of Derry Sunday, 30th November 2025 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Advent is a season of e...

The Net - November 2025

Date: 2025-11-14

The November 2025 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese o...

St. Theodosius Abbot

Date: 2025-11-14

St. Theodosius Abbot

Feast date: Jan 11

Born to a pious family in 423 A.D., Theodosius began his studies at an early age, and became a lector while still an adolescent. The example of Abraham led him to leave home in order to properly follow God. He met Saint Simeon Stylites in Antioch, and Simeon recognized him as a holy man and leader, and invited Theodosius onto his pillar for prayer, blessing, and advice. He then traveled to Jerusalem where legend says he worked with Saint Longinus, who would have been nearly 500 years old at the time. After a time, he was given charge of a small church near Bethlehem, however his time there did not last long.

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