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Statement by Bishop Michael Router on His Appointment as Bishop of Derry
16 July 2026
Good morning everyone. I come here to Saint Eugene's Cathedral today, on this Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in humility and hope. It is an immens...
Derry Diocese
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Michael Router as Bishop of Derry
16 July 2026
The Diocese of Derry welcomes the appointment of Bishop Michael Router as its new Bishop. The appointment was announced today by the Holy See. Pope Le...
Derry Diocese
The Net – June 2026 | Diocese of Derry Faith Stories
8 July 2026
The June 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry...
Derry Diocese
New Spiritual Initiative Launched to Support Families Affected by Drug Addiction
3 July 2026
Derry, Northern Ireland – June 2026 – As concerns continue to grow over drug use among young people, the Matt Talbot Prayer Society is launching a...
Derry Diocese
Bishop Donal McKeown's Homily at the Ordination of Father Stephen Baxter
16 June 2026
In this homily, delivered at the ordination of Father Stephen Baxter to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown refle...
Saint of the Day
Saint of the Day
Sts. Joachim and Anne: Saint of the Day for Sunday, July 26, 2026
Saints Joachim (sometimes spelled "Joaquin," pronounced "wal-keem") and Anne, are the parents of the Virgin Mary. There are no mentions of them in the Bible or Gospels, what we know comes from Catholic legend and the Gospel of James, which is an unsanctioned, apocryphal writing form the second century AD. We do know from scholarship that the Gospel of James was not written by James, the Brother of Jesus, despite its claim to be so authored.
Even the early Church fathers expressed skepticism ...
Prayer of the Day
Prayer of the Day
Family Blessing at a Gathering: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, July 26, 2026
Father in Heaven,
We praise You for giving us Your Son
To be our Saviour and Lord.
Bless us all as we gather here today, (tonight)
And let us live happily in Your love.
Hear our prayer, loving Father,
For we ask this in Jesus' Name.
Amen.
Daily Readings
Daily Readings
Daily Readings for Sunday, July 26, 2026
Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:7-12, Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:127-130, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:76-77, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:72, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:57, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Reading 2: Romans 8:28-30
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