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. Charles of Sezze

Date: 2025-11-14

St. Charles of Sezze

Feast date: Jan 18

Saint Charles was born John Charles Marchioni in Sezze, Italy on October 19, 1613.  His family was extremely pious. They lived in a rural area and as a child Saint Charles worked as a shepherd.  Due to his lack of education, it is said he learned only the basics and could barely read and write. He joined the Franciscans as a lay brother in Naziano, where he served as a cook, porter, and gardener.

Saint Charles was known for his holiness, simplicity, and charity.  He was generous to travelers and sought out spiritual advice.  In 1656 he worked tirelessly with victims of the plague. He also wrote several mystical works inc...