Diocese of Derry and Raphoe

We are the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe located in the counties of Londonderry, Tyrone and Donegal in North West Ireland / Northern Ireland.

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Remembrance Sunday, 2023

A veteran pays his respects at Londonderry's War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

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The Song of Ruth

Internationally-renowned pianist Ruth McGinley inaugurates the 'Christ Church First Wednesday Recitals' series.

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Diocesan Synod 2023

"What if the best days of the church are ahead of us?" asks Bishop Andrew.

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Extension to Robertson N.S. in Stranorlar opened and blessed

"May it be a place where we love to learn and learn to love" - Bishop Andrew

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Kilcronaghan's new hall is officially opened

"You know, it really is a miracle," says Rector.

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Donegal Schools Service goes with a bang

Hundreds of pupils attend 2023 gathering in Ramelton Presbyterian Church.

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History's made in St Eunan's Cathedral

Very Rev Liz Fitzgerald installed as first ever Lady Dean of Raphoe Cathedral

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Christmas Trees Festival opens at St Columb's Cathedral

Bishop Andrew leads the people in a countdown - and then there was light!

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Sep 12 2024

Mission Matters podcast: Rev Sean McClafferty

In this podcast in the Church of Ireland Council for Mission’s Mission Matters series, Rev Johnny McFarland talks to Rev Sean McClafferty who, with his fellow deacon Rev Brian Robinson, made history in the summer of 2023 by becoming Derry and Raphoe’s first Ordained Local Ministers (OLMs). Here they discuss Sean’s missionary outreach in the Sperrins, where…

Sep 12 2024

Mission Matters Podcast: Rev Johnny Lowden

In the next in its Mission Matters podcast series, the Church of Ireland Council for Mission shares an interview with Rev Johnny Lowden, a curate in Glendermott parish, in Londonderry’s Waterside.   In his conversation with Rev Johnny McFarland, Johnny talks about his path to ordained ministry, the impact of his missionary work in central Africa, and explains…

Aug 09 2024

Ordination of Rev Melanie Sloan

Rev Melanie Sloan was ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew Forster, at a Service on Sunday 23rd June in All Saints Clooney where she will serve her curacy under the guidance of the Rector, Rev Canon David McBeth. Her fiancé, Mark Niblock (whom she’ll be getting married…

Aug 09 2024

It’s madness out there

The rain held off today (Sunday 30th June 2024) for Derry & Raphoe Youth’s annual barbecue at the Summer Madness festival, which is taking place in Portglenone again this year. The event is Ireland’s largest Christian youth festival and our team of leaders are looking after around 20 young people, from seven different churches in…

Aug 09 2024

Celebrating 150 years in Holy Trinity, Dunfanaghy

A Service of Thanksgiving was held in Holy Trinity Parish Church in Dunfanaghy on Sunday afternoon (23rd June 2024) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church’s consecration. It was led by the Group’s Rector, Rev David Skuce, and the sermon was preached by Bishop Andrew Forster. The Bishop remarked on the faith and courage…

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