Fr La links Lent with Lough Derg
Fr La links Lent with Lough Derg. May God bring you safely through the journey of Lent, with every good wish and blessing this Ash Wednesday.
Happy St Brigid’s Day Beannachiaí na Féile Bríde
Happy St Brigid’s Day! 01 February This year to mark the occurrence of the Feast of St Brigid, we thought that it might be of interest to draw your attention to some of the saint’s associations with the Lough Derg Pilgrimage. Here at Lough Derg the name of St Brigid makes several appearances, including these: […]
As Christian Unity Week closes, in the tradition of several churches, this day commemorates the Conversion of the Apostle Paul
The importance of Friendships
Fr La shares a lovely little insight on Pope Francis’ way of engaging with people, courtesy of The Irish Catholic’s Letter from Rome column by John L Allen Jr (Jan 18, 2018). On the list of those scheduled for an audience with Pope Francis, Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian […]
That All May Be Free
Christian Unity Week 18th – 25th January 2018 Fr La shares his reflection on this year’s theme, ‘That All May Be Free’; ‘This year’s theme is inspired by the experience of Christians of the Caribbean area. As usual, an ecumenical team of women and men were invited to draft the resource material. The Caribbean group […]
New Prior for Lough Derg
In the 2017 clerical changes for the Diocese of Clogher, the Diocesan Administrator, Monsignor Joseph McGuinness has announced the appointment of Fr Laurence (La) Flynn as the new Prior of Lough Derg and Parish Administrator of Pettigo. For the past 13 years Fr Flynn has been the Parish Priest of Tullycorbet (Ballybay) Parish. After his […]
A Five Point Prayer Plan
A prayer plan can support a regular commitment to daily prayer. Fr Eamonn Conway shared an approach to daily prayer with pilgrims, he encouraged pilgrims to keep the commitment to prayer alive once it was kick-started on pilgrimage.
2017 Three Day Pilgrimage Season
For over 50 generations families have carried forward the faith of their families who made their way to Lough Derg. Lough Derg offers families a unique connection with their ancestoral family whose spiritual footsteps down the generations awaits them in this sacred Island. The Lough Derg Pilgrimage season connects us with the flame of faith, […]
Pilgrimage Season 2017
The 2017 Pilgrimage Season will begin on Monday 1st May 2017 with One Day Retreats and continue on certain days throughout May, late August and September – usually on Saturday’s & Sunday’s and on a number of days during the week. The Three Day Pilgrimage Season commences on Thursday 1st June and one can begin […]
