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Derry Diocese
Season of Creation 2026: Living Water
24 August 2026
The Season of Creation takes place from 1 September to 4 October, bringing Christians throughout the world together in prayer, reflection and action f...
Derry Diocese
The Net – July/August 2026 | Diocese of Derry Faith Stories
17 August 2026
The July/August 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Dioc...
Derry Diocese
Thank You to Everyone Who Made Our 2026 Lourdes Pilgrimage So Special
29 July 2026
Dear Derry Diocesan Pilgrims to Lourdes, We hope this message finds you well and that the memories of our recent pilgrimage to Lourdes (29th June to 3...
Derry Diocese
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...
Saint of the Day
Saint of the Day
St. Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2026
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround has been an inspiration to many who struggle with habits or vices they long to break.
This famous son of St. Monica was born in 354 AD in Thagaste, a Roman-Berber city in the province of Numidia (present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria). At that time, Numidia�s capital was Cirta (now Constantine in ...
Prayer of the Day
Prayer of the Day
Hymn to Saint Rita of Cascia: Prayer of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2026
I.
Come, virgins chaste; pure brides, draw near:
Let Earth exult and Heaven hear
The Hymn that grateful accents raise,
Our song of joy in Rita's praise.
II.
By fast her sinless frame is weak;
Her livid flesh the scourges streak.
In pity for her Savior's woes,
Her days and even nights are closed.
III.
The thorn-wound on her brow is shown,
The crimson rose in winter blown,
And full-ripe figs on frozen tree
At Rita's wish the wonders see.
IV.
The widowed spouse ...
Daily Readings
Daily Readings
Daily Readings for Friday, August 28, 2026
Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:10-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:1-2, Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
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