Diocese of Derry Diocesan Directory 2014 DIOCESE OF DERRY DIRECTORY 2014 www.derrydiocese.org Editorial Office: Diocesan Offices, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, BT48 9AP Email: [email protected] Printed By: iPrint Design Front Cover: Rev Brendan Collins, Rev James Devine, Rev Patrick Lagan, & Rev Micheál McGavigan Photo courtesy of Rev Peter O'Kane CONTENTS DIOCESAN BODIES DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION……………………………………………………………. 2 DIOCESAN FINANCE AND PROPERTY …………………………………………........ 4 DIOCESAN COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS ………………………………….. 6 DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS & THOSE WITH SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES…… 10 PARISHES OF THE CITY OF DERRY ………………………………………….………..… 12 PARISHES OUTSIDE THE CITY ………………………………………….. OF DERRY . 35 RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS……………………………..……………………………. 102 ORGANISATIONS PASTORAL ORGANISATIONS ……………………………………………………….… 108 COLUMBA COMMUNITY …………………………………………………………….… 114 MARRIAGE & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ……………………………….….… 116 SPIRITUAL ORGANISATIONS ……………………………………………………….… 119 CLERGY ORDINATIONS ………… .…………………………………………………………………… 122 OBITUARIES ……………………………………………………………………………….…. 125 ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF CLERGY …………………………………………………. 128 DIOCESE OF DERRY DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR The Very Reverend Francis Bradley Ordained priest 7 July 1996; Elected Diocesan Administrator 25 April 2013 BISHOPS The Most Reverend Séamus Hegarty DD Bishop Emeritus of Derry Ordained priest on 19 June 1966; Ordained Bishop of Raphoe on 28 March 1982; Appointed Bishop of Derry on 1 October 1994; Installed as Bishop of Derry on 6 November 1994; Retired as Bishop of Derry on 23 November 2011. Residence: Sappagh, Muff, Co. Donegal. The Most Reverend Francis Lagan DD Titular Bishop of Sidnacestre Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus to the Bishop of Derry Ordained priest on 19 June 1960; Ordained Titular Bishop of Sidnacestre and Auxiliary to the Bishop of Derry on 20 March 1988; Retired as Auxiliary to the Bishop of Derry 6 May 2010. Residence: 9 Glen Road, Strabane, Co Tyrone BT82 8BX. Tel: 028 -­‐ 7188 4533 Fax: 028 -­‐ 7188 4551 Email: [email protected] The Most Reverend Edward Daly DD Bishop Emeritus of Derry Ordained priest on 16 March 1957; Ordained Bishop of Derry on 31 March 1974; Retired as Bishop of Derry and appointed Apostolic Administrator of Derry on 26 October 1993; Retired as Apostolic Administrator on 26 April 1994. Residence: “Gurteen”, 9 Steelstown Road, Derry BT48 8EU. Tel: 028 -­‐ 7135 9809 Fax: 028 -­‐ 7135 7098 Email: [email protected] 1 | Page DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION DIOCESAN CURIA Offices: Diocesan Offices, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis St, Derry, BT48 9AP Tel: 028 -­‐ 7126 2302 Fax: 028 -­‐ 7137 1960 Email: [email protected] Website: www.derrydiocese.org Diocesan Administrator: Very Rev Francis Bradley Chancellor: Rev Paul McCafferty Administrative & Financial Secretary: Miss Teresa McMenamin Trust Board Officer: Mr Kevin McCauley BSc FCA VICARS GENERAL The office of Vicar General ceases during the Vacant See. VICARS FORANE AND DEANERIES Derry City Deanery: Very Rev Colum Clerkin PP VF Templemore (St Eugene’s and St Columba’s) Our Lady of Lourdes, Holy Family, St. Mary’s Creggan, The Three Patrons, Ardmore, Claudy, Culmore, Faughanvale, Glendermott, Strathfoyle County Derry Deanery: Very Rev Kieran O’Doherty PP VF Ballinascreen, Banagher, Bellaghy, Coleraine, Desertmartin, Dungiven, Errigal, Greenlough, Kilrea, Lavey, Limavady, Maghera, Magilligan, Swatragh County Tyrone Deanery: Rt Rev Msgr Joseph Donnelly PP VF Aghyaran, Ardstraw West and Castlederg, Cappagh, Donagheady, Donaghmore, Drumquin, Gortin, Greencastle, Leckpatrick, Lifford, Melmount, Newtownstewart, Omagh, Plumbridge, Sion Mills, Strabane, Urney and Castlefin Inishowen Deanery: Very Rev James McGonagle PP VF Buncrana, Carndonagh, Clonmany, Culdaff, Fahan, Iskaheen, Malin, Moville VICARS EPISCOPAL The office of Episcopal Vicar ceases during the Vacant See. 2 | Page DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION DIOCESAN COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS Very Rev Francis Bradley Rt Rev Msgr Joseph Donnelly PP VF Rt Rev Msgr Bryan McCanny PP Very Rev John Farren PP Very Rev John Cargan PP Very Rev Michael Canny PP Very Rev Patrick McGoldrick CC DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF PRIESTS The Council of Priests ceases during the Vacant See. Its functions are fulfilled by the Diocesan College of Consultors. PRIEST PENITENTIARY [CAN.508] Very Rev Kieran O’Doherty PP VF 3 | Page DIOCESAN FINANCE AND PROPERTY DERRY DIOCESAN TRUST -­‐ DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL St. Columb’s Diocesan Trust is trustee of the Derry Diocesan Trust. The Directors (Members of Council) of St. Columb’s Diocesan Trust are: Very Rev Francis Bradley; Rt Rev Msgr Bryan McCanny PP; Very Rev James McGonagle PP VF; Rev Aidan Mullan PP; Very Rev John Cargan PP; Very Rev Michael Canny PP; Ms Caroline McGonagle; Ms Carmel McGilloway; Mr Tony Jackson; Mr Shaun McElhinney; Ms Liz Hughes Secretary: Miss Teresa McMenamin DIOCESAN FINANCE SUB-­‐COMMITTEE Chairperson: Mr Shaun McElhinney Secretary: Miss Teresa McMenamin Members: Very Rev Francis ; Bradley Rev Aidan Mullan PP; Rt Rev Msgr Bryan McCanny PP; Mr Sean O’Kane; Ms Caroline McGonagle DIOCESAN BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SUB-­‐COMMITTEE Chairperson: Mr Tony Jackson Secretary: Rev Neil McGoldrick PP Members: Very ev R Francis Bradley; Rt Rev Msgr Bryan McCanny PP; Very Rev Jim McGonagle PP VF; Rev Aidan Mullan PP; Mr Jim Sammon DIOCESAN PROPERTY SUB-­‐COMMITTEE Chairperson: Ms Caroline McGonagle Secretary: Rev Paul McCafferty Members: Very Rev Francis Bradley; Very Rev Michael Canny PP; Mr Paul Hasson DIOCESAN PERSONNEL SUB-­‐COMMITTEE Chairperson: Ms Carmel McGilloway Secretary: Mr Eamon Dallat Members: Very Rev Francis Bradley; Very n Rev John Carga PP; Mrs May McGrellis; Mr Roddy Tierney; Ms Liz Hughes DIOCESAN REMUNERATION COMMITTEE Chairperson: Very Rev Colum Clerkin PP VF Secretary: Rev Paul McCafferty Members: Mr Joseph Carlin, Rev John P Forbes PP, Very Rev John Cargan PP 4 | Page DIOCESAN FINANCE AND PROPERTY HISTORIC CHURCHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Convenor: Very Rev Patrick McGoldrick CC Secretary: Rev Eamon McDevitt PP Members: Rev John R Walsh PP, Mr John Masterson (Architect) 5 | Page DIOCESAN COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS DERRY DIOCESAN VOCATIONS COUNCIL The Derry Diocesan Vocations Council is made up of married people, single people, religious and priests. The function of the Council is to increase awareness in the Church of each one’s calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that there are different ways in which this call can be lived out. Chairman: Mr Fergal Friel Secretary: Miss Phyllis McLaughlin Members: Rev Colm O’Doherty PP; Rev Paul Farren Adm; Miss Catherine Bowe; Rev Brendan Collins CC; Rev James Devine CC; Rev Patrick Lagan CC; Rev Micheál McGavigan CC. DIOCESAN CHILD SAFEGUARDING OFFICE This office was established, in September 2006, to put in place the structures, personnel, policies and procedures needed for the safeguarding of children within the Diocese of Derry. This is guided by principles derived from Gospel values and civil sources, and seeks to ensure the safeguarding of children in a manner consistent with statutory requirements and Church guidelines. The main aims of the Diocesan Child Safeguarding office are: • to advise on best practice in the area of child safeguarding; • to deliver on-­‐going training and advice to priests of the diocese and Parish Representatives; • to ensure that child safeguarding information and e contact details ar available to all parishes and church organisations, through the provision of notices for display in each church. The Child Safeguarding Office is also the base for committee members and diocesan trainers, and provides a point of contact sted for other intere parties and outside agencies. Child-­‐Safeguarding Coordinator: Vacant Diocesan Trainers: Mr Tom Harkin, Mrs Mary McLaughlin Administrative Assistant: Mrs Sharon Smith Offices: Diocesan Child Safeguarding Office, 164 Bishop St, Derry. BT48 6UJ Tel: (028) 7136 2475 DESIGNATED PERSONS Mr Noel O’Donnell Mrs Mary McCafferty (Pro Tem) 6 | Page DIOCESAN COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE The catechesis of children, young people and adults aims at teaching them to meditate on the Word of God in personal prayer, practising it in liturgical prayer and internalizing it at all times in order to bear fruit in a new life. CCC 2688 The vision of the Catechetical Centre is to enable young people, families, schools and parish communities to grow in their friendship with Jesus in the Body of Christ. In a rapidly changing world and Church it is necessary to meet the challenges of today with the message of Jesus proclaimed in a simple, enthusiastic way. This allows, especially the young, to engage with d Jesus an experience his presence and love in their lives. Director: Rev Paul Farren Adm Email: [email protected] Advisor in Primary RE: Thérèse Ferry Email: [email protected] Youth Coordinator: Yvonne Rooney Email: [email protected] Special Needs Coordinator: Joanie Mc Laughlin Missionary Children School Visitor: Phyllis Mc Laughlin Secretary: Anne Marie Hickey Email: [email protected] Offices: Diocesan Catechetical Centre, The Gate Lodge, 2 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS Tel: (028/048) 7126 Fax: 4087 (028/048) 7126 9090 Email: [email protected] Website: www.catecheticalcentre.org DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION Chairperson: Sean Mullan Secretary: Yvonne Rooney Members: Steve Sargent, Máire Gormley, Anne Marie Hickey, Catherine McGonagle, Rev Paul Farren Adm, Charlie Mullan POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD COMMITTEE Chairperson: Rev