Parish of Ardstraw West and Castlederg

30/08/2026

07/08/2026

🌹 DAY TRIP TO KNOCK – THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

Join us on Saturday, 15th August for a special day of prayer, reflection and fellowship as we travel to Knock Shrine to celebrate The Feast of the Assumption🙏

Whether you're making your first visit or returning to this beautiful place of pilgrimage, everyone is welcome to come along🕯

🚌 Bus departs Castlederg at 8:00am

Pick-ups:
📍 Victoria Bridge
📍 Sion Mills
📍 Strabane
📍 Lifford

💷 £20 per person

☎️ To book your seat, contact Bernie on
028 8167 1344

Rosie Gallagher
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16/07/2026

The Vatican has announced the appointment by Pope Leo of Bishop Michael Router as the new Bishop of Derry, in succession to Bishop McKeown, who will retire. Bishop Router is a native of Virginia, Co Cavan. He has served as the Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh since 2019. Please keep Bishop Router in your prayers as he takes up his new role as Bishop of Derry Diocese. Please also remember Bishop McKeown in your prayers at this time of transition in his life. We thank God for his faithful ministry in our diocese for the last twelve years. We wish him a long, happy, healthy retirement.

Bishop McKeown welcomes Bishop Router’s appointment as new Diocese of Derry⬇️

https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2026/07/16/bishop-mckeown-welcomes-bishop-routers-appointment-as-new-derry-bishop/