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Bishop Denis Brennan


Born in the Parish of Rathnure, Enniscorthy, on 20 June 1945, he was ordained on 31 May 1970 at St Peter's College, Wexford. He was appointed to the House of Missions in 1970 and Administrator of St Senan's Parish, Enniscorthy from 1986 until his appointment as parish priest of Taghmon in 1997.  He served as Vicar Forane for Wexford Deanery and as diocesan delegate charged with child protection.  

He was ordained Bishop of Ferns on 23 April 2006.

I have only one ambition today, to walk with you, the people, religious and priests of the diocese in your joys and your sorrows. Sometimes I may be able to help you, sometimes I may need you to help me.”   more »


Bishop Brennan's Coat of Arms


The shield is divided per chevron gold and black.  The gold field is sown with crosses in purple, both colours being traditional to Co Wexford.  

The crosses reflect the sowing of seeds of the gospel, a reference to the House of Missions.

The inverted V is a reference to the Blackstairs Mountains and the gold torch refers to the Hook Lighthouse.

"Rejoice and be Glad"
the motto chosen by Bishop Brennan, is taken from Psalm 118

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Parishes and Mass Times


Diocesan Diary

Vocations to Priesthood
Could God be calling you?
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"A Time for Priests", a course for priests at the Irish College, Rome 14-24 September 2010. The theme of this year's course is "In Season & Out of Season - Proclaiming God's Word".  pdf

Primary School Resources
Catholic Schools Week 2010
New Confirmation Programme

Year for Priests
19 June 2009-11 June 2010

World Youth Day Madrid 2011

50th International Eucharistic Congress

Marriage Preparation 2010

January 18-25, 2010:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Pope to You - 44th World Day of Communications

March 8-10, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to attend General Meeting of Irish Episcopal Conference Maynooth

March 12, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to celebrate Sacrament of Confirmation in Tara Hill 11 am

March 13, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to celebrate Sacrament of Confirmation in Gorey 10 am and 12 noon

March 14, 2010:
Evening Prayer in Bride St Church with diocesan Clergy Choir and Sisters of Adoration 5 pm
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Diocese of Ferns, Bishop's House, PO Box 40, Summerhill, Wexford, Ireland
Telephone: 053-9122177 Fax: 053-9123436 Email: adm@ferns.ie
Contact Ms. Theresa Gleeson, Secretary