The diocese of Ferns Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place annually from 17-22 May
Pilgrimage Director: Rev Richard Lawless, CC
The diocese of Ferns Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place annually in October.
Pilgrimage Director: Fr Thomas Doyle, PP
The pilgrimage season opens on 15th August, the Feast of the Assumption, and closes on 8th September.
Director: Fr Brendan Nolan, PP
The Diocesan Pilgrimage takes place annually in July
Pilgrimage Director: V Rev Oliver Sweeney, PP
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust is a registered charity in Ireland. Each year, at Easter, it travels on pilgrimage to Lourdes with young people with special needs. Every two years a group of cyclists travel through France to Lourdes - a different kind of pilgrimage to the Grotto.
Contact: Rev Brian Whelan, CC
Retreat/Holiday Centre, Ballyvaloo
The centre caters for both residential and non-residential groups.
Contact the secretary between 10 am and 1 pm (Monday/Friday).
Phone: 053-9137160 Fax: 053-9137501 Email: ballyvalooretreatcentre1@eircom.net
The centre caters for those who wish to make a private retreat. Pre-booking is essential.
Phone: 053-9366634; Email: staidansferns@eircom.net, www.staidans-ferns.org
Contact: Fr Tom Dalton PP
Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to cooperate with this gift.
An association of Catholic laity who serve the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country
Ferns Comitium
President: Con Foley Knockananny,Tinahely, Co Wicklow
Spiritual Director: Canon Séamas de Vál
South Ferns Curia
President: Molly Darmody Bayview Drive, Wexford, 053-9144359
Spiritual Director: Fr. Brendan Nolan, PP
Parishes and Mass Times
Diocesan Diary
