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Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers

Published: February 22, 2021

As we journey through Lent, we have a series of reflections by guest speakers to help you draw closer to Jesus and to Care, Hope and Pray.

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Ash Wednesday: Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry

First Week of Lent: Sean Mullan, Chairperson, Diocesan Youth Commission

Second Week of Lent: Fr Aidan Troy C.P. member of the Passionist Order and Parish Priest of Saint Joseph’s Church, Paris

Third Week of Lent: Lizzie Rea, Diocesan Youth Coordinator

Fourth Week of Lent: Martina Purdy, former BBC Political Correspondent, author and Adoration Sister and a pilgrim guide on St Patrick’s Way, Newcastle, Co. Down.

Fifth Week of Lent: Karen Kiefer,  Author of Drawing God and Director of The Church in the 21st Century Centre, Boston College

Holy Week: Fr Paul Farren, Director, Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre and Administrator Saint Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry

Easter Sunday: Bishop Donal McKeown offers a special message to the diocesan school community, thanking them for all they have done and reminding us all of the hope of the Resurrection. We are an Easter people!

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