A packed programme of celebrations is being organised to
mark the 1450th anniversary of the departure of Derry’s
patron saint, St Columba, to
The events will include Masses, a novena, musical
celebrations, a parade through the city to Thornhill and activities for local
school
children.
The highlight of the celebrations is likely to be the feast
day Mass on June 9th which will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin,
Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh , on what will be his
first official visit to Derry since his episcopal
ordination.
The celebrations will also include a Novena of Prayer which
will be led by Passionist priest Fr Aidan Troy. Fr Troy formerly ministered in
Ardoyne, north Belfast , and came to
prominence during loyalist protests outside a catholic primary school. The
Novena will begin on Saturday June 1st and end on St Columba’s Day on June 9th.
Continued here: Derry Journal - Archbishop Martin to
return for celebrations
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