The Bishop of Derry Dr. Donal McKeown pictured with pupils from schools in the Three Patrons Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, at a special Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill last week. Schools in attendance included St. Brigid’s PS, St. Paul’s PS, St. Therese PS, Greenhaw PS, St. Patrick’s PS, Pennyburn and Ardnashee School. Celebrating Mass with Bishop McKeown were Fr. McGaughey and Fr. O’Donnell.

placeholder image — The Bishop of Derry Dr. Donal McKeown pictured with pupils from schools in the Three Patrons Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, at a special Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill last week. Schools in attendance included St. Brigid’s PS, St. Paul’s PS, St. Therese PS, Greenhaw PS, St. Patrick’s PS, Pennyburn and Ardnashee School. Celebrating Mass with Bishop McKeown were Fr. McGaughey and Fr. O’Donnell.

IN PICTURES: Three Patrons Parish host Confirmation Mass of Thanksgiving

By Staff reporter

Published 27th Jun 2023, 18:33 GMT

Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography

Some of the artwork on display from the various schools is displayed at the front of the altar as Bishop Donal McKeown addresses the schoolchildren.

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Some of the artwork on display from the various schools is displayed at the front of the altar as Bishop Donal McKeown addresses the schoolchildren.

Pupils from St. Brigid’s PS pictured during last week’s Mass.

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Pupils from St. Brigid’s PS pictured during last week’s Mass.

Bishop Donal addresses the pupils during last week’s Mass.

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Bishop Donal addresses the pupils during last week’s Mass.

Pupils from Greenhaw Primary School pictured last week at the Mass of Thanksgiving.

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Pupils from Greenhaw Primary School pictured last week at the Mass of Thanksgiving.

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