St. Macartin's Cathedral
Enniskillen
Enniskillen
Last updated 17th April 2025
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For people of faith in these difficult times, listening to Christian music, or better still, watching it being performed online, is very uplifting - a real spiritual experience. During the Coronavirus crisis, we introduced a page carrying links to music videos which we hope will be a blessing to all. You can access the page by clicking HERE
For people of faith in these difficult times, listening to Christian music, or better still, watching it being performed online, is very uplifting - a real spiritual experience. During the Coronavirus crisis, we introduced a page carrying links to music videos which we hope will be a blessing to all. You can access the page by clicking HERE
The Church of Ireland’s Daily Worship app brings content from the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible to your computer, smartphone or tablet, displaying readings and liturgies for each day of the year. Using it, you can grow in relationship with God through daily prayer and also by reading and meditating on Scripture. Click on the icon above to view on PC, or the app can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store.
Bishops' Appeal - Myanmar Earthquake
Following the devastating earthquake last Friday (28th March) in South East Asia in which over two thousand lives have been lost, the Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee is sending emergency assistance of €10,000 (currently equivalent to £8,400) to Christian Aid’s appeal for Myanmar. During 2021, the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal released funds to support Covid relief efforts in India and also in Haiti following a devastating earthquake. And the crisis in Ukraine has displaced numerous refugees in need of support by relief agencies and the Bishops' Appeal seeks urgent donations to go towards such humanitarian work. Individuals and parishes are invited to contribute to support these and other efforts. Taxpayers in the U.K. can give more help by “Gift Aiding” donations. Envelopes are available in the porch.
Following the devastating earthquake last Friday (28th March) in South East Asia in which over two thousand lives have been lost, the Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee is sending emergency assistance of €10,000 (currently equivalent to £8,400) to Christian Aid’s appeal for Myanmar. During 2021, the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal released funds to support Covid relief efforts in India and also in Haiti following a devastating earthquake. And the crisis in Ukraine has displaced numerous refugees in need of support by relief agencies and the Bishops' Appeal seeks urgent donations to go towards such humanitarian work. Individuals and parishes are invited to contribute to support these and other efforts. Taxpayers in the U.K. can give more help by “Gift Aiding” donations. Envelopes are available in the porch.
Please note that our archive links (services, weddings,
funerals etc are now hosted on a separate page. Click on the picture to the left to access.
funerals etc are now hosted on a separate page. Click on the picture to the left to access.
Please note - in the event that a technical problem prevents a live transmission, we shall endeavour to upload a recording by five o'clock the same day.
The Dean Writes:
Dear Parishioners and Friends all around the world,
After the long months of winter, it is wonderful to see longer and brighter days and everything suddenly springing back to life,
much helped by the increasing warmth of the days. As Winter turns to Spring and Lent gives way to Easter, so we celebrate
a ‘turning-point,’ not only in the natural world, but in our spiritual journey. Amidst all the new growth, there is God and His
call again to new and revitalised life!
The message of Easter is that there is a new creation at work among us. A new creation, full of beauty and hope, where previously there has been darkness and despair. It is not only a new creation full of hope but full of love as well, and it is here that we are able to understand the wondrous exchange which takes place on that first Easter morning between Jesus and Mary Magdalene at the tomb, when she imagines Him to be the gardener. Jesus calls her tenderly and gently by her name. There is a moment of recognition, and He commissions her to tell the other disciples, that in Him and in the events now taking place, a new dawn is quite literally breaking through.
The Risen Christ is freed from the darkness of death and He walks in the sunshine of a garden. He emerges from the tomb and the awe and beauty of that moment will generate new possibilities and new delights - new forms of life for all people everywhere! Perhaps like Mary Magdalene, we need a voice and touch; we need the kindness and the companionship of others - - but most of all, we need the assurance of the Easter message.
The Easter Resurrection, and the message it brings, conquers hopelessness. It gives you hope, purpose and meaning. It gives you a reason to live. Therefore, do not settle for another nice little Easter - accept the challenge. If you are a regular attender at church that is a good start, however if you are irregular or have not been for a while pick up that challenge and join other worshippers on a Sunday morning. In recent years our Cathedral has had a major transformation so may the lives of all our parishioners be transformed too as we meet in beautiful surroundings. Then as we experience this beauty may we also experience the beauty of a new beginning- experience the life, hope, and faith that the risen Christ brings - experience the Lord’s presence as He walks with us along the pathway of life!
The Easter Collect sums it all up:
Almighty God through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ You have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that, as by Your grace going before us You put into our minds good desires, so by Your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Yours very sincerely
Dear Parishioners and Friends all around the world,
After the long months of winter, it is wonderful to see longer and brighter days and everything suddenly springing back to life,
much helped by the increasing warmth of the days. As Winter turns to Spring and Lent gives way to Easter, so we celebrate
a ‘turning-point,’ not only in the natural world, but in our spiritual journey. Amidst all the new growth, there is God and His
call again to new and revitalised life!
The message of Easter is that there is a new creation at work among us. A new creation, full of beauty and hope, where previously there has been darkness and despair. It is not only a new creation full of hope but full of love as well, and it is here that we are able to understand the wondrous exchange which takes place on that first Easter morning between Jesus and Mary Magdalene at the tomb, when she imagines Him to be the gardener. Jesus calls her tenderly and gently by her name. There is a moment of recognition, and He commissions her to tell the other disciples, that in Him and in the events now taking place, a new dawn is quite literally breaking through.
The Risen Christ is freed from the darkness of death and He walks in the sunshine of a garden. He emerges from the tomb and the awe and beauty of that moment will generate new possibilities and new delights - new forms of life for all people everywhere! Perhaps like Mary Magdalene, we need a voice and touch; we need the kindness and the companionship of others - - but most of all, we need the assurance of the Easter message.
The Easter Resurrection, and the message it brings, conquers hopelessness. It gives you hope, purpose and meaning. It gives you a reason to live. Therefore, do not settle for another nice little Easter - accept the challenge. If you are a regular attender at church that is a good start, however if you are irregular or have not been for a while pick up that challenge and join other worshippers on a Sunday morning. In recent years our Cathedral has had a major transformation so may the lives of all our parishioners be transformed too as we meet in beautiful surroundings. Then as we experience this beauty may we also experience the beauty of a new beginning- experience the life, hope, and faith that the risen Christ brings - experience the Lord’s presence as He walks with us along the pathway of life!
The Easter Collect sums it all up:
Almighty God through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ You have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that, as by Your grace going before us You put into our minds good desires, so by Your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Yours very sincerely
Morning Prayer on Palm Sunday
11.00am 13th April
11.00am 13th April
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Holy Week Services: 7.30pm
Holy week evening services commence on Monday 14th April. Everyone is more than welcome to attend,
but if you are unable to do so, you can watch on-line - just click on the appropriate button. The same buttons can be used to access recordings up to the end of the next week.
but if you are unable to do so, you can watch on-line - just click on the appropriate button. The same buttons can be used to access recordings up to the end of the next week.
The wedding of Caitlin Beresford & Ollie Russell took place in our cathedral on Thursday 17th April at 1.00pm. If you wish to view the recording, just click on the photograph of the happy couple.
We are sad to announce the death, on 10th April, of Jean Mary Johnston (née Mulligan), the beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Brian, Alan, and Trudy.
Further details can be accessed by clicking HERE.
The recording of the funeral and service of thanksgiving for her life on Sunday 13th, can be viewed online by clicking on the wreath.
Further details can be accessed by clicking HERE.
The recording of the funeral and service of thanksgiving for her life on Sunday 13th, can be viewed online by clicking on the wreath.
