Togher Parish

Christmas is nearly upon us, and for many people these days are a mix of excitement, tiredness, memories, and emotion. In the middle of all that, the Church simply wants to offer a welcome space — a place to pause, to breathe, and to remember that Christmas begins with God quietly coming close, just as… Read more: 32. Christmas Arrangements

Dear Parents/Guardians, as the preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation continues this year, l’d like to invite you to a short pre-sacramental meeting – not as a formal beginning, but as a moment for the parish to connect with you during this important journey. Our schools do wonderful work with the children, and we… Read more: 31. Pre-Sacramental Talks

As a parish community, we prepare once again to gather in prayer at the resting places of our loved ones. The annual Blessing of the Graves is a deeply significant tradition in our faith — an act of love, remembrance, and hope. The Church teaches us that praying for the dead is one of the… Read more: 30. Blessing of The Graves 2025

As Holy Week approaches, we invite every member of our parish community to journey with Christ through the most sacred days of our Church year. From the joy of Palm Sunday to the solemn beauty of Holy Thursday, the sorrow of Good Friday, and the radiant light of Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday – each… Read more: 29. Walk with Christ: Holy Week & Easter Ceremonies

Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. We skip Sundays when we count the forty days, because Sundays commemorate the Resurrection. These are the times of Masses for Ash Wednesday in the St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area; Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. It is a season for reflection… Read more: 28.Lent 2025