Since Covid, the parish have had a permanent webcam installed in St. Colmcille’s Church, Togher. The webcam is always on, and when Mass is broadcast from the Church, the feed can be viewed. Masses are also recorded and stored for a period of time.
Here is the link to the webcam service in St. Colmcille’s Church, Togher
From late 2023, the other Churches, St. Finian’s, Dillonstown, and St. Borchill’s Dysart, can be viewed from the same weblink – but these feeds will only be live when there is Mass in the Church.
While the service was very necessary during the pandemic, parishioners are now strongly encouraged to make attendance at Sunday Mass an important part of their religious commitment. The Irish Bishops reflected on this in their most recent meeting, in October 2023;
- Honouring Sunday and the centrality of the Eucharist
Bishops stated, “the Sunday Mass is at the very heartbeat of the Church and of our personal faith. While some may have drifted away from regular attendance of Mass, and others may have developed the habit of continuing to watch online instead of joining the community in person, we encourage families and individuals who are able to do so, to return to Mass for Christmas and the New Year, knowing the importance of the Sunday gathering in the life of our parishes. To assist the faithful, in 2024 we will publish a Pastoral Letter and accompanying resources, to help achieve a greater appreciation of Sunday, knowing that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our spiritual and pastoral life.”
We look forward to receiving the Pastoral Letter, and in the meantime, the Parish wants to assure you all of a warm welcome in our Churches, and we look forward to seeing you in person soon.
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