"Make no mistake about it – there are people alive today who would not be alive had it not been for John’s vision and his work” - Fr Paul Farren at the Funeral Mass of the former leader of the SDLP.

Acknowledging the reality of sin in the Church is not intended to be a depressing message - Dr Donal McKeown.

“I didn’t lose everything in one day – I didn’t lose my faith, I didn’t lose my hope and I didn’t lose God’s love for me” - Martina Purdy.

New diocesan youth coordinator in Derry, Lizzie Rea, believes her mission is “to try and get young people back into the Church by helping them to see its good points and its value.”

"He had huge shoes to fill, and he served communities in difficult times.”

Bishop Donal McKeown tells Fr Declan McGeehan, “In a ‘throwaway culture’ where young people face many challenges, including mental health issues, you are called to proclaim hope and not condemnation, grace and not anger.”

Damage caused to stained glass window in Christ Church, Derry. (pic courtesy of BBC)

The Catholic Bishop of Derry, [...]

“We have buried many people and many facts – and often hope that time will erase their memory. But Resurrection tells me that you cannot kill the truth and bury it.”

"Events from the past must be commemorated with mercy and never with arrogance, triumphalism or victimhood” - Bishop Donal McKeown.

Cursillo was introduced into Derry Diocese in 1985 and to date over 5,000 people have experienced a Cursillo weekend.

“If you want to be a fisher of people you have to push the boat out": Bishop Donal McKeown.

Bishop Edward Daly and Bishop James Mehaffey described as “two courageous figures who took huge risks for peace in the most difficult years of the Troubles”.

Episcopal ordination of Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry in St Eugene's Cathedral.

"Bishop Donal brings many gifts to his new role": Archbishop Eamon Martin.