Buncrana Parish is a historic religious community within the Derry Diocese, serving the spiritual, educational, and social needs of approximately 9,000 parishioners across 32,360 acres. The parish maintains multiple places of worship, including St Mary's Church in Cockhill, St Mary's Oratory in Buncrana, and Star of the Sea in Desertegney. It actively supports the community through pastoral care, five primary schools, youth clubs, cemetery management, and various support groups addressing mental health and social challenges.