News 2020

The Christian Heritage of our Diocese

  To mark the feast day of St. James, the diocese has commissioned five short videos to explore our own Christian heritage here in the Archdiocese of Armagh.  The videos filmed at: Altamuskin Mass rock, Ardboe Cross, St. Moninna’s Holy Well, Monasterboice High Cross and St. James Church and Holy Well in Cooley help us to reflect on the strong historical...

Mary’s Meals shares new film ‘Love Reaches Everywhere’

    Mary’s Meals has shared a new film, 'Love Reaches Everywhere'. It is a very uplifting and inspiring film, which implicitly highlights the importance of prayer within our mission and God’s providence. Join Hollywood actor, Gerard Butler, as he meets some of the children and communities you are helping around the world through your action and prayers.   You...

Armagh Inter-Diocesan Marriage Tribunal re-opens on 20th July

  The Armagh Inter-Diocesan Marriage Tribunal is re-opening on Monday 20 July.   The office will be open Monday to Wednesday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.   Please note the office’s new email address: armagh@marriagetribunal.org. ...

Mass on the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge

  Unfortunately we were unable to transmit the live streaming of this morning's Mass due to a problem with the internet connection at the Church.   We hope to provide a recording of the Mass later.   We apologise for any inconvenience.   ...

Lough Derg - 18 & 19th July

  Lough Derg Lakeshore and Ancient Pilgrim Path reopens for visitors.   Walk & Pray the Ancient Pilgrim Path with the Prior on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July.   Guided Contemplative Walk begins at noon. Approx. 4hr, 12k moderate loop.   Booking essential, full details www.loughderg.org or email info@loughderg.org  ...

Mass on the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge

  Sunday's Mass on the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below from 10:00 a.m. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. Mass on the Fourteenth S...

St Oliver Plunkett Sunday - 5th July

      St Oliver Plunkett Sunday, Drogheda, will take place this year on Sunday 5th July.   There will be no public procession this year due to Covid-19.   Mass will be celebrated in St Peter’s Church at 4.00pm, open to the public with limited seating, and also broadcast live by webcam on St Peter’s Church webcam. The chief celebrant and preacher will...

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes the appointment of Father Martin Hayes as the new Bishop of Kilmore

  Archbishop Eamon Martin has welcomed yesterday’s appointment by the Holy Father Pope Francis of Father Martin Hayes as the new Bishop of Kilmore.   On Monday, 29 June, Archbishop Martin said, "I warmly welcome the appointment today by Pope Francis of Father Martin Hayes (Cashel & Emly) as Bishop of the Diocese of Kilmore, which is situated in the metropolitan provin...

Seating arrangements during Mass from 29th June

  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, when attending Mass families from the same household may sit at one pew together with no restrictions. Otherwise there are limited persons per pew. Therefore the Church capacity during Mass is greatly reduced. This is in keeping with government guidelines on social distancing. It is important that people who are vulnerable or unwell, especially t...

Blessing of the Graves at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on 28th June, 2020

  A recording of the Blessing of the Graves on 28th June 2020 from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound.   Blessing of the Graves at the Chu...