News 2020
The 2020 National Grandparents Pilgrimage is on Sunday 13th of September at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock taking place virtually at 3pm at Knock Basilica. This year due to COVID-19 restrictions capacity will be very limited in the Basilica. This annual pilgrimage is a special day for grandparents and for all of us to acknowledge the great contribution that grandpar...
Read MoreDo you want to learn more about your faith? If you are interested, why not consider joining our Theology programme. The course takes two years with one night per week and two weekends over the academic year and is accredited by St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. There are no educational entry requirements, and completion of the course is based on submitted work ...
Read MoreThe Priory Institute offers student opportunities to engage with the deeper questions about life and its meaning. Students may choose to study at a serious academic level for a degree or, alternatively, they may decide to work at their own pace without seeking academic credit and the pressure of essays, examinations and other deadlines. The Priory Institute...
Read MoreResources for the Season of Creation 2020
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as...
Read MoreThe Catechetics Council of the Irish Bishops Conference have commissioned iCatholic to produced a series of three videos ‘Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation’. We encourage all parishes, parents and schools to utilize these excellent resources. In the first episode, Eleanor and Johanna focus on the Holy Spirit and the difference it makes in our lives.&...
Read MoreThe following statement has been issued by the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Primates of All Ireland, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland on 19th August, 2020: At this time, both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, the governments have not formally made manda...
Read MoreMessage given by Archbishop Eamon Martin at Saint Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, Derry on Sunday, 9 August 2020 "The development of atomic energy for war and the possession of atomic weapons is immoral and incompatible with our faith” - Archbishop Eamon It was around this time seventy five years ago that an atomic bomb was detonated above the J...
Read MoreDo you want to learn more about your faith? If you are interested, why not consider joining our Theology programme. The course takes two years with one night per week and two weekends over the academic year and is accredited by St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. There are no educational entry requirements, and completion of the course is based on submitted w...
Read MoreA Service of Light will be held in the Church on Thursday, 20th August at 7 p.m. for those from St. Trea's P.S. who are being confirmed this year. Please bring a baptismal candle to the Service. Face coverings are encouraged. Confessions for those being confirmed will be heard before the Ceremony of Light at 6.30pm. Confessions for all on Friday at 12 noon & 7 p.m. as wel...
Read MoreA Service of Light will be held in the Church on Tuesday, 18th August at 7 p.m. for those from Anahorish P.S. who are being confirmed this year. Please bring a baptismal candle to the Service. Face coverings are encouraged. Confessions for those being confirmed will be heard before the Ceremony of Light at 6.30pm. Confessions for all on Friday at 12 noon & 7 p.m. as well ...
Read More