News 2021

Irish Volunteer Agency Creates Online Global Network

  Viatores Christi, a faith-based development organisation has specialised in the recruitment, training and deployment of overseas volunteers since 1960.   VC have just launched, along with our partner agencies in Volunteering for Humanity, a new Online Discussion Forum that is open to all! The Forum is an online community that is free for everyone to join and to start discussion...

Cemetery Sunday 2021 postponed

  Please note that due to the COVID restrictions, Cemetery Sunday will not take place in June this year. ...

Jim (Seamus) Thornton's Funeral on Monday, 24th May in Cargin

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thornton family at this sad time following the death of Seamus. Seamus's Funeral will take place on Monday, 24th May in Cargin.    Sadly, due to the new government restrictions, the House will be Strictly Private. Further details can be viewed at: https://www.mccuskerbros.com/funeral-notices. May he rest in peace. ...

Brendan McErlain's Funeral on Saturday, 22nd May

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McErlain family at this sad time following the death of Brendan. Brendan's Funeral took place on Saturday, 22nd May at the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge.    The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge &...

Accord Service seeking Marriage Preparation Programme Facilitators

    Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Accord is seeking registration of interest from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Accord has 54 centres...

Online Theology Open Day at The Priory Institute on 12th June, 2021

  Online Theology Open Day, is this for you?   The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level.   Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Click on the link below to find out more about their Online Open Day on 12 June.  Online Theology Open Day at The Priory Institute on 12th June, 2021 ...

Triduum of Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima 11-13 May

    As we approach the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima on Thursday 13 May, a special Triduum of Prayer will take place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh from  Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 May. People may join in person or via St Patrick’s Cathedral Webcam. A special Statue of Our Lady of Fatima which was presented at the Papal Mass in Fatima for the centenary in 2017 a...

Prayer Service at Knock Shrine to pray for an end to the Pandemic on 10 May at 5.00 pm

  Pope Francis has invited Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to a marathon of prayer for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.   A prayer service including the Rosary will take place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on 10 May at 5.00 pm.  The event can be viewed live at the following link:   Prayer Service at Knock Shrine ...

Pope Francis urges Catholics to Pray in May for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic

    Pope Francis invites Catholics across the world to pray the Rosary each evening during the month of May (1 - 31 May) along with the Marian shrines of the world at 6pm Rome time (5pm Irish time).   You can view the global rosary each day during May at 5 p.m. at the link below:   Global Rosary with Pope Francis and Marian Shrines of the world   In r...

Armagh Diocesan Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage 7-12 May 2021

  On behalf of the Lourdes Pilgrimage Central Council:   Please find attached a programme for the Armagh Diocesan Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2021 which will take place from 7-12 May.  PROGRAMME FOR LOURDES 2021 VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE As we will not be travelling to Lourdes this year the following programme will be broadcast from our Pilgrimage  Facebook Page Armagh Dioc...