News 2023

Youth Bus going to Rally for Life, Dublin, Saturday, 1 July

    The Rally for Life is taking place on July 1st in Dublin. The Armagh Diocesan Youth Ministry Team is organising a ‘Youth Bus’ to go to the Rally!! If you are interested in going please let us know asap by filling in this form: https://form.jotform.com/231442812691353  This is an important Rally to really show our stand for Life.  Since 2018,...

Shane O'Neill's Funeral on Wednesday, 21st June at 11:00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Neill family circle at this sad time following the death of Shane. Shane's funeral is from his home, 21 Ballymaguigan Road, on Wednesday, 21st June at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.   Th...

Bishops reject Westminster regulations to make teaching on abortion access compulsory in NI secondary schools

  The Northern Bishops, speaking today at the Summer General Meeting of the Irish Bishops' Conference in Maynooth, voiced their grave concern at the decision in recent days of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton Harris MP, to lay regulations in the Westminster Parliament making it compulsory on all second level schools in Northern Ireland to teach children about ac...

Cemetery Sunday Mass on 18th June, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 18th June, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.   Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard. Holy water will be available at the gates. Please bring a container. ...

Pilgrimages to Lourdes this June.

  Late availability in June   There are still some places on pilgrimages to Lourdes this June with Marian Pilgrimages. Join one of the groups for a fully escorted Pilgrimage to this amazing shrine during a beautiful time of the year.   Choose from 4, 5 and 7 night options all staying in 4* hotels with flights, transfers, guide & Spiritual Directors throughout. &nbs...

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land at Christmas

  Last remaining places for special Pilgrimage to the Holy Land at Christmas 2023 EX Dublin taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Last Supper Room, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives with full day in Bethlehem on Christmas Day.   Contact James Treacy by telephone: 0035361921470 or email: jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com ...

Southern Trust Hospital Chaplain Band 6 Waiting List

  A waiting list will be created for future PART-TIME, PERMANENT posts TRUSTWIDE that arise over the next 12 months.   Please note there is currently 1 Catholic Chaplain permanent part-time post available as follows: Hospital Chaplain (Catholic) Band 6 – 7 hours per week – Craigavon Area Hospital and Bluestone.   You can find all the information at...

Dromantine Summer Camp

  For over 50 Years Dromantine Summer Camp, organised by SMA on the grounds of Dromantine Conference Centre, just outside of Newry, has been hosting young people for a week full of unforgettable memories.   A week of camp includes Sports, Talent and Individual Skills Shows, Quiz and Movie Nights, Reflective Prayer and Mass.   A few spaces are still available for Boys Camp dur...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June

  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place on 15 June each year.   Please see poster below for further information.  ...

Dromantine Family Fun Day on 11 June

Dromantine Family Fun Day:   Sunday, 11th June 2023 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm Attractions: Grand Draw, Country & Western Music, Vintage Tractors, Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Courses, Stalls, Food, Refreshments and much more! Admission: £5 Donation per car.   Everyone Welcome.   Society of African Missions 96 Glen Road, Newry, BT34 1RH  ...