News 2023

October – Month of Mission “Hearts on Fire, Feet on the move”

  On this World Mission Sunday, 22 October, all donations will become part of the Holy Father’s Universal Solidarity Fund which will be used to support missionaries caring for some of the world’s most vulnerable people.   Whatever is received will help keep health clinics open, train tomorrow’s generation of priests and sisters and create a vibrant Catholic Church...

St Trea’s Primary School seeking new members for their Board of Governors

  The Board of Governors of St Trea’s are currently seeking expressions of interest for new members to join our Governing Body. Governors are essential for the effectiveness and success of the school and it is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role.   If you would like to express an interest in the role please contact the school office on 02879418393 or email info@sttreas...

Anam Cara Armagh - Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday, 25th October

  Anam Cara Armagh, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 25th October at 7:15pm at 7:15pm in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, BT60 4FR.   This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.  We...

100 years of Apostolic Work

  Archbishop Eamon congratulates Apostolic Work which has been celebrating this year 100 years since its formation, and 84 years in the Archdiocese of Armagh. The Archbishop attended a recent meeting of the Apostolic Workers from the Archdiocese of Armagh and the Diocese of Dromore, and was encouraged to hear that in 2022 the organisation sent over £130,000 in financial aid to the...

Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate Father Fox's retirement on Friday, 29th September at 7pm

  A thanksgiving Mass was celebrated in the Church of Saint Trea on Friday, 29th September at 7pm to mark Father John Fox's retirement.   The Mass can be viewed at the the links below:   Father Fox's Retirement Mass (on Vimeo) Fr. Fox's Retirement Mass (on Facebook)   We wish Father Fox a blessed and happy retirement.    ...

Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda - Vocation Discernment Weekend 10 - 12 November

    Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda Vocation Discernment Weekend (Dominican Contemplative life)   10th - 12th November 2023    For single women - age 18-35    Contact Sr. Mairead, T 041 9838524, E sienavoc@gmail.com for further information.    See also www.dominicannuns.ie    See attached flyer. &n...

Ethics of War and Peace: Conversations for the Common Good at QUB on 17th October

  For the next in its series of 'Conversations for the Common Good' , the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen's University will host eminent theologian and ethicist, Professor Tobias Winright of Maynooth and Oxford, who will address the Catholic understanding of just war and peace in light of the Ukraine War.   The talk, delivered in partnership with QUB Order of Malta, takes place in Ridd...

Contagious for Christ November 2023 - Dr Mary Healy

  Encountering Christ Ministries are pleased to announce that international guest speaker Dr Mary Healy, USA, is coming to Ireland and will be in Knockbridge, Co Louth to join with Fr Gerry Campbell, and Catholic Lay Evangelist Terry Quinn for the 3rd Annual Contagious for Christ Conferences. St Mary’s Church A91 EV56.    Friday 24th November 2023 – REVIVE WOMEN. 6p...

Precious Life - Rally in Belfast on Saturday 21st October at 2.00pm

  Precious Life are holding a Rally for their Lives.   Please join them for this most important Life Chain at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 21st October at 2.00pm to stand for the protection of babies in the womb.   For more information contact Precious Life on 02890278484 /07592280522  ...

Monastic Vocations Weekend - St Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Lismore, Co Waterford

    St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn are hosting an upcoming Monastic Vocations weekend to promote vocations to the Cistercian monastic way of life.   Do you feel called to seek God in prayer & contemplation, monastic work and community life?   The Cistercian Community at St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn invite single women, aged 19-40, to their upcoming Monastic Vocatio...