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Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living - commencing Mon, 18 September

  Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living  (hosted by Drumalis via Zoom, commencing Mon, 18 September). Do you feel restless, do you sense there is a deeper meaning to life, that God is out there but you feel disconnected.  The Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living course may be for you.  This 20 session course via Zoom between September and March is based on th...

Life in the Spirit Seminars - 16th & 17th September

  Life in the Spirit Seminars - 16th & 17th September   St Joseph's Hall, Omagh. Co Tyrone. BT78 5LW Led by Apostles of Love Missionary Team  16th & 17th September Registration 10am  Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 10am -4.30pm with Holy Mass. Celebrant Bishop Michael Router. Enquiries & Booking  phone 07876411435 or 07596609041 Cost: Donat...

Radio Maria Ireland to Launch Studio in Belfast – 7 September

  RADIO MARIA IRELAND continues to grow across the island of Ireland!   We are launching our Belfast Studio, located in St Marys Church, Chapel Lane, BT1 1HH, on Thursday 7 September, the Vigil of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.   Starting with 6pm Mass in St Mary’s Church followed by tea/coffee and an information evening about Radio Maria...

Sharing the Good News ezine - Issue 121

  The latest version of the 'Sharing the Good New' ezine (Issue 121) is now available.   An archive of the weekly ezine is available at https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter-archive/.   Topics this week include: Archbishop Martin: ‘Huge generosity came from the Irish diaspora and locally from our Protestant neighbours’  Sister Angela: "Praying befor...

Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive – Exhibition of Cathedral Artefacts

  To mark the 150th anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh, the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive will host an exhibition of historical documents and artefacts covering the building of the cathedral.   This will run until the end of August  Mon-Fri 10:00 – 16:00 with free introductory talks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:45.  &...

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

  This August, in the Archdiocese of Armagh, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral which took place on 24 August 1873.   Archbishop Eamon invites you to take part in the celebrations.   Thursday 24 August - A Celebration for the Families of the Archdiocese of Armagh in the Shambles Yard (at the main gates of the Cathedral) ...

Archbishop Eamon Martin speaks to PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne concerning data breach

  In conversation on 16th August with the Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, Archbishop Eamon Martin expressed his concern at the circumstances surrounding, and implications of, the recent release of sensitive data, in error, by the PSNI.   Archbishop Martin said, "In recent days I have spoken to several families and relatives of Catholic PSNI...

Lough Derg Pilgrimage Day Retreat on 27th August

  There will be a Lough Derg Pilgrimage Day Retreat on 27th August.     Sunday 27th August  Pilgrimage Day Retreat - 45 Euro  Bus fare - £15  Contact:  Mona 028 867 37954  Or  Una 07743575969    See poster below for details. ...

Invitation to 150th Anniversary Celebrations of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

  This August, in the Archdiocese of Armagh, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral which took place on 24 August 1873.   Archbishop Eamon invites you to take part in the celebrations. You are invited to an outdoor Festival of Families on Thursday, 24 August, in the Shambles Yard, Armagh, between 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m., ...

Take the Risk for Christ - 17 August 2023

    Dioceses Unite for vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood.   On the Feast of Our Lady of Knock, 17 August, representatives from all dioceses across Ireland will gather at the Apparition Chapel in Knock, to pray for Vocations and to assemble a specially commissioned Cross for Vocations.  Join us to pray for Vocations in the Apparition Chapel, Knock at 1.30 p.m.   ...