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Abortion: Changing the Narrative – a Statement of the Catholic Bishops

  Five years on from the May 2018 referendum which removed the constitutional guarantee of the equal right to life of unborn children and their mothers, the Bishops of Ireland have issued a statement which also takes into account the recent review by Government of the abortion legislation introduced following the referendum.  At that time the bishops said, "a new situation now ex...

Karen McErlain's Funeral on Wednesday, 24th May at 11:00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McErlain and Swann family circles at this sad time following the death of Karen (formerly Swann), Drumenagh. Karen's funeral is from her son Aaron’s home, 3 BelleBrook Mews, Magherafelt, on Wednesday 24th May at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacr...

Sharing the Good News e-zine - Issue 112 on 18 May 2023

  Sharing the Good News e-zine is published weekly by the Catholic Communications Office. Issue 112 of the e-zine is now available and it can be viewed at the link below:   Sharing the Good News e-zine - Issue 112   Previous issues of the e-zine can be viewed at the link below: Sharing the Good New e-zine archive   Issue 112 includes the foll...

Archbishop Eamon Martin ordains Father Carlos Esteban Rojo

    Archbishop Eamon Martin: "I hope and pray that some of our young school leavers will be open to hearing God’s call to priesthood and the religious life”   Archbishop Eamon Martin ordains Father Carlos Esteban Rojo. Mass of Ordination to the priesthood celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.  See photos of ordination attached. ...

Marian Pilgrimages to Lourdes from May 2023

  Join a fully escorted pilgrimage to Lourdes. Pilgrimage groups have a full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages. Click on the link below to view upcoming pilgrimages to Lourdes:   Marian Pilgrimages to Lourdes Upcoming pilgrimages include the following: 63rd International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes 11th May - 4 Nights 3* Hotel St...

Cemetery Sunday Mass on 18th June, 2023

  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. ...

Vocations Sunday

  Today, 30th April, is Vocations Sunday, a day where we pray in a special way for Vocations to the Priesthood.   Today marks the beginning of a ‘Year of Prayer for Diocesan Vocations’ organised by the Irish Bishops in response to the reduced number of seminarians training for the Priesthood.  Please continue to pray for Vocations and encourage your own family on...

ACCORD NI is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators

  Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples in your diocese.   We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train with...

Totus Tuus Women of Faith Conference 2023

  The Totus Tuus Women of Faith Conference 2023 will be LIVE on Radio Maria Ireland this coming Saturday May 6th from 2pm.   Speakers include Siobhán Dunniece, Sr. Benedetta (Sisters of Merciful Jesus), Katie Ascough and Mary Anne Collins.   You can follow the conference by: Going online at www.radiomaria.ie. Download the Radio Maria IRELAND App to your smartphon...

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

  Programme of Events. Wednesday 3 May An invitation to all who are involved in different ministries in parishes, throughout the Archdiocese of Armagh - 7pm Evening Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed) Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall. Friday 12 May An invitation to all the Religious of the A...