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Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKeever family circle at this sad time following the death of Jim. Jim's funeral is from his home, 13 Ardmoneen Court, Magherafelt, BT45 5NX on Friday, 7th April at 10.20am for 11.00am Liturgy of the Word in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. &nbs...
Read MoreAddress by Archbishop Eamon Martin at the 'Living the Agreement – Legacy Matters' conference at Queen’s University Belfast (Great Hall). "Our failure to recover the truth will only continue to undermine the foundations on which our peace is built and stifle the opportunity for ongoing peace-making and reconciliation” – Archbishop Martin ...
Read MoreArchbishops of Armagh: "Might it be time … to make our own sacrifices and atonement for our carelessness with the precious opportunity for lasting peace that has been given to us” Today, the first day of Holy Week is Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Please see below the message for Holy Week and Easter 2023 by Archbishop John McDowell and ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Doyle family circle at this sad time following the death of Marie. Marie's Requiem Mass is on Monday, 3rd April at 1.00pm in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. The funeral details can be viewed at the link below: ...
Read MoreOn Saturday 17 June, the people of the Archdiocese of Armagh are being invited to "step up to the mark” and HIKE THE REEK in support of St Patrick’s Cathedral. In this, the 150th year since the Dedication of the iconic building, a fundraising programme has begun and is being rolled out, to help preserve the Cathedral Church for future generations. Speaking...
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Cardinal Ó Fiaich centenary talk series continues this week - "Tomás Ó Fiaich, History, and the development of John Hume’s political ideas", Dr Tommy Dolan (University of York) at 7.00pm on Wednesday 5 April, Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive. For more details contact 028 3752 2981 or email eolas@ofiaich.ie. ...
Read MorePastoral Resources for Holy Week and Easter
The Pastoral team for the Archdiocese of Armagh has produced a booklet with pastoral resources for Holy Week and Easter. The resources include some sample social media posts for parishes, details of Diocesan Ceremonies and other reflective materials to accompany children and those who cannot attend local ceremonies because of illness etc. The ...
Read MoreA Programme of Events has been organised to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (1873-2023). To view the Programme of Events, please click on the document below. Also below, is a poster for "Hike the Reek” – an invitation to the people of the Archdiocese to join in climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly and Doyle family circles at this sad time following the death of Paul. Paul's funeral is from his home, 2a Moss Road, on Saturday, 1st April at 11.15am for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St. Padre Pio pray for him. The funeral deta...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Letters and McErlane family circles at this sad time following the death of Siobhan. Siobhan's funeral is from her home, 16A Ballymaguigan Road, Magherafelt on Sunday 26th March at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have me...
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