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The Synod Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Wednesday evenings at 8pm, beginning on Wednesday 8th February 2023. Wed, 8 Feb Introduction and Testimony (Fr Eamonn Kelly) Wed, 15 Feb God's Love (Malachi Cush) Wed, 22 Feb Salvation (Archbishop Eamon Martin)...
Read MoreNI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Sunday, 28 May to Friday, 2 June 2023. The price of £799 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd; Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on...
Read MoreIn his reflection on the words, "Blessed are the peacemakers”, the late Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that peace is both a gift of God, and at the same time is the fruit of human effort. The Good Friday Agreement was an immense historic achievement which involved openness, sacrifice and risk taking. It provided an opportunity for a new beginning after such an a...
Read MoreDeath of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
On Behalf of Fr Colm Hagan, Diocesan Secretary: Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Following the news this morning of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Eamon will celebrate Mass for Pope Benedict in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Tuesday 3 January at 7.30pm. Priests, religious and the lay faithful of the diocese are welcome to j...
Read MoreBooks of Condolence available in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, and on www.catholicbishops.ie, Facebook page @IrishCatholicBishops, Twitter @CatholicBishops and on Instagram: CatholicBishops. In response to the announcement by the Holy See of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has issu...
Read MoreThe Redemptoris Mater Seminary has prepared a video to wish you a Happy Christmas. We would like to share it with you and with the parishes of our Archdiocese. The YouTube video can be accessed at the link below: Redemptoris Mater Seminary Armagh - Christmas Carols 2022 ...
Read MoreA Prayer by Telephone
The Sisters of Mercy, "Bethany”, 34 Point Road, Dundalk, welcome any person who may wish to request prayer, especially during these difficult times. All requests are confidential. From NI Tel: 00353 42 9331602 9am – 9pm Daily From ROI Tel: 042 9331602 9am – 9pm Daily One of the sisters will be happy to...
Read MoreThe 11pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh will be a Eurovision Broadcast. The Mass will be broadcast live across Ireland on RTE Television and throughout Europe. The principal celebrant will be Archbishop Eamon Martin and people are invited to join as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity. Those attending must be seated by 10....
Read MoreAnd of his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” (John 1:16) A highlight of the Christmas season is the solemn reading from the prologue of John’s Gospel with its memorable opening: "In the beginning was the Word …” Commenting recently on John’s Gospel, the Irish scholar, David Ford, describes it as "the gospel ...
Read MoreThe Christmas Eve Mass will be on Saturday at 9 p.m. The Christmas Morning Mass will be on Sunday at 10 a.m. ...
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