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World Communications Day 2022 on Sunday, 29th May

  World Communications Day will be celebrated on Sunday 29 May – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Pope Francis has chosen to reflect on the theme of ‘Listening with the ear of the heart’.  This year’s message is an invitation to reflect on how listening involves more than simply the sense of hearing.  True listening is a foundation of ge...

The Archdiocese of Armagh Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on 29th May, 2022

  On Sunday, 29 May, the Archdiocese of Armagh will celebrate its annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. The Pilgrimage takes place on the last Sunday of May. Central to the Pilgrimage celebrations is the anointing of the sick which begins at 2.30pm and the celebration of Mass beginning at 3pm in the Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland.     The events can be view...

Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth commencing September 2022

  Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth commencing September 2022. A blended learning programme leading to an accredited Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy will commence in September 2022.  For further details, please see poster below.    ...

Marian Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 17th August - 24th August 2022

  Marian Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Dublin direct to Mostar – Medjugorje (return via Split) 17th August - 24th August 2022- £615 7 nights half board Accompanied by Fr John McKeever For more information on joining the group please contact: Martin or Lucia Cunningham 02827531847 or 07926132847  ...

Dromantine Sunday, SMA Open Day on Sunday, 12 June

  DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm – 5.30pm There is a £5.00 admission for each car (it doesn’t matter how many are in the car). Tel: 02830821964 for more information. EVERYONE WELCOME.  ...

A Prayer by Telephone with the Sisters of Mercy, Dundalk

  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.  One of the sisters will be happy to LISTEN & PRAY with you, 9am -9pm daily. ROI    042 933 1602       NI   00353 42 933 1602   See ...

Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage

    Lough Derg welcomes Pilgrims again with a full Pilgrimage programme this summer. Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage runs from Wednesday, 1st June until 15th August (Sat 13th August is final day to begin the Pilgrimage). Admission €80 | Booking advised | Concessions available for students, seniors and groups. All booking information, including organised pa...

May Donnelly's Funeral on Tuesday, 24th May at 11:00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly and Kennedy family circles at this sad time following the death of May (Mary Ellen) Donnelly (née Kennedy). The funeral is from her home, 107 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge, on Tuesday, 24th May at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St. Padre P...

Bishops launch nine days of Prayer for Life which runs from 23rd to 31st May

    "I hope the Pray for Life Novena will help people to celebrate and protect the gift of life and to be more conscious of the practical support that they can offer to women for whom pregnancy is experienced as a crisis.” - Bishop Kevin Doran    The Council for Life of the Irish Bishops’ Conference has today launched a nine day Novena of Prayer for Life ...

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration annual pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, 18th June

  A call to prayer and adoration during Corpus Christi weekend. Bus leaves Toome at 6:45 a.m. on 18th June. Fare £20, meals 35 euros. To book, contact Una at telephone number: 07743575969 See poster below for further information. ...