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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. ...

All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock on Saturday, 4th June

  The All Ireland Rosary Rally will take place on Saturday, June 4th from 1.30pm in Knock.   It will include Holy Mass, the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and a talk on the Rosary. The Main Celebrant for the Holy Mass is the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Jude Okolo. Bishop Michael Duignan will deliver the homily.   A bus will leave from the following areas that morning. ...

Hymn Sing Invitation - May 2022

  The Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Paul McLean, invites you to attend a Hymn Sing charity event. A trio of hymn singing events in aid of charity will take place later this month. Each event will feature individual musical artists and singers, as well as the ARCO String Quartet, one of the country’s leading professional and dynamic string quartets with a...

The Morning Star Shines On Us

  Four reflective Wednesday afternoon sessions via Zoom in June with Sr Magdalen Lawler hosted by Drumalis. Taking place on 8, 15, 22 & 29 June from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.   Sr Magdalen Lawler invites us to join her as she reflects on the paintings of Sieger Koder.  In this post-Resurrection period, we turn our eyes towards the Morning Star who shines on our fragile worl...

An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the Holy Land

  An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the Holy Land is a new book by Michael Kelly, Editor of The Irish Catholic newspaper which explores the places associated with the life of Christ.   Michael, who has led many pilgrimages to the Holy Land, says he hopes the book can also act as an ‘armchair retreat’ for people who cannot travel to the Holy Land bringing the Gospel to life fo...

Mark Heaney's Funeral on Friday, 13th May at 11.00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heaney family circle at this sad time following the death of Mark. Mark's funeral is from McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Friday, 13th May at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The Funeral Mass can be view...