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"Many families from right across our communities still endure the anguish of not knowing why, or how their loved ones were killed or injured or punished or targeted or disappeared or defamed or locked up, or interned or otherwise banished. Their unanswered questions linger on". "As a society we have to find ways to open ourselves to the hidde...
Read MoreCardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive
Free online lecture series from the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive. The Church and Partition, the experience of northern Catholicism in 1921. Begins Wednesday 2 February, pre-booking essential. For details, contact the library at telephone number 02837522981 or by email at eolas@ofiaich.ie ...
Read MoreIndependent Review of Education - your views
The Department of Education (NI) set up an Independent Review of Education in October 2021. The review panel are now seeking the views of the whole community on the strengths and weaknesses of our current system and on our future priorities for education. This is an important juncture in the future development of our education system and, as the trustees of Catholic schools, we would ...
Read MoreLiam Martin's Month's Mind Mass on Thursday, 27th January can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page The Month's Mind Ma...
Read MoreHarry Gribbin's First Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, 26th January at 7:00pm can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page ...
Read MoreCarmel Quinn's First Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, 19th January at 7:00pm can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page ...
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Police are urging members of the public to talk to older family members following a rise in phishing text, phone call and WhatsApp messages. The scams involve usually a WhatsApp message, but sometimes a text or phone call, from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning co...
Read MoreNew website launched to support Synodal Pathway
A new website https://synod.ie has been launched today to support engagement with the national synodal pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland. The website provides information about the synodal pathway and the timeline for the work, as well as making available a variety of resources to support engagement. Dr Nicola Brady, Chair of the Steering Committee said: "The ini...
Read MoreI expressed sadness and loss at the partition of Ireland - perhaps we in the Churches could have done more to deepen our understanding of each other and to bring healing and peace to our divided and wounded communities; the issues of legacy and the reality of trauma experienced by many families here must be included and handled sensitively - Victims have spoken about the import...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family circle at this sad time following the death of Liam. Liam's Funeral is from his home, 229 Shore Road, on Saturday, 1st January 2022 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. House is Strictly P...
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