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Remembrance: Church leaders reflect in special video message

  Ahead of Remembrance Sunday in Northern Ireland on 8 November, the leaders of Ireland’s main churches have come together to reflect at this particular time in a specially recorded joint video message.   Filmed separately in their studies, offices and places of worship last week, the leaders of the Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Ir...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Sunday, 15th November

  Parishes across the Archdiocese are asked to remember Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, 15th November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.   Praying for this intention, and alerting parishioners to it, provides an opportunity to remember a parent, son, daughter, brother, sister or friend who have lost their lives as the result of a road traffic collision. It is ...

The Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary regarding Indulgences in the month of November

  On behalf of Archbishop Eamon Please find attached below the English version of the Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary regarding Indulgences in the month of November.   With kindest regards,   Eamon Martin Archbishop of Armagh   ...

Dromantine Retreat Centre – Programme for November 2020

  ‘Loss and Recovery’    Fr. Jim Cogley - 14th November (9.30am – 5.00pm) This seminar will explore loss in its many facets and how it is also an invitation to wholeness. "While the heart grieves for what it has lost, the Spirit dances for that which it has found." Full cost £35  ...

Special ceremony dedicating November to the memory of the dead on Sunday at 3 p.m.

    A special ceremony dedicating the month of November to the memory of the dead will take place in the church on Sunday at 3pm.  Parishioners are invited to write the names of loved ones who have gone before us on the crosses available in the church and place them in front of the altar. Crosses will remain at the altar throughout November.  We hope to stream t...

Bishops to dedicate November to Remembrance of the Dead

  People invited to join in online on local diocesan and parish webcams November Remembrance resources for Parish, School and Families now available   This Sunday 1 November, the eve of All Souls’ Day, the bishops and priests of Ireland will lead a short service of prayer at 3.00pm to dedicate the month of November to ‘Remembrance of the Dead and Prayer fo...

Bilateral Meeting between the Taoiseach and Catholic Church Leaders

  The Taoiseach yesterday evening (28 October) met with leaders of the Catholic Church - Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA and Bishop Dermot Farrell.   Discussion focused mainly on the effect which the current Covid-19 restrictions are having on the health and well-being of the faith community and...

The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration

  The Apostolate of Adoration invites you to ADORATION, PRAYER & FASTING on the FOUR FRIDAYS in NOVEMBER for:  Renewal of the Catholic Faith in Ireland Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary the Suppression of the Pandemic The Holy Souls Preparation for Advent and for the Birth of Jesus Please see poster below and website fo...

Bereavement ‘Book In and Drop In’ Support Service – 4 November 2020

  Bereavement Support Service, First Wednesday of every month in the Day Therapy Suite, Southern Area Hospice, Newry. An opportunity to have a conversation, gain support or simply listen. TO BOOK: Contact Fiona on 028 3026 7711 Maximum 4 spaces, EARLY BOOKING is advised. Relevant protocols apply: Please do not book or attend if you are feeling unwell or have been in contact ...

Towards Healing

  Towards Healing is an independent organization providing professional support for people who have experienced institutional, clerical or religious abuse in Ireland. See the poster below for further information, or view the Towards Healing website at https://towardshealing.ie. ...