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Pope Francis' two new Rosary prayers to Our Lady for protection against COVID-19

  Pope Francis, in his letter to the Faithful on 25 April 2020, encouraged everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. He also provided the following two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary. First Prayer: O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselv...

Donate to our Parishes - On-line donation facility for Parishes

    With the impact of COVID-19 on parish life, the Archdiocese of Armagh has provided, on the diocesan website, an on-line facility to assist parishioners who may wish to support their parish in their Parish Sunday Envelope / Offertory Collection and Priest’s Dues / Collection. To access this facility and for further details please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate th...

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh to present Celebration of Gratitude and Hope on Sunday, 10th May

  In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead a special Celebration of Gratitude and Hope in St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, on Sunday 10th May at 7.30pm.   He will be joined on the evening by well known and talented singers Karl McGuckin and Malachi Cush. It promises to be a very special celebration which will be streamed live on St...

Lourdes Pilgrimage 7-12 May - Alternative Programme

  On behalf of the Armagh Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee   PROGRAMME FOR LOURDES As we will not be travelling to Lourdes this year the following programme will be broadcast live from St. Patrick’s Parish Dundalk on their parish facebook.     Thursday 7th May: 12 noon Words of welcome by Fr. Mark and opening Mass. ...

Church Leaders discuss church re-openings

  Following their latest video conference meeting on Friday (1 May), the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have released the following statement on the re-opening of churches and church buildings for collective worship and the possibility of their re-opening for private personal prayer.  In a joint statement, the leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Ro...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for Good Shepherd Sunday

  "A number of words come to my mind today as I reflect on my own vocation story - gratitude, encouragement, unworthiness, trust, and openness.” – Archbishop Eamon Martin                                  &nbs...

Cemetery Sunday on 21st June, 2020 has been postponed

  Please note that Cemetery Sunday, which was due to take place at the Church of St. Trea on Sunday, 21st June, 2020, has been POSTPONED until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. ...

Bulletin Notices forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations - 30 April 2020

  Vocations Sunday – 3 May The following resources for Vocations Sunday (good shepherd Sunday) can be found at:  https://vocations.ie/2020/04/28/vocation-sunday-resources-2020/ Sample notice for your parish newsletter / bulletin Summary of the readings for Sunday Some thoughts for a homily Sample Prayers of the Faithful ...

Michael (Mickey) Walls's Funeral on Saturday, 2nd May at 1:00 p.m.

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Walls family at this time following the death of Michael. Michael's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Saturday, 2nd May at 1:00 p.m. The funeral cortege will leave his home, Warwick Lodge, 23 Waterfoot Road, on Saturday at 12.40 p.m. allowing relatives and friends the opportunity to line the route to pay t...

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office

  Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office on Tuesday. He said:   "Today I welcome Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office as the new Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh.  Although we may be unable to meet in person at this time, we have already been in frequent contact online to discuss issues of common in...