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During his Sunday devotions with the Rosary and Benediction at 5.00pm in Saint Patrick`s Cathedral, Armagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed Pope Francis` new pastoral letter to the faithful, and two new Rosary prayers, in honour of Our Lady for the month of May. It is a Catholic tradition to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary during May, with Churches and homes erecting a May ...
Read MoreThe Digital Parish - on Facebook and Twitter
The Digital Parish is a series of supports offered on Facebook and Twitter for those reaching out online in the context of faith. This resource accompanies a book entitled The Digital Parish which will be published by Veritas in Spring 2021 and is also complemented by the monthly ‘Get Connected’ column in Intercom magazine. A new series from The Digital Parish sees case s...
Read MoreThe Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland have today sent a letter to MLAs regarding the new regulations on abortion. In it, they highlight that they: "are morally obliged to save the lives of unborn children and to protect mothers from the pressures they might experience at the time of an unplanned pregnancy.” "urge MLAs to take ste...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family following the death of Seamus. Seamus's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Wednesday, 22nd April at 12:00 noon. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in the interest of health and safety within the community, Seamus’s Wake and Funeral will be Strictly Private. A memorial Mass to celebrate his li...
Read MoreFollowing their weekly video conference on 17 April, the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have expressed their deep appreciation and thanks for those working on the frontline during the current Coronavirus pandemic, commending them for "their work, courage and compassion.” The leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Roman Catholic Chur...
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To help support marriage and relationships in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Accord CLG, Accord Northern Ireland and Accord Dublin have established a new relationship support phone line which will be staffed by experienced couples and relationships counsellors. Mary Johnston, a specialist in counselling (marriage and relationships), with Accord Catholic Marriage Care CLG, sa...
Read MoreOur prayers and sympathy are extended to the O'Connor family on the death of Winifred (Freddie). Winifred's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Saturday, 18th April at 12:00 noon. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in the interest of health and safety within the community, Winifred’s Wake and Funeral will be Strictly Private. A memorial ...
Read MoreAn Easter message from Father Fox to parishioners. The message can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below: An Easter message from Father Fox to Parishioners. ...
Read MoreHoly Water available on Easter Sunday
As mentioned in this week's bulletin, Holy Water will be available for parishioners to collect at the Church car park on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Parishioners are requested to bring their own Holy Water container, and to observe social distancing rules at all times. ...
Read MoreBefriending Call - Mid Ulster Council
Due to Coronavirus, a large number of our more vulnerable residents are now housebound and may be experiencing loneliness. Mid Ulster Council has started a befriending scheme to help residents with a regular call to check on their wellbeing. If you would like to refer someone to receive a befriending call, please email pcsp@midulstercouncil.org. Thank you. ...
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