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Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland on the coming into effect of Westminster abortion legislation

  Press Release on Tuesday 31 March 2020   Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland on the coming into effect of Westminster abortion legislation in Northern Ireland.   Today across NI, all of us, especially our medical staff, are doing all we can to save life. As the number of deaths caused by Coronavirus continues to rise, news reporters frequently remind us ...

The Church of St. Trea and its grounds are now closed until further notice

  The Church of St. Trea and its grounds are now closed to the public until further notice.   Following the new Government Regulations that came into force at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, 28 March, all church buildings and graveyards within Northern Ireland must close to the public with immediate effect.   The only exceptions are for: funerals, to broadcast an act ...

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes today’s extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing by Pope Francis

  Today’s extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing by Pope Francis will be broadcast live by RTÉ News Now today at 5.00pm. "Pope Francis’ blessing will be an opportunity to avail ourselves of Divine Grace.  I encourage everyone to watch this special broadcast” – Archbishop Eamon Today, Friday, 27 March, at 5.00pm Irish time, the Holy Father Pope ...

Weekday Mass and Rosary plus Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing today

  Weekday Mass   Mass will continue to be shown on the RTÉ News Now channel every weekday at 10.30 a.m. from St Eunan's and St Columba's Cathedral, Letterkenny.   There will also be weekday webcam Masses available on the internet. These include:   Armagh Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. at http://armaghparish.net/cathedral-webcam/ Magherafelt at 11:00 a....

Setting up a Standing Order instead of using weekly envelopes

  Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the parish envelopes for the new financial year will not be distributed until further notice.   As an alternative to making weekly envelope contributions, parishioners may wish to consider making regular payments by setting up a Standing Order with their bank. These payments can be made weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or yearly....

Act of Consecration on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March

  Act of Consecration on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March  Archbishop Eamon is inviting priests and bishops to join with him, after the 12:00 noon Angelus on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March, in consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the coronavirus. From Saint Patrick’s Day, in preparation for the Feast...

Adoration in the parish centre is suspended until further notice

  Please note that Adoration in the Parish Centre will be suspended until further notice due to the new guidelines regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. ...

COVID-19: Parish support information

  During the current COVID-19 pandemic, a support team has been set up within the Parish to assist those who are self-isolating and may need help with any of the following: Prescription collection; Grocery collection; Collection of other essential supplies; or To receive a friendly phonecall. The documents below provide details of who to contact if you re...

COVID-19: Church Leaders respond to NI Justice Minister's statement on funerals

  The leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have commended Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long MLA, and the Department of Justice, "for their concern, sensitivity and understanding of the need to ensure dignity and respect, for both the deceased and bereaved …” in relation to new funeral arrangements during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that were...

Information about coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact in Northern Ireland

  Below is a link to information from the NIDirect website about coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact in Northern Ireland.   It gives updates and advice about coronavirus (Covid-19), including information about government services. The website can be accessed here....