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St Oliver Plunkett Sunday 7 July 2024

  St Oliver Plunkett Sunday takes place in Drogheda on 7 July.   Procession of Relics from Holy Family Church at 3.00pm. Mass at 4.00pm in St Peter’s Church. Celebrant: Bishop Michael Router. Homilist: Rev. Conor McDonough, OP. All welcome.   We look forward to celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth and the Golden Jubilee of the...

Irish Bishops call for courageous world leadership to stop Israel/Hamas war

  The Bishops of Ireland have asked for prayers for all people affected by the Israel/Hamas war, for the release of hostages, for humanitarian workers and for first responders.  Bishops reiterated the words of Pope Francis that this war is a "catastrophe for humanity.”   Bishops said, "we renew our call for an immediate cessation to the Israel/Hamas war in ...

Cam Mass Rock - Mass on Sunday, 7th July at 3pm

  Mass will be celebrated at the Cam Mass Rock (52 Roguery Road, Toome) on Sunday 7th July at 3pm.   Main Celebrant Bishop Donal McKeown.    Enquires to 02879650450  ...

Cemetery Sunday on 16th June, 2024 at 10:15am

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 16th June at 10:15 a.m. Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard.   The Chapel Car Park has limited parking space and this should be reserved primarily for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems. Others are asked to park in the field which can be accessed from the Derrygarve...

Car Parking arrangements for Cemetery Sunday

  The Chapel Car Park has limited parking space and this should be reserved primarily for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems. Others are asked to park in the field which can be accessed from the Derrygarve Road. Stewards will be in attendance for car parking.   Thank you for your co-operation. ...

‘Day for Life’: a dedicated day celebrating the beauty and dignity of all human life on 16th June

  Day for Life Sunday is celebrated annually with a special message by the Catholic Church across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day specifically dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the deep value and meaning of human life at every stage, and in every condition. On Sunday 16 June, the Church will mark Day for Life 2024 with a message on the theme: The Lord is...

A triduum in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 20, 21,22 June 2024

  A triduum in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will take place in St. Joseph's Redemptorist Church, Dundalk on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of June at the 9.30am Mass.   All are welcome. ...

Teresa O'Neill's Funeral on Tuesday, 4th June at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the O’Neill and Corr family circles at this sad time following the death of Teresa O’Neill (née Corr) (Ballymaguigan, formerly of Kinturk). Teresa's funeral is from her home, 237 Shore Road, BT45 6LL on Tuesday, 4th June at 10.25am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoin...

Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge Graveyard Rules and Regulations

  Because burial ground in the parish is a very limited resource it is important to use it efficiently. For this reason, it is important that all new graves be deep enough for two coffins (a double grave is double deep). Only when more than two burials in a plot will be required can a double width be allocated.   Guidelines can be read in the Church porch or at the document bel...

Catholic Communications Office – Newsletter

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