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Youth Alpha Course in Newry on 30 November

  Youth Alpha Course   Youth Alpha provides a space for young people to explore life and their faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Youth Alpha will help accompany our young people along the road of their faith journey. ADYC are hosting a one-day free training session to equip leaders from your parish with the skills to deliver Youth Alpha. The training day is ...

John Young's Funeral Mass on Sunday, 17th November at 12 noon.

John Young's Requiem Mass will take place in St Trea's Church, Newbridge on Sunday, 17th November at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Full funeral details can be viewed at: https://www.mccuskerbros.com/death-notices.   May he rest in peace. ...

Alcohol Awareness Week 11 – 18th November 2019

Alcohol Awareness Week 11 – 18th November 2019 Hope for families and friends of problem drinkers. Alcohol and its effect on society is very much in the news today.   Alcohol misuse has been identified as a significant public health and social issue in Northern Ireland over many years.  A Coroner has described it as "the greatest healthcare problem facing Northe...

“Heart of Living and Dying” Seminar by Southern HSC – 13 November

"Heart of Living and Dying” Seminar by Southern HSC – 13 November Southern HSC Trust invites you to join them for the "Heart of Living and Dying” conversation in Quinn’s Corner, 175 Ballygawley Rd, Dungannon BT70 1RX on Wednesday 13th November at 2pm to 4pm. This gentle, facilitated conversation allows you time to reflect on what is important to you; on your...

Concert in Aid of Trócaire on 15 November

Concert in Aid of Trócaire – 15 November Frs. Martin and Eugene O'Hagan of ‘The Priests’ and Derry soprano Margaret Keys have announced details of an Autumn gala concert in aid of Trócaire. The concert will be held in Clonard Monastery, Belfast on Friday 15th November at 7.30pm and will feature the three vocalists together with the choir of St. Dominic’s Gra...

“Week of Witness” to be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Armagh 24-29 November

"Week of Witness” to be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Armagh 24-29 November A special "Week of Witness” will be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Armagh from Sunday 24 – Friday 29 November 2019. During the week, a number of events will take place to celebrate the lives of those who have given great witness to their faith in the past and those who continue to giv...

International Youth Conference on 27th to 30th December 2019

An International Youth Conference will be held at Clongowes Wood College, Castlebrown, Clane, Co. Kidare, W19 DN40 from the 27th to 30th December 2019. Young people (aged 16+) are invited to come and experience this 4 day special event.   Register at: www.afcmteamireland.org. The cost is 150 euro inclusive. ...

SMA Retreat & Conference Centre, Dromantine on 9th November

SMA Retreat & Conference Centre, Dromantine: ‘Finding God in the Mess’ This retreat will give a practical approach to prayer for the messy times when God seems absent from our lives. It takes place on Saturday, 9th November from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Cost, including lunch, is £30. To book, phone: 02830821224  or email: admin@dromantineconference.com. ...

Catholic Mens Conference on November 2nd 2019

Can I remind you of the "Into the Breach Catholic Men's Conference being held on November 2nd 2019" The conference will look at:- What does it mean to be a Christian man? How does a Catholic man love? Why is fatherhood, fully understood, so crucial for every man? Together with the Tine Network, the Emmaus Centre is hosting Into the Breach, a Catholic Men’...

Issue 56 of Sharing the Good News

Issue 56 of Sharing the Good News is now available here. This issue includes the following articles and news:  Joy for faithful of the Diocese of Clonfert as they welcome Bishop Michael Duignan as their new bishop; Archbishop Eamon Martin introduces the ‘Laudato Tree’ project as he launches the Extraordinary Month of Mission 2019; Irish Bishops call for a tim...