News 2019

Called & Gifted Seminar in the Servite Priory, Benburb on 24th and 25th January

Called & Gifted Seminar What is a Charism? Who has them? What are my Charisms? Called and Gifted is a process that helps you understand your own calling and identifies the specific charisms that the Lord has given you to share with others. "A charism is more than a talent or personal quality.  It is a grace, a gift that God gives through the Holy Spirit.  Not beca...

Christmas 2019 message from the Archbishops of Armagh-A time for re-kindling

  Christmas 2019 message from the Archbishops of Armagh: ‘A time for re-kindling …’   "Our country, north and south, truly needs the rekindling of wholesome relationships - socially and politically, nationally and internationally”   Together we wish you God’s richest blessings this Christmas and through the year ahead.   These ...

Weekly Faithcast Podcast - Episode 68

Faithcast is the weekly faith podcast from https://catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews, news and stories of faith from the Catholic Church in Ireland.   Episode 68 of Faithcast is a special seasonal one and features Advent and Christmas Reflections from: Bishop Donal McKeo...

Bulletin Notices Forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations - 11 December 2019

Aras Mhuire Religious Goods & Bookshop Large selections of Cribs and Christmas gifts. Also Advent candles, Christmas cards, calendars and diaries. Please call in and have a look around! 14 Irish St (Beside Oratory), Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT70 1DB Tel: 02887 726852 Email: arasmhuire@outlook.com Carol Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral Sunday 15th December The annual Carol...

Credo 2020 Young Adult Conference on 8th February 2020

Credo 2020 Young Adult Conference on 8th February 2020 We are pleased to invite you to join us for Credo 2020. Credo is a gathering of Catholic Young Adults, in association with Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission. Credo is an opportunity for you to get away from the chaos of everyday life and gather with other like-minded Catholics for a relaxing day of faith talks, workshops, adorati...

Michael (Mickey) McVey's Funeral Mass on Monday, 9th December at 12 noon

  Michael (Mickey) McVey's Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Monday, 9th December at 12 noon. His remains will leave his late residence on Monday at 11.15 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Full funeral details can be viewed at https://www.nifunerals.com/obituaries.   May he rest in peace.   Church detail...

Message from the Bishops in Northern Ireland to voters ahead of the Westminster General Election

Message from the Bishops in Northern Ireland to voters ahead of the Westminster General Election    Please see below a message from the Northern Bishops in the names of Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore; Bishop Noel Treanor of Down & Connor; Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry; Bishop Larry Duffy of Clogher; and Bishop Michael Route...

Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

The Winter 2019 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference concluded this evening in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  Please see below details of issues discussed by the bishops during their meeting this week:   • Meeting Government ministers in Dublin on refugees and migrants • Homelessness - ‘In six months a lot can cha...

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s most popular Advent Calendar

Archbishop Eamon Martin has today launched the 2019 online Advent Calendar, which will go live on the first Sunday of Advent, 1 December next.   Now in its sixth year, the popular online Advent Calendar offers resources for the parish, school and home which can be accessed behind a virtual door each day during the season of Advent.  The content is aimed at assisting people to pray ...

NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes in May 2020.

NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.  From Tuesday 19th May to Sunday 24th May 2020 The price of £695 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by JWT License T.O. 052 ; Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on twin/double/treble rooms; Travel insurance ...