News 2019

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes the appointment of Father Michael Router as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh

  Message from Archbishop Eamon Martin:    I am very pleased that Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Router from the Diocese of Kilmore to be the next Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh.   Around this time last year, five years after the retirement of the late Bishop Gerard Clifford as Auxiliary Bishop, I asked Pope Francis to consider appointing a new Auxiliary Bisho...

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimages

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimages Lough Derg Youth Pilgrimage: 21-23rd June, for ages 18+. Fatima Pilgrimage: 27th June - 2nd July, for ages 16+. Camp Assume, Newcastle, Co. Down: 11th - 15th August, for 12-13 year olds.   For further information, please contact Dermot Kelly on  075-25774024 or email dermot@adyc.ie ...

Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference website

The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference website which provides news and updates from Irish bishops can be accessed at www.catholicbishops.ie. The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference (also known as the Irish Episcopal Conference) is the assembly of the Bishops of Ireland exercising together certain pastoral offices for Christ’s faithful on the whole island of Ireland. The C...

Lough Derg One Day Retreats

Lough Derg One Day Retreats begin on Saturday 4th May and continue on 5th, 6th, 11th,12th, 14th,19th, 21st, 25th, 26th and 27th May.   Why not take some time and space on Lough Derg personally or as a parish group this May?    A NEW event for those who serve in lay parish ministry is our Parish Ministry Day on Saturday 18th May. Booking essential. Tel: 0...

Maíre O'Neill's funeral service on Saturday, 20th April

Maíre O'Neill's funeral service will be held in St Trea's Church, Newbridge on Saturday, 20th April at 11:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Full funeral details can be viewed at: https://www.funeraltimes.com/mareoneill312571765. May she rest in peace. ...

Bulletin Notices forwarded by parishes and other organisations

  Bulletin Notices forwarded by parishes and other organisations on 11 April 2019 Rosary at the Grottos Join thousands of people around Ireland as we go to our local Grottos to pray the Rosary each day during the month of May at 8.00pm (unless otherwise stated). To sign up to your local Grotto simply visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or call/text 087 278 6552.  &n...

Accord seeking marriage preparation course facilitators

Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service seeking marriage preparation course facilitators Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation course facilitators. Accord is seeking applications from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are ...

Flourish Training Calender 7th May 2019 - 19 Feb 2020

Theological Faith, Suicide, & Pastoral Care Modules 'Working with Suicide'- A Church's Guide   Flourish! is a partnership between Lighthouse Ireland and clergy from churches throughout Northern Ireland. The aim of these training modules is to explore the relationship between the theological understanding of suicide and how this translates into pastoral action. We invite all clergy, y...

Music Ministry Together at Cistercian College Roscrea 29 Jul - 2 Aug

We are pleased to announce that MMT will take place from 29th July - 2nd August in Cistercian College, Roscrea.  This year's theme is Be Christ for Others. Being Christ for others is not an easy call, but that is exactly what we are called to do. Never has the call been so urgent than it is right now. The world needs us to be Christ for Others...

St Oliver Statue Campaign Launch Sunday 24 March

The Archbishop will unveil  a new Bronze Statue in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh on July 9th this year to mark the 350th anniversary of the Appointment of St Oliver Plunkett to the See of Armagh and honouring the Martyrs of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.  We ask for your prayers and invite your financial support to help bring this project to completion.  Information flyers and...