News 2020

Archbishop Eamon Martin invites grandparents and grandchildren to pray for each other

  Archbishop Eamon Martin has welcomed Pope Francis’ message for the 54th World Day of Social Communications which will be celebrated on Sunday – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.  The theme of Pope Francis’ annual message for this year reflects on the power of storytelling: 'That you may tell your children and grandchildren' (Ex 10:2).   Archbisho...

Appeal to parishes to return their Trócaire Lenten donation at Pentecost

  People usually return their Trócaire boxes to schools or parishes after Lent. The COVID-19 restrictions have meant that this year boxes have not been returned. Trócaire urgently need our support to deliver their life-saving programmes, including helping to keep people safe from the Coronavirus. This year, people can return their Lenten donation in several ways: ...

Church of Saint Trea is now open for private prayer

  We are delighted that the Church is now open for private prayer daily from 10.30am to 7pm.   Please ENTER by Main door and EXIT by side door.   Seats have been cordoned off to ensure proper distancing. Lighters are not provided for candles.   ...

Lough Derg Online Retreat

  In the context of the COVID-19 crisis and the on-going government health measures, Lough Derg intends to open for the 2020 Pilgrimage Season as soon as the public health situation permits them to do so. In the meantime, they are providing an online Retreat. Retreats are live on the dates below or you can watch the recording in your own time. Fr La and the Pastoral Team will be wi...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Fifth Sunday of Easter: the Way, the Truth the Life

  "Our forced seclusion and restricted personal freedoms have certainly reminded us all that we are not invincible and are far from in control of everything; we are dependent on others and on God" - Archbishop Martin.   It’s amazing how certain words and phrases in the Sunday readings seem to speak directly to us, as if it was planned that those lines from the Bi...

Henry Mackle's Funeral on Tuesday, 12th May

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mackle family at this time following the death of Henry. Henry's funeral will leave his home, 135 Hillhead Road, Castledawson, on Tuesday 12th May at 11.40am for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Mary, Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. The Requiem Mass can be viewed from the Church ...

Pope Francis' two new Rosary prayers to Our Lady for protection against COVID-19

  Pope Francis, in his letter to the Faithful on 25 April 2020, encouraged everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. He also provided the following two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary. First Prayer: O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselv...

Donate to our Parishes - On-line donation facility for Parishes

    With the impact of COVID-19 on parish life, the Archdiocese of Armagh has provided, on the diocesan website, an on-line facility to assist parishioners who may wish to support their parish in their Parish Sunday Envelope / Offertory Collection and Priest’s Dues / Collection. To access this facility and for further details please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate th...

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh to present Celebration of Gratitude and Hope on Sunday, 10th May

  In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead a special Celebration of Gratitude and Hope in St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, on Sunday 10th May at 7.30pm.   He will be joined on the evening by well known and talented singers Karl McGuckin and Malachi Cush. It promises to be a very special celebration which will be streamed live on St...

Lourdes Pilgrimage 7-12 May - Alternative Programme

  On behalf of the Armagh Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee   PROGRAMME FOR LOURDES As we will not be travelling to Lourdes this year the following programme will be broadcast live from St. Patrick’s Parish Dundalk on their parish facebook.     Thursday 7th May: 12 noon Words of welcome by Fr. Mark and opening Mass. ...