News 2020

Church Leaders discuss church re-openings

  Following their latest video conference meeting on Friday (1 May), the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have released the following statement on the re-opening of churches and church buildings for collective worship and the possibility of their re-opening for private personal prayer.  In a joint statement, the leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Ro...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for Good Shepherd Sunday

  "A number of words come to my mind today as I reflect on my own vocation story - gratitude, encouragement, unworthiness, trust, and openness.” – Archbishop Eamon Martin                                  &nbs...

Cemetery Sunday on 21st June, 2020 has been postponed

  Please note that Cemetery Sunday, which was due to take place at the Church of St. Trea on Sunday, 21st June, 2020, has been POSTPONED until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. ...

Bulletin Notices forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations - 30 April 2020

  Vocations Sunday – 3 May The following resources for Vocations Sunday (good shepherd Sunday) can be found at:  https://vocations.ie/2020/04/28/vocation-sunday-resources-2020/ Sample notice for your parish newsletter / bulletin Summary of the readings for Sunday Some thoughts for a homily Sample Prayers of the Faithful ...

Michael (Mickey) Walls's Funeral on Saturday, 2nd May at 1:00 p.m.

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Walls family at this time following the death of Michael. Michael's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Saturday, 2nd May at 1:00 p.m. The funeral cortege will leave his home, Warwick Lodge, 23 Waterfoot Road, on Saturday at 12.40 p.m. allowing relatives and friends the opportunity to line the route to pay t...

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office

  Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office on Tuesday. He said:   "Today I welcome Archbishop John McDowell’s first day in office as the new Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh.  Although we may be unable to meet in person at this time, we have already been in frequent contact online to discuss issues of common in...

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Pope Francis` two new Rosary prayers to Our Lady for protection against COVID-19

  During his Sunday devotions with the Rosary and Benediction at 5.00pm in Saint Patrick`s Cathedral, Armagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed Pope Francis` new pastoral letter to the faithful, and two new Rosary prayers, in honour of Our Lady for the month of May.   It is a Catholic tradition to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary during May, with Churches and homes erecting a May ...

The Digital Parish - on Facebook and Twitter

  The Digital Parish is a series of supports offered on Facebook and Twitter for those reaching out online in the context of faith. This resource accompanies a book entitled The Digital Parish which will be published by Veritas in Spring 2021 and is also complemented by the monthly ‘Get Connected’ column in Intercom magazine. A new series from The Digital Parish sees case s...

Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland to MLAs regarding new regulations on abortion

    The Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland have today sent a letter to MLAs regarding the new regulations on abortion. In it, they highlight that they:  "are morally obliged to save the lives of unborn children and to protect mothers from the pressures they might experience at the time of an unplanned pregnancy.” "urge MLAs to take ste...

Seamus O'Brien's Funeral on Wednesday, 22nd April at 12:00 noon

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family following the death of Seamus. Seamus's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Wednesday, 22nd April at 12:00 noon. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in the interest of health and safety within the community, Seamus’s Wake and Funeral will be Strictly Private. A memorial Mass to celebrate his li...