News 2020

Church Leaders: ‘For those caring for the community thank you’

  Following their weekly video conference on 17 April, the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have expressed their deep appreciation and thanks for those working on the frontline during the current Coronavirus pandemic, commending them for "their work, courage and compassion.”   The leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Roman Catholic Chur...

Accord establishes support phone line to help relationships during COVID-19

  To help support marriage and relationships in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Accord CLG, Accord Northern Ireland and Accord Dublin have established a new relationship support phone line which will be staffed by experienced couples and relationships counsellors. Mary Johnston, a specialist in counselling (marriage and relationships), with Accord Catholic Marriage Care CLG, sa...

Winifred (Freddie) O'Connor's Funeral on Saturday, 18th April at 12:00 noon

  Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the O'Connor family on the death of Winifred (Freddie). Winifred's funeral will take place at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge on Saturday, 18th April at 12:00 noon.   Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in the interest of health and safety within the community, Winifred’s Wake and Funeral will be Strictly Private. A memorial ...

An Easter message from Father Fox to parishioners

  An Easter message from Father Fox to parishioners.   The message can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below:   An Easter message from Father Fox to Parishioners.  ...

Holy Water available on Easter Sunday

  As mentioned in this week's bulletin, Holy Water will be available for parishioners to collect at the Church car park on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Parishioners are requested to bring their own Holy Water container, and to observe social distancing rules at all times. ...

Befriending Call - Mid Ulster Council

    Due to Coronavirus, a large number of our more vulnerable residents are now housebound and may be experiencing loneliness. Mid Ulster Council has started a befriending scheme to help residents with a regular call to check on their wellbeing. If you would like to refer someone to receive a befriending call, please email pcsp@midulstercouncil.org.   Thank you. ...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for Chrism Mass 2020

  Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore and Primate of All Ireland, delivered this homily during the Mass of Chrism in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on 8 April.   It will be preached today, Holy Thursday, at 10.30am Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman, Newry. The homily can be viewed from th...

Holy Week and Easter 2020 ceremonies broadcast across Ireland and in the Vatican

 The series of daily faith podcasts during Holy Week can be viewed from the link below: Special Holy Week series of faith podcast Faithcast #HolyWeekAtHome   The high point of the Christian calendar, Holy Week, starts on Palm Sunday, and concludes on Holy Saturday.  During Holy Week the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ during ...

Catholic Bishops in Northern Ireland criticise UK Government`s approach to legacy of the past

  Catholic Bishops in Northern Ireland have written to the Secretary of State, Mr Brandon Lewis MP, expressing their concern at the UK Government`s proposed approach to dealing with the legacy of the past.  Mentioned in the letter, the role of the Northern Ireland Catholic Council on Social Affairs, established in 2003, is to assist in the coordination of, and to enhance, the work of ...

A message from Deacon Kevin during Holy Week

  A message from Deacon Kevin to parishioners during Holy Week.   The message can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below:   A message from Deacon Kevin to parishioners during Holy Week. ...