News 2021

Seamus McIvor's Funeral on Monday, 4th October at 2:00 pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McIvor family at this sad time following the death of Seamus. Seamus's funeral is from his home, 23 O’Neill Park, Ballyronan BT45 6LX on Monday, 4th October at 1.40pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. ...

Resources for Day for Life 2021 on Sunday 3 October

    This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 3 October. In the context of the recent proposal to introduce assisted suicide, both in Ireland and the UK, this year's Day for Life message invites Catholics to consider a more positive and compassionate response to the care of people who are in the final stages of life. Additional resources are availab...

Pilgrimage to Fatima/Estoril 23rd - 30th October

  Pilgrimage to Fatima/Estoril for 7 nights from the 23rd October - 30th October. Led by Fr Garrett Campbell and Fr Lawrence Boyle. Some places still available. Flights from Dublin to Lisbon Price: £725 Sterling per person sharing All inclusive   For more information visit www.cookstownparish.com or contact parish office on 028 8676 3370  ...

Church leaders invite prayerful support for Service of Reflection and Hope

    In a joint statement the Church Leaders have invited ‘prayerful support’ for their Service of Reflection and Hope, which takes place at Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, on 21 October 2021.  The Church Leaders said:   "Towards the end of 2020, after prayerful reflection and dialogue, we made a decision as the Church Leaders Gr...

Triduum of Prayer to St Joseph - 12th to 14th October

  To mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed this year as a Year of St Joseph.   A special Triduum of Prayer to St Joseph will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh from Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 October. Mass on each of the days will be celebrated at 8am, 10am and 7.30pm. Let us a...

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Annual Service of Remembrance – 3 October

  Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Women and Children’s services are holding their Annual Service of Remembrance in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda on Sunday 3 October at 3pm.   Join us as we come together to remember those affected by pregnancy, infant and childhood bereavement.  ...

Annual Pro Life Pilgrimage to Walsingham, England – 23 October

  Annual Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham. For all those for whom distance prevents them attending in person, the Shrine livestream (https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/) will carry the main events of the day so that those watching online can join in with the prayers and devotions.  The main programme commences with the midda...

Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre - Retreat and Workshops

    Bookings are still available for the following preached retreat and workshops in Dromantine Conference Centre.  Open to everyone. The centre will operate in full compliance with all public health regulations.  Called By A New Name -Refocus, Recharge and Reconnect in a Post-Pandemic World (3 - 8 October £ 420 / € 490) Hello You - Finding ...

Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrates Mass for the centenary of the Legion of Mary

  "Jesus was under no illusions that the Good News will face many obstacles, much opposition, persecution, ridicule even death” - Archbishop Martin   This homily was delivered during Mass in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Sunday, 19 September 2021 to mark the centenary of the Legion of Mary. Homily  Dear brothers and sisters, you will reme...

Sharing the Good News Issue 68 - September 2021

  Please see below issue 68 of Sharing the Good News. It can also be downloaded from the home page of www.catholicbishops.ie.  The September issue features the following articles:  Bishop Brendan Leahy welcomes publication of Vatican document on Synodality Northern Catholic Bishops Webinar Series os historical talks  Archbishop Dermot Farrell publishe...