News 2022

Joint message by the Archbishops of Armagh for Saint Patrick’s Day 2022

  "What is happening today in Europe should help us learn lessons for our own peace process, about the importance of never taking our progress in peace for granted, never giving up on dialogue and the building of bridges and mutual understanding across historical divides” "May all Christians of Europe, including Patriarch Kirill and the Russian Orthodox Church, uni...

Review of Safeguarding in the Archdiocese of Armagh

  The Archdiocese of Armagh has invited the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) to conduct a review of safeguarding practice in March 2022.   If you have any views about Safeguarding in the Archdiocese, we invite you to come forward to us at the Diocesan Office (028 3752 5592), or to the NBSCCCI (01-5053124). If you wish to re...

Home of St Patrick Festival, Armagh - Thursday 10 – Sunday 20 March 2022

    Celebrate St Patrick – St Patrick’s COI Cathedral: Saturday 12 March, 8.00pm Celebrate St Patrick’s life and legacy in this unique place. As part of the Home of St Patrick Festival, choral music is at the heart of a special evening of words, music and dance. While the world marks the most popular of Saints and Saints Days, only Armagh can claim the site of his ...

Anam Cara - parent evening for bereaved parents on 30th March

  Anam Cara Armagh, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 30th March at 7:15pm in the The Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, BT601E.   This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.   Co...

Holy Land Pilgrimage 5th -14th September

  A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being organised by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Lieutenancy of Ireland.   The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a major Catholic Order of Knighthood, under the direct protection of the Holy See, established according to ecclesiastical law.  Every two years, the Lieutenancy of Ireland organises ...

CANA 1,2,3 – Retreat for Couples

    Rediscover the meaning and fun in your marriage, your family life, and your commitment to each other.    Experience the 7 thematic days of the CANA Week over three weekends through April, May & June.  Including Talks, Testimonies and most importantly of all, Time to share with each other as a couple and with other couples.   Contact details: Brian &...

Archbishop Eamon Martin comments on today’s public apology to survivors of historical institutional abuse

    Today is a day that belongs to survivors.  It is also an opportunity for everyone, in Church and society, to express our sincere admiration for all survivors of institutional abuse who have uncovered the enormity of harshness and brutality that they experienced.  The courage, perseverance and determination of survivors has helped bring to light the truth about what happ...

Cemetery Sunday on 19th June, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 19th June at 10:00 a.m. Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard. ...

Benburb Priory Event - 11 March

  Benburb Priory will host Dr Crawford Gribben of QUB to speak about his recent book on the history of Christian Ireland.  This free event takes place on Friday 11th March at 7:30pm.  Tickets are available at www.Benburbpriory.com  The evening will begin with a talk, followed by a question-and-answer session, and book signing. ...

Watch 'Just a Minute' videos during Lent

  The Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission are currently working on a project called ‘Just a Minute’. It involves posting a one minute video on the Diocesan YouTube channel three times a week during Lent on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Each video comprises a very short input on a topic relating to the Catholic Faith.   Fr. Thomas McHugh, Janet Forbes, Shannon Camp...