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In conversation on 16th August with the Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, Archbishop Eamon Martin expressed his concern at the circumstances surrounding, and implications of, the recent release of sensitive data, in error, by the PSNI. Archbishop Martin said, "In recent days I have spoken to several families and relatives of Catholic PSNI...
Read MoreLough Derg Pilgrimage Day Retreat on 27th August
There will be a Lough Derg Pilgrimage Day Retreat on 27th August. Sunday 27th August Pilgrimage Day Retreat - 45 Euro Bus fare - £15 Contact: Mona 028 867 37954 Or Una 07743575969 See poster below for details. ...
Read MoreThis August, in the Archdiocese of Armagh, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral which took place on 24 August 1873. Archbishop Eamon invites you to take part in the celebrations. You are invited to an outdoor Festival of Families on Thursday, 24 August, in the Shambles Yard, Armagh, between 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m., ...
Read MoreTake the Risk for Christ - 17 August 2023
Dioceses Unite for vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood. On the Feast of Our Lady of Knock, 17 August, representatives from all dioceses across Ireland will gather at the Apparition Chapel in Knock, to pray for Vocations and to assemble a specially commissioned Cross for Vocations. Join us to pray for Vocations in the Apparition Chapel, Knock at 1.30 p.m. ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Slevin family circle at this sad time following the death of Eamon. Eamon's funeral is from his late residence at 5 Holmecroft Manor, Newbridge on Monday, 7th August at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Young family circle at this sad time following the death of John. John's funeral is from his home, 2 Barrack Road, on Saturday, 5th August at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The funeral details can be...
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Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living: Ignatian Spirituality. A one-year programme (20 x 2-hour sessions) via Zoom for those who want a closer relationship with God; who struggle with prayer; who want to make choices that are in tune with God’s dream for the world. No expertise in prayer or reflection is required. All are welcome. So come along, whether you have a...
Read MoreTake the Risk for Christ - 17 August 2023
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Dioceses Unite for vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood. On the Feast of Our Lady of Knock, 17 August, representatives from all dioceses across Ireland will gather at the Apparition Chapel in Knock, to pray for Vocations and to assemble a specially commissioned Cross for Vocations. Join us to pray for Vocations in the Apparition Chapel, Knock at 1.30 p.m. ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the McNeill and McAllister family circles at this sad time following the death of Mary-Jane (Jean) McNeill (née McAllister). Removal was from her home, 18 Bannside, on Tuesday at 4.45pm for arrival at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Churc...
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Archbishop Martin: "To worship unlimited choice is to worship a false god … To be able to discern between good and evil is more important than ever" Homily Six hundred years before Christ, the city of Jerusalem was completely destroyed and thousands of its inhabitants were forcibly deported far away to Babylon. During this time of Exile and capti...
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