News 2023
On Saturday 17 June, the people of the Archdiocese of Armagh are being invited to "step up to the mark” and HIKE THE REEK in support of St Patrick’s Cathedral. In this, the 150th year since the Dedication of the iconic building, a fundraising programme has begun and is being rolled out, to help preserve the Cathedral Church for future generations. Speaking...
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Cardinal Ó Fiaich centenary talk series continues this week - "Tomás Ó Fiaich, History, and the development of John Hume’s political ideas", Dr Tommy Dolan (University of York) at 7.00pm on Wednesday 5 April, Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive. For more details contact 028 3752 2981 or email eolas@ofiaich.ie. ...
Read MorePastoral Resources for Holy Week and Easter
The Pastoral team for the Archdiocese of Armagh has produced a booklet with pastoral resources for Holy Week and Easter. The resources include some sample social media posts for parishes, details of Diocesan Ceremonies and other reflective materials to accompany children and those who cannot attend local ceremonies because of illness etc. The ...
Read MoreA Programme of Events has been organised to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (1873-2023). To view the Programme of Events, please click on the document below. Also below, is a poster for "Hike the Reek” – an invitation to the people of the Archdiocese to join in climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly and Doyle family circles at this sad time following the death of Paul. Paul's funeral is from his home, 2a Moss Road, on Saturday, 1st April at 11.15am for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St. Padre Pio pray for him. The funeral deta...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Letters and McErlane family circles at this sad time following the death of Siobhan. Siobhan's funeral is from her home, 16A Ballymaguigan Road, Magherafelt on Sunday 26th March at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have me...
Read MoreAccord CLG is pleased to provide a webinar on Tuesday, 28th March from 7.30pm to 9pm designed to address the current challenges facing host families and others working to provide the best possible environment for those who have fled Ukraine, while also attending to the wellbeing of their own family relationships. Offering to host a refugee family or individual or working in d...
Read MoreCardinal Ó Fiaich Centenary, Free lecture (pre-booking essential) On Wednesday, 29 March at 7.00 pm at the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive - Úna Walsh, Creggan Historical Society will give a talk entitled "The Legacy of Fr Tom". To book call 028 3752 2981 or email eolas@ofiaich.ie ...
Read MoreThe Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive are pleased to announce our forthcoming lecture series to mark the upcoming centenary of Cardinal Ó Fiaich's birth in 1923. All events are free of charge but due to limited numbers pre booking is essential. To reserve your place please contact Roddy Hegarty at the Library on 028 3752 2981 or by email roddy.he...
Read MoreSaint Patrick's Day Mass from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge can be viewed at 10:00 a.m. on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook pag...
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