News 2023

Latest News from the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland

  Dear Friends, In wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year, I am also conscious that we brought in the new year with the news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. During the Angelus on the first day of the Synod on The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church (5th October 2008), Pope Benedict said "the synodal dimension is constitutive of the Church; it consis...

St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt Open Evenings

    St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt invites P6 & P7 pupils and their parents/carers to an Open Evening on Wednesday 18 or Thursday 19 January 2023. Principal’s Address is at 7pm. Parents can book to attend their preferred option by visiting the following link:  St Mary's Grammar School Magherafelt Open Evening 2023 Tickets  ...

Alphonsus (Phonsie) Bradley's Funeral on Saturday, 14th January at 11:00 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bradley family circle at this sad time following the death of Alphonsus (Phonsie).   Phonsie will be reposing at his son's house, 12 Upper Castle Park, Belfast on Friday 13th January.   Funeral on Saturday after Requiem Mass at 11.00am in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery....

St. Pius X College, Magherafelt Open Day on Saturday, 14th January

    The St. Pius X College, Magherafelt's Open Day is on Saturday, 14th January, 2023 at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome to attend.     ...

Living Church – Faith Development Conference on Saturday 28th January

  The Living Church Office is hosting a Faith Development Conference in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, on Saturday 28th January 2023.   This course will equip you with the skills and resources to lead faith development programmes in your parish, with your prayer group or organisation. Five excellent Programmes are being showcased and there will be an opport...

Anam Cara Armagh Parent Evening on Wednesday, 25th January

  Anam Cara Armagh, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 25th January at 7:15pm in 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. We also offer an ...

Armagh Parish Holy Spirit Prayer Group – New Life in the Spirit Seminars

    The Synod Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Wednesday evenings at 8pm, beginning on Wednesday 8th February 2023.   Wed, 8 Feb   Introduction and Testimony (Fr Eamonn Kelly) Wed, 15 Feb  God's Love (Malachi Cush)  Wed, 22 Feb  Salvation (Archbishop Eamon Martin)...

NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes

  The NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Sunday, 28 May to Friday, 2 June 2023.   The price of £799 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include:  Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd; Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on...

Archbishop Eamon Martin's homily for Mass to celebrate World Day of Peace 2023

  In his reflection on the words, "Blessed are the peacemakers”, the late Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that peace is both a gift of God, and at the same time is the fruit of human effort. The Good Friday Agreement was an immense historic achievement which involved openness, sacrifice and risk taking.  It provided an opportunity for a new beginning after such an a...