News 2023

‘Pause for Hope’ - Ecumenical Prayer Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 15 October at 3.30pm

  The Catholic Cathedral of St. Patrick’s, Armagh, will host an ecumenical prayer service on October 15th at 3.30pm for all those whose lives have been touched by cancer.   The service is organised by the UK-based charity, Pause for Hope (www.pauseforhope.org.uk).   The aim of Pause for Hope is to help people affected by cancer through bringing together in prayer, tho...

Marriage Enrichment Weekend, 10 - 12 November 2023

  Marriage Enrichment Weekend, 10 – 12 November 2023, Co. Kildare.   An opportunity to energise communication and romance in your marriage!   Visit: www.marriageencounter.ie/marriage-encounter-weekend for more information. ...

The Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive - National Poetry Day 2023 – 5 October

  The Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive will host a FREE event on Thursday 5 October at 7.30 pm to mark National Poetry Day 2023.   Poets Iggy McGovern and Ruth Carr will read from their works in this event presented by the City Chapter.   All are welcome. Further information 028 37522981. ...

Dedication of Studies Mass - Queen's University Belfast – 1 October

  The Annual Dedication of Studies Mass will take place on Sunday 1 October at 8pm in the Great Hall of the University's historic Lanyon Building.   Dr Niall Coll, Bishop of Ossory and former lecturer at St Mary's University College will preside, with music and song by the Chaplaincy Choir, Canticle and refreshments afterwards in the Chaplaincy at No. 42 University Road.  ...

Hail Holy Queen Conference 2023 is live on Radio Maria Ireland on Saturday, 7th October

  The Hail Holy Queen Conference 2023 is live on Radio Maria Ireland from 2pm on Saturday, 7th October. Speakers include Fr. Seán Maguire, Fr. Colum Power, Catherine McGowan, Fr. Freddy Warner. Radio Maria Ireland can be listened to by downloading the Radio Maria Ireland App, Saorview Channel 210 or listen live at (01)4373277.  ...

Concert in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh on 29 September at 7:30pm

  Spires of Faith and Hope.   Celebrationg 150 years for St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh. An evening of music with Eílis Fox, featuring St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir. Special guest Catherine Grimley Hughes.   Friday, 29th September at 7:30pm Tickets available at the door.   See poster for further details. ...

Pro Life Campaign National Conference 2023 on Saturday, October 14th in Dublin

    The Pro Life Campaign National Conference 2023 is on Saturday, October 14th at the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin. The workshop kicks off at 11 am and the main event is from 12 noon until 3:30pm. Further information and details of how to enrol can be found at the link below: Pro Life Campaign National Conference 2023  ...

Church Collection in Aid of Children in Crossfire on 30th September and 1st October

  A collection will take place at the Church gates after the weekend Masses on Saturday, 30th September and Sunday, 1st October. Children in Crossfire are currently focused on supporting children affected by the recent conflict in Ethiopia, and proceeds raised will support that work. Further information at:  www.childrenincrossfire.org  ...

Father Fox's Retirement - meeting on Monday, 25th September at 7pm

    Father Fox is due to retire shortly and we are planning a celebration to mark the occasion.   Following on from the last meeting there will be another meeting held in Ballymaguigan Hall on Monday, 25 September  at 7pm. We welcome all suggestions and offers of help from the Parishioners to help arrange a  celebration for Father Fox's Retirement. It would...

World Heart day – 29th September

  Experienced a cardiac event? ‘It’s Cardiac Rehab!’ – a podcast series for you developed by the Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Irish Heart Foundation to support your recovery. Its all about getting you better than before.   More information on the Irish Heart Foundation and to view the podcasts, see link below:  htt...