News 2024

Blended Learning – Higher Diploma/Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy

  Programmes suitable for those interested in a better understanding of the liturgical life of the Church.   See attached flyer. ...

Walk Together - Question Together - Take Responsibility Together. 14th to 16th May 2024

  The Benedictine community in Rostrevor will host Dr Catherine Clifford from Saint Paul University, Ottawa, in a reflection on the Synodal Journey through three evening events.   Dr Clifford is one of a number of lay members of the current Synod in Rome and will speak on Tuesday 14th May, Wednesday 15th May and Thursday 16th May at 7.30pm on each evening.   Everyone is wel...

March for Life on 6th May 2024 at 2pm in Dublin

  A March for Life will be held in Dublin on Monday, 6th May at 2pm.   See the poster below for further details. ...

Synodal Talks at Holy Cross Abbey, Rostrevor in May, 2024

    Dr. Catherine E. Clifford is a Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Saint Paul University, Ottawa. Her teaching, research, and publications are in the areas of ecclesiology, ecumenism, and the history of the Second Vatican Council. She is a member of the Methodist Roman Catholic International Commission and is one of the Canadian delegates chosen to be a lay v...

All Ireland Rosary Rally on 1 June, 2024

  We are happy to announce that the Annual All Ireland Rosary Rally is scheduled to take place at Knock Shrine on Saturday 1st June 2024.   The power of prayer can connect us and bring peace in our troubled times. ‘A world at Prayer is a world at peace’. The All-Ireland Rosary Rally is indeed an occasion for families to come together to pray and be inspired. ...

Catholic Celebration in the Guildhall, Derry on Saturday, 11th May 2024

  You are invited to the "Following Christ - as a Catholic in Ireland today" conference and Gala dinner in the Guildhall, Derry on Saturday 11th May 2024.   With Dana, Mickey Harte, John Pridmore (former East London gangster), Patrick McCrystal and others.   Bishop Donal McKeown will lead grace at Saturday night dinner. Serving the people of Derry and N. Ir...

Youth Synodal Gathering in St. Patrick’s Church, Dundalk on 9 May 2024 at 7pm

  The Diocesan Pastoral Team would like to extend an invitation to young people between the ages of 18 and 35, and young families, to a synodal gathering to discuss issues relating to the Church and to faith. The main question discussed on the night will be:   How can you imagine the life of your parish where you as a young person are welcomed and included, and you...

Mary's Meals - Pray in May

  We invite you to join Mary’s Meals for our Pray in May campaign this year.   During Pray in May, we remember the children around the world who receive Mary’s Meals, their families and communities, and all of those living in poverty. This year, in the face of a hunger crisis unfolding in Ethiopia and largely going unreported in the media, we pray in a special way ...

Called to Be a Monk? A Monastic Come and See Day Sunday 23rd June 2024

  Sunday 23rd June 2024  - Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey 10am - 5pm Very often, even if we feel sure that we have some calling or vocation to priestly or religious life, we don’t take that first step by ourselves - we need someone else to ask the question! We monks at the Cistercian monastery of Our Lady of Bethlehem, in Portglenone, County Antrim, want to invite men ...

Reflection Day at SMA Dromantine on Saturday, 4th May

  Forgiveness; the journey from hurt to healing, freedom, peace and happiness. Led by Fr. Des Corrigan SMA.   Saturday 4th May        9.30am – 5.00pm Cost (incl. lunch) £38/€43   Tel 02830821964              email: admin@dromantineconference.com ...