News 2024

Bishop Michael Router’s homily for the celebration of Mass for the Feast of Saint Brigid

  Pope Francis has brought many women into the highest governance roles in the Vatican.  The synodal process, that is at the heart of the Church’s life, is presently reflecting on how to establish a more equitable and realistic role for women in the future. Homily Jesus encourages us in the gospel of Saint Luke today to "Be compassionate as your Father i...

Life in the Holy Spirit Seminars during Lent

  Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invite you to Life in the Holy Spirit Seminars Taking place Thursdays in conjunction with 7.30 pm Mass in Sacred Heart Church Omagh 15th February God’s Love Fr Charles Cross, The Grann 22nd February Salvation Rev Dr Columba M Toman, OP ...

Alpha Course - Curious about faith?

  Alpha Course starts Thursday, 15th February 2024 at 7.30 pm in the Parish Pastoral Hall, Jonesborough, facilitated by Deacon George Kingsnorth. Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of fait...

View Webcam for the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge

  The webcam for the Church of St. Trea can be viewed below.   Click on the 'Play Video' button to view the webcam. If you wish to view in Full screen, click on the 'Full screen' icon at the bottom right-hand side.     ...

Accord (NI) - Let us help you support your Marriage & Relationship

  If you feel your marriage or relationship is in crisis or need a little guidance and feel that you both could benefit from Marriage & Relationship Counselling, either face to face or online, contact your local Centre.  Every year we help thousands of couples rebuild and sustain healthy relationships.   Call us on 02890 233002 for all N. Ireland centres:  N. Ir...

Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024

    The Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 takes place this year from the 12 to 17 May.   All local committees have received their booking packages.   The fare is €895 per person sharing (single Room Supplement €190 & Travel Insurance of €39 extra).   The fare includes: Flights to and from Lourdes Transfers to and from Airport in ...

Helen Fitzsimons' Funeral on Monday, 22nd January at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fitzsimons family circle at this sad time following the death of Helen. Helen's funeral is from the home of her niece, Frances Johnston, 16 Gracefield Road, Magherafelt on Monday 22nd January at 8.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of The Holy Family, Teconnaught. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart ...

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje on 21st August 2024

  Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 21st August 2024 for 7 nights, half board.    Spiritual Director: Father John McKeever.    £675 with £100 deposit paid before 2nd February 2024, £715 after this date.   Contact Martin 07889 186915 or Lucia 07926 132847 ...

Medical Missionaries of Mary - Photography Exhibition from 24th - 27th January

  The Medical Missionaries of Mary invite you to the "Daring to Hope” Photography Exhibition, reflecting the social history of the journey of some Irish Religious Sisters in Ireland and overseas between 1923-2023. Throughout the last 100 years, the focus of Sisters was to go where there was the most need. This is a tribute in images to their devotion. The MMM Sisters are part ...

Saint Brigid 1500 – A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Saint Brigid

  On the 1st February 2024 a year dedicated to Saint Brigid will commence.  Given that Saint Brigid was born in the Archdiocese in Faughart Parish we thought it was important that we mark the 1500th anniversary of her life and ministry during the upcoming year.   To this end we include a digital booklet which outlines some of the liturgies, events and initiatives...