News 2024

Catholic Communications Office – Newsletter

  The Catholic Communications Office produces a five-story weekly ezine Sharing Good News that reports on stories associated with the Bishops' Conference, activities in parishes and dioceses, and that celebrates Church life generally.   If you wish to subscribe to receive Sharing Good News, please register your email address on: https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter/. ...

Sisters of St Clare ‘Come and See’ day on 15 June 2024

  The Sisters of St. Clare extend an invitation to women who are exploring the possibility of entering Religious Life to a ‘Come and See’ day in our convent. Saturday 15th June 10 - 5.00pm.   If interested, please contact: Sisters of St. Clare, St. Clare’s Convent, 42 Glenvale Road, Newry.  Tel. 02830832828 ...

Dromantine Sunday, Fun Day 9 June 2024 1.30 – 5.30 pm

  Attractions – Grand Draw, Country and Western Music, Flower Demonstration by the renowned florist Susan Turley, Vintage Tractors, Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Courses , Stalls, Food, Refreshments and much more! See attached flyer. ...

Accord CLG Training opportunity for Couple Counsellor closing date 27 May 2024

    Couple Counsellor: Unique Training Opportunity  University Level 8 (RoI)/Level 6 (UK)   Accord CLG is recruiting experienced practitioners to train in the specialism of Couple Counselling.  Successful applicants will follow a 16-day Certificate programme (128 hours class contact) which will provide the clinical skills essential to co...

All Ireland Rosary Rally at Knock on 1 June 2024

  The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st in Knock.   The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John's Centre.  Speakers include Fr Michael Donnelly, Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM and Fr Joseph Maria Deane CFR.  There will be an opportunity to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland from 11.30 am in St John's Centre.  A...

St. Brigid 1500 – Family Fun Day in Dundalk on 16th June 2024

  The Archdiocese of Armagh in partnership with the Dundalk parishes, will host a Family Fun Day in the grounds of St. Patrick’s Church, Dundalk, on the 16th June 2024 from 3pm – 6pm. The family fun day will be followed by a procession to St. Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk, for a special prayer service dedicated to St. Brigid. The event is part of the Archdiocese o...

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...