News 2024

Free Lecture in Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library - 4 September 2024

  Free lecture: "The Fadgies – a view of the Omeath community of Irish speakers in 19th-century Belfast" by Prof Fionntán de Brún, Maynooth. Wednesday 4 September at 7.00 pm in Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library & Archive.   More information 028 3752 2981 or email eolas@ofiaich.ie ...

Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend Experience 8-10 November 2024

  For married couples who want something more in their marriage - more fun, spontaneity, excitement, communication, understanding, romance, intimacy, passion, and joy.. Next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is 8 - 10 November 2024 Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare Online booking only: www.marriageencounter.ie     See flyer below. ...

Weekend Retreat in Dromantine 27 – 29 September 2024

  Weekend Retreat in Dromantine 27 – 29 September 2024   The SMA community welcomes our supporters and friends to this Weekend Retreat and Reflection, which will be an opportunity to take time aside in the tranquil and relaxed setting of Dromantine. All will join in celebrating Mass each day at the Novena in honour of St Therese.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation a...

Pat (Rabbi) Fullerton's Funeral on Monday, 19th August at 1:00pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fullerton and O'Boyle family circles at this sad time following the death of Pat (Rabbi). Pat's funeral is from his home, 3 O'Neill’s Bungalows, Creagh, Newbridge on Monday at 12:20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him.   The Funeral ...

Statement by Archbishop Eamon Martin on the death of Archbishop Noël Treanor RIP

  On behalf of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, I wish to express my sadness at the news of the death yesterday of Archbishop Noël Treanor RIP, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.  Like so many others, I am greatly shocked by the suddenness of Archbishop Noël’s premature passing.   At this sad time for all who knew him across Ireland...

Diploma in Church Music at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth

    Programme is suitable for those already involved in the ministry of church music in the Christian tradition, whether as organists, singers, or choir directors.   Further details at the link below: https://sppu.ie/news-events/2024/diploma-in-church-music-final-year-students  ...

Centenary of St Oliver Plunkett in Blackrock 29 August- 1 September 2024

  To mark the Centenary of St Oliver Plunkett Church Blackrock, there will be a festival of flowers to mark the occasion. Starting with Mass at St Oliver Shrine, Ballybarrick at 7pm on Thursday 29th August.   Friday 30th the festival will be open with an ecumenical service at 2pm. Saturday 31st August Mass at 6.30pm Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin. Conclu...

Trócaire - After the cyclone, a way back

  The deafening sound was half-howl, half-roar.  And when Cyclone Freddy was finished in Malawi – with lives lost and houses obliterated – the once-fertile farmlands of Rhoda Joseph’s beloved Mchenge village were buried under mud and sand.  Poverty would make their recovery doubly hard. How do you restore soil for planting, when your family ...

Ballinderry Community Hub Events starting on 13th September

    Ballinderry Community Hub is holding 6 weeks of talks for older members of the community.   Starting Friday 13th September to Friday 11th October.     See list of events below:   Friday 13th September 10.30 Ivan McKeown Health and wellbeing Officer Mid Ulster District Council Home Safety Accident prevention ...

'Fan the Spark' Conference on 24 August 2024

  ‘Fan the Spark’ Conference for Young Adults (18-40) Saturday August 24, 9.30am-5.30pm in Legion of Mary, Brunswick St., Dublin. Cost €15.   Talks on art, faith, tour of Frank Duff House, Mass, adoration and more.   To book visit www.eventbrite.ie or contact deusetpatria@gmail.com ...