News 2024

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly event at Knock Shrine on 28 July

    The National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2024 at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th July celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. His Excellency, Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, is the principal celebrant.    See below for further information.  ...

Death of Fr Charles McCann, Lissan, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, USA

  On Behalf of Archbishop Eamon: I am sorry to announce the news of the death this morning, 5 July 2024, of Fr Charles McCann.  May he rest in peace.   Fr Charles, a native of the Parish of Lissan, was ordained to the priesthood in 1969 for the Archdiocese of Washington, USA.  He ministered in America for over forty years before retiring to his native Parish of L...

Saint Brigid – St Brigid’s Camino for Children

  Join the Archdiocese of Armagh in celebrating the 1500th anniversary of St. Brigid's life and ministry!  To mark this occasion the Archdiocese has created a special Camino to St. Brigid for children, inviting children and their families to visit Churches and holy sites dedicated to St. Brigid across the Archdiocese of Armagh. Discover more and learn about how to...

Lough Derg is Recruiting a full-time Pastoral Programmes Co-ordinator

  Exciting career opportunity at Lough Derg! Recruitment has begun for a full-time Pastoral Programmes Co-ordinator.   If you or someone you know might be interested in applying, please contact Maureen at: mboyle@loughderg.org or see advert on www.loughderg.org for further details.   Lough Derg, Sanctuary of St Patrick, Pettigo, Co Donegal. ...

Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life, Saturday 3rd August

  2024 is the 40th year in which this pilgrimage to Walsingham will take place. It will be led by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton diocese.   See flyer for further information. ...

St Oliver Plunkett Sunday 7 July 2024

  St Oliver Plunkett Sunday takes place in Drogheda on 7 July.   Procession of Relics from Holy Family Church at 3.00pm. Mass at 4.00pm in St Peter’s Church. Celebrant: Bishop Michael Router. Homilist: Rev. Conor McDonough, OP. All welcome.   We look forward to celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth and the Golden Jubilee of the...

Irish Bishops call for courageous world leadership to stop Israel/Hamas war

  The Bishops of Ireland have asked for prayers for all people affected by the Israel/Hamas war, for the release of hostages, for humanitarian workers and for first responders.  Bishops reiterated the words of Pope Francis that this war is a "catastrophe for humanity.”   Bishops said, "we renew our call for an immediate cessation to the Israel/Hamas war in ...

Cam Mass Rock - Mass on Sunday, 7th July at 3pm

  Mass will be celebrated at the Cam Mass Rock (52 Roguery Road, Toome) on Sunday 7th July at 3pm.   Main Celebrant Bishop Donal McKeown.    Enquires to 02879650450  ...

Cemetery Sunday on 16th June, 2024 at 10:15am

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 16th June at 10:15 a.m. Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard.   The Chapel Car Park has limited parking space and this should be reserved primarily for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems. Others are asked to park in the field which can be accessed from the Derrygarve...

Car Parking arrangements for Cemetery Sunday

  The Chapel Car Park has limited parking space and this should be reserved primarily for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems. Others are asked to park in the field which can be accessed from the Derrygarve Road. Stewards will be in attendance for car parking.   Thank you for your co-operation. ...