News 2024

‘Day for Life’: a dedicated day celebrating the beauty and dignity of all human life on 16th June

  Day for Life Sunday is celebrated annually with a special message by the Catholic Church across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day specifically dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the deep value and meaning of human life at every stage, and in every condition. On Sunday 16 June, the Church will mark Day for Life 2024 with a message on the theme: The Lord is...

A triduum in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 20, 21,22 June 2024

  A triduum in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will take place in St. Joseph's Redemptorist Church, Dundalk on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of June at the 9.30am Mass.   All are welcome. ...

Teresa O'Neill's Funeral on Tuesday, 4th June at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the O’Neill and Corr family circles at this sad time following the death of Teresa O’Neill (née Corr) (Ballymaguigan, formerly of Kinturk). Teresa's funeral is from her home, 237 Shore Road, BT45 6LL on Tuesday, 4th June at 10.25am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoin...

Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge Graveyard Rules and Regulations

  Because burial ground in the parish is a very limited resource it is important to use it efficiently. For this reason, it is important that all new graves be deep enough for two coffins (a double grave is double deep). Only when more than two burials in a plot will be required can a double width be allocated.   Guidelines can be read in the Church porch or at the document bel...

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...