News 2026

New Website set up by the Irish Bishops Conference: TheWay.ie

  TheWay.ie is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the 'Good News' and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland.  It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith, and pass on the faith.  It is for both seekers and followers. ...

Pioneer pilgrimage mass @ Knock Shrine, 3pm Sunday 19th July

  The annual Pioneer pilgrimage Mass at Knock Shrine will be celebrated in the Basilica at 3pm this Sunday 19 July 2026. Pioneers extend a welcome to families and relatives of people who are undergoing treatment for addiction at this time. Pioneer emblems and certificates will be available in St John’s Rest and Care Centre from 1pm.  People who are ...

Burren Outdoor Retreat, Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th September

  Would you like to come with us on a journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites? Let the beauty of this place renew you in body and soul. Residential (people within easy reach may commute). Contact Mary at 087 970 1130 for information or Des at 085 161 4951 for bookings.   ...

The Feast of St Anne, Sunday 26th July

  Mass at 10.30am will be in the Convent Gardens weather permitting, if not Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church. A Blessing with St Anne’s Relic during the Mass. St Anne’s Oil and Cords available during the day. The Nine Day Novena will start on Friday 17th July at the 10.30am Mass and continue at the daily Masses leading up to the Feast. Novena Prayers are ...

Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 26th July

  The Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on the 26th July 2026. The theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – "I will never forget you” (Isaiah 49:15) – reminds us that God’s unwavering love is the ultimate answer to the isolation and neglect so often experienced by the elderl...

Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with online delivery

    ATU St Angelas is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026: Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with online delivery. The programme is open to: Qualified primary school teachers; Qualified post-primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching. Parents, sacramental preparation teams and parish catech...

This week's schedule at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge

  This week's schedule at the Church of Saint Trea is shown below.    Sunday, 19 July Mass at 10:15am Monday, 20 July Mass at 10am Miraculous Medal Novena at 7pm Tuesday, 21 July Mass at 10am Wednesday, 22 July Mass ...

Sunday Mass from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge

  Sunday's Mass from the Church of Saint Trea, Newbridge can be viewed from 10:15 a.m. on the parish webcam at the link below:   Church of St Trea, Newbridge Webcam The Mass can also be viewed on  St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on...

Redemptoris Mater Seminary - Inauguration of the New Seminary Extension

  On 28th June 2026 at 3:30PM, Archbishop Eamon Martin will preside over the official inauguration of the new seminary extension and dedicate the new seminary church.   The ceremony can be followed on YouTube using the link below:   Inauguration of the New Seminary Extension   Fr. Giuseppe Pollio Rector Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Mis...

Cemetery Sunday at St. Trea's Church on 21st June, 2026 at 10:15am

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 21st June, 2026 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 acc...