News 2026

William Young's Funeral on Friday, 15th May at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Young and Devlin family circles at this sad time following the death of William. William's funeral is from his home, 25 Ballymaguigan Road, on Friday 15th May at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. &...

Johnny Gilmore's Funeral on Monday, 11th May at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gilmore family circle at this sad time following the death of Johnny. Johnny's funeral is from 1 Mullaghboy Crescent, Magherafelt on Monday 11th May at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The Funer...

Irish Christian leaders condemn femicide, all violence against women and misogyny

    Following their latest meeting, which took place on Friday 1 May, the Church Leaders Group (Ireland), which is made up of the Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Armagh, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the Presidents of the Methodist Church in Ireland, and the Irish Council of Churches, have expressed their sympathy and prayerful support for all...

Cemetery Sunday 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 b...

Precious Life - Pro-Life Apologetics Day on Saturday, 25 April

  Precious Life invites young people to a Pro-Life Apologetics Day on Saturday, 25 April from 2:00–4:00pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Belfast.   This session will help equip youth to respond confidently and compassionately to pro-life questions. Free pizza will be provided afterwards.   For more info, contact 07956 451655. ...

Novena of Peace (in response to the Holy Father’s call to pray for peace)

  Below is a 9 day Novena of Peace in response to the Holy Father’s call to pray for peace. ...

St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church Dundalk Lenten Healing Service 1 March @ 7pm

  The first Lenten Healing Service will take place on Sunday the 1st of March at 7pm. The theme is: Bridging Personal Experience and Professional Insight – A conversation on Mental Health All are welcome....

International Women’s Day – Sunday 8 March 2026

  Next Sunday, 8 March 2026, our parish will join the Archdiocese of Armagh and Dromore Diocese in celebrating International Women’s Day.   We will give thanks for the women who contribute so much to the life of our Church—through ministry, service, leadership, and quiet dedication.   All are invited to stay after Mass for a short parish g...

Archdiocese of Armagh - Safeguarding Briefing

  Sunday 15th February 2026: Safeguarding Briefing (to be read out at Masses)    This briefing can be read out at Mass on the weekend of 14th and 15th February 2026 and may be read by the Parish Safeguarding Representative, Pastoral Council Chair or the Priest.  Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. [My name is (name), and I am the Parish Safeguarding Repres...

Annual Day of Prayer for Survivors & Victims of Abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland

  Dear Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Please find attached a letter from Archbishop Eamon and Stephen Sherry, Director of Safeguarding, along with supporting documents.   Kind regards, Pierce Fox Pierce Fox KM, PSD Administrative Officer   Dear Father, Deacon, Parish Safeguarding Representative, Annual Day of Prayer for Survivors & Victims of A...