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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...

St Patrick’s Way Pilgrim Walk 14 March 2025 Downpatrick

  ☘️Don’t miss a DIVINE invitation to come on St Patrick's Way Pilgrim Walk in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Saturday March 14 in honour of Ireland's patron saint and the 25th Anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre.   Includes the fabulous 180° IMAX film of St Patrick, with internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch, an authentic C...

St Patrick’s Charismatic Prayer Group Each Wednesday Reflection and Preparation for Easter

  The link below is for our prayer Group Meeting. St Patrick’s Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting Meeting ID.  867 4945 7035      Passcode: 374560  See attached flyer for further details. ...