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Christmas greetings from Archbishop Eamon - Advent 2025

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This short verse from the Book of Revelation is one of my Advent favourites, made even more special by William Holman Hunt’s famous painting. It shows Jesus standing in an orchard garden, knocking at the door of a house.  It’s semi dark, just before dawn.  Jesus, the Light of the World, holds a lantern. ...

Mary (Molly) McLaughlin's Funeral on Tuesday, 16th December at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McLaughlin and Lee family circles at this sad time following the death of Mary (Molly) McLaughlin (née Lee). Molly's Requiem Mass is on Tuesday, 16th December at 11:00am in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. The Funeral Mass can b...

Danny McGlone's Funeral on Tuesday, 16th December at 2.00pm in Moneyglass

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McGlone and Agnew family circles at this sad time following the death of Danny McGlone (Moneyglass and formerly Newbridge). Danny's Funeral is from his home, 13 Marion Hill, Toomebridge, BT41 3PX on Tuesday 16th December at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Moneyglass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining c...

Parish Mission for Newbridge and Ballymaguigan 13th - 16th December

  If you haven't heard....we are having a parish mission led by Fr Gallagher of the Redemptorist Fathers. It starts on 13th of December, Saturday evening with Mass and ends on Tuesday 16th December.   In this season of Advent it allows us, and indeed invites us, to come away for a while and rest in the presence of God. We explore the spiritual life, who we are, why we are. These ans...

Padraig (Paddy) Bateson's Funeral on Wednesday, 3rd December at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bateson family circle at this sad time following the death of Padraig (Paddy). Paddy's funeral is from his home, 16a Murob Park, Ballymena on Wednesday, 3rd December at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church St Trea, Newbridge. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul...

Mary McGrogan's Funeral on Monday, 24th November at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McGrogan and McErlean family circles at this sad time following the death of Mary McGrogan (née McErlean). Mary's funeral is from her home, 142 Creagh Road, Castledawson on Monday 24th November at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred...

All night Vigil to Knock on Sunday, 7th December 2025

    Bus leaves St. Oliver Plunkett Church Carpark at 4:00pm 7th December. Return approx. 9:00am 8th December.   Bus £20.00 2 course meal 30 euro.   Contact Una on 07743575969.   See poster below for further information.  ...

Josie Hamilton's Funeral on Friday, 21st November at 11:00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton and O'Neill family circles at this sad time following the death of Josie Hamilton (née O'Neill). Josie's funeral is from her nephew Michael Cassidy’s home at 21 Barrack Road, Ballymaguigan, Magherafelt BT45 6LY on Friday, 21st November at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Internment af...

Trócaire’s Gifts of Change, Christmas Initiative

  "Could you help share the true spirit of Christmas in your parish?   Trócaire are appealing for volunteers to help sell their Gifts of Change to help make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world.   For more information, please see the video below...   Trócaire’s Gifts of Change on Vimeo ...

World Youth Day 2000 Reunion 28 November at 6pm Benburb Priory

  Archdiocese of Armagh reunion. Friday, 28th November 2025 at Benburb Priory.   6pm Welcome. 6:30pm Holy Mass - celebrant Fr. Gerry Campbell 7:30 Food and craic.   RSVP - Brenda Lacey at 07856968091   See attached flyer for more information.  ...