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Archbishop Eamon Martin ordains Father Carlos Esteban Rojo

    Archbishop Eamon Martin: "I hope and pray that some of our young school leavers will be open to hearing God’s call to priesthood and the religious life”   Archbishop Eamon Martin ordains Father Carlos Esteban Rojo. Mass of Ordination to the priesthood celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.  See photos of ordination attached. ...

Marian Pilgrimages to Lourdes from May 2023

  Join a fully escorted pilgrimage to Lourdes. Pilgrimage groups have a full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages. Click on the link below to view upcoming pilgrimages to Lourdes:   Marian Pilgrimages to Lourdes Upcoming pilgrimages include the following: 63rd International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes 11th May - 4 Nights 3* Hotel St...

Cemetery Sunday Mass on 18th June, 2023

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 18th June, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.   Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard. ...

Vocations Sunday

  Today, 30th April, is Vocations Sunday, a day where we pray in a special way for Vocations to the Priesthood.   Today marks the beginning of a ‘Year of Prayer for Diocesan Vocations’ organised by the Irish Bishops in response to the reduced number of seminarians training for the Priesthood.  Please continue to pray for Vocations and encourage your own family on...

ACCORD NI is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators

  Accord NI Catholic Marriage Care Service is recruiting Marriage Education Facilitators to provide Sacramental Marriage Preparation for couples in your diocese.   We are seeking individuals who are good communicators and have an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life. This is an opportunity to formally train with...

Totus Tuus Women of Faith Conference 2023

  The Totus Tuus Women of Faith Conference 2023 will be LIVE on Radio Maria Ireland this coming Saturday May 6th from 2pm.   Speakers include Siobhán Dunniece, Sr. Benedetta (Sisters of Merciful Jesus), Katie Ascough and Mary Anne Collins.   You can follow the conference by: Going online at www.radiomaria.ie. Download the Radio Maria IRELAND App to your smartphon...

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

  Programme of Events. Wednesday 3 May An invitation to all who are involved in different ministries in parishes, throughout the Archdiocese of Armagh - 7pm Evening Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed) Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall. Friday 12 May An invitation to all the Religious of the A...

Recordings of the Rosary with meditations by the Dominican Nuns, Drogheda

  Recordings of the 20 mysteries of the Rosary, with meditations, by the Dominican Nuns, Monastery of St Catherine of Siena, Drogheda can be downloaded from www.dominicannuns.ie   The link to the web page, with the audio files for download is here.   The link to the youtube video is here. ...

Vocation Discernment Weekend for Single Women

  A Life of Adoration, Prayer, Intercession for the World Vocation Discernment Weekend, 26th – 28th May 2023 for Single Women Aged (18-35) For more information, please contact: Sr Mairéad OP, Monastery of St Catherine of Siena, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth. A92 KR84 Tel: 041 9838524; E-mail: sienavoc@gmail.com Website: www.dominicannuns.ie  ...

John Hurl's Funeral on Tuesday, 25th April at 11:00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hurl family circle at this sad time following the death of John. John's funeral is from his home, 160 Aughrim Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3SH on Tuesday 25th April at 10.30am 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.   ...