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Catholic Couples — Date Night 18 April @ 7 Armagh City Hotel

  Join us for an unforgettable evening with Mark & Anne O’Leary — inspiring talks, laughter, faith, and a gorgeous 4‑course meal!  Sat 18 April at 7pm in Armagh City Hotel Fun prizes • Great atmosphere • A perfect night out together!   For more information of to book contact: info@catholicmothers.ie ...

Residental Vocational Discernment Weekend Drumalis Retreat Centre 6-8 March

  The Vocations Directors of the North of Ireland have arranged for a Residential Vocational Discernment Weekend which will take place in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne from March 6th to 8th.   Anyone interested in attending are asked to contact the Archdiocese of Armagh Vocations Director - Fr Barry Matthews on armaghpriest@gmail.com to book a free place.    We en...

The Camino de Santiaga de Compostelo 27 July 2026 for 7 nights

  Walk the Camino (The Portuguese Way), beginning in Vigo and finishing in Santiago.   The route takes pilgrims through stunning countryside, villages and towns and we will also walk past terraced fields, lush forests and beautiful vineyards. Over the course of the week, pilgrims will walk approximately 100km and pilgrims will spend the last day in the ancient city of Santiago de C...

Songs of Peace in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 8 March at 7pm

  Join St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir and Jubilus Choir, accompanied by the Cathedral Sinfonia, for the opening concert of the 2026 Home of St Patrick Festival on Sunday 8 March at 7pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral.   Experience an inspiring evening of choral music featuring extracts from ‘The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace,’ by Karl Jenkins, alongside other wor...

Parishioners who wish to take a short-term pledge for Lent

  Parishioners who wish to take a short-term pledge for Lent are invited to visit www.pioneers.ie or to speak to a Pioneer in the parish. See attached flyer ...

Life in the Spirit Seminars 2026 in Omagh each Thursday 19 Feb until 26 March

   Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to Life in the Spirit Seminars 2026 : Sacred Heart Church, Omagh, Co.Tyrone.    Accessible online at www.drumraghparish.com    Grace filled Lenten Journey each Thursday 19 Feb until 26 March Thursday 7.30pm Holy Mass.    "Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary use words.&...

Armagh Annual Pilgrimmage to Lourdes 10 – 15 May 2026

    The 2026 Armagh Annual Pilgrimmage to Lourdes will take place from the 10th to the 15th of May 2026.  The pricing for the May Pilgrimmage has been structured slightly different from previous years.   The Accueil Notre Dame: For our Assisted Pilgrims sharing in the Accueil, fares will be €1,050.00 (this includes JWT Travel Insurance). The Agena and The Jeann...

John McVey's Funeral on Friday, 13th February at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McVey and Collins family circles at this sad time following the death of John. John's funeral is from 122 Creagh Road on Friday, 13th February 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 Funeral Mass ca...

Friends of Alps thank Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Parish

  Friends of Alps would like to say a massive thank you to the parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan for holding a Christmas Charity Collection in Aid of Alps. This collection raised £1150 and will be used to provide counselling services for people locally. The commitment to raising this amazing amount will ensure all of our staff will continue to do the amazing work ...

Temperance Mass on Saturday 14th February 2026

  Archdiocese of Armagh Pioneers will be joining the Parishioners of Clonfeacle at their Vigil Mass on Saturday 14th February 2026 in St John’s Church, Moy at 6.30pm.   Rev Fr Thomas Mc Hugh will be the Celebrant. The Regions of Armagh Cookstown and Dungannon should all be together for this being Temperance Sunday on the following day.   As we approach Lent, we ...