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Raising Hope event 26 April 2025 Knock Shrine

  This event takes place on April 26th at Knock Shrine and features talks from guest speakers: Eanna Ni Lamhna -Scientist and Broadcaster, Jane Mellett- Outreach Officer for Trocaire, Dr Brendan O’Keefe- Geographer and Social Scientist. It promises to be an educational and rewarding day of dialogue and discussion. Full details of...

The Good Friday Ceremonies have been cancelled in the Church of St. Trea

  Please note that the Good Friday Ceremonies have been cancelled in the Church of St. Trea.   The Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the Cross will be held in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt at 3:00p.m. and in the Church of St Patrick, Castledawson at 3:00p.m.   The Celebration of the Passion will be held in the Church of Our Lady of the Assu...

Cemetery Sunday on 15th June, 2025 at 10:15am

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 15th June, 2025 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 be accessed from the Derry...

Peter Keenan's Funeral on Wednesday, 9th April at 10.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Keenan and Donnelly family circles at this sad time following the death of Peter. Peter's funeral is from his late residence, 49 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge, on Wednesday at 9:10am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. The Funeral Ma...

Sacred Heart Statue for parishes

  Below is a letter from Deacon John Taaffe regarding a nationwide initiative for the Jubilee Year called the Jubilee Sacred Heart Crusade of Love and Hope - inspired by the Holy Father’s recent encyclical letter ‘Dilexit Nos’ (celebrating also the 350th Anniversary of the Sacred Heart revelations at Paray-le-Monial).  ...

Dromantine Summer Camp Registration

  Set your alarms!! 7am on 01/03/25 registration opens for Dromantine Summer Camp 2025.  Ahead of player registration we have some important information for you to note: you will only be able to register one player at a time, therefore to register multiple children you will have to complete one booking then return to the registration page and start a new registration- o...

Dromantine Schedule of Upcoming Retreats and Workshops

  On behalf of Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre:   Please find below a schedule of retreats and workshops taking place in Dromantine and which might be of interest to you and / or your parishioners. ...

Francis (Francie) Graffin's Funeral on Friday, 21st February at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Graffin family circle at this sad time following the death of Francis (Francie). Francie's funeral is from his home, 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan, BT45 6LF on Friday 21st February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray f...

St Oliver Plunkett 400 - letter from Archbishop Eamon plus primary school resources

  To celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the birth of Saint Oliver Plunkett, a primary school resource document has been created. Please find below a letter from Archbishop Eamon, together with the address by Archbishop Eamon at the launch of St. Oliver 400 and the primary school resource document.  ...

Jubilee Pilgrimage Visits to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

  On behalf of Fr Barry Matthews, Adm Armagh Parish   As we enter this Jubilee Year, I want to wish you a Hope filled 2025. I want to invite you and members of your parish community to be part of this special year by participating in a special pilgrimage day to St Patrick’s Cathedral during this Jubilee Year. St Patrick’s Cathedral will welcome Parishes with...