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St. Pius X College, Magherafelt Open Day on Saturday, 14th January

    The St. Pius X College, Magherafelt's Open Day is on Saturday, 14th January, 2023 at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome to attend.     ...

Living Church – Faith Development Conference on Saturday 28th January

  The Living Church Office is hosting a Faith Development Conference in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, on Saturday 28th January 2023.   This course will equip you with the skills and resources to lead faith development programmes in your parish, with your prayer group or organisation. Five excellent Programmes are being showcased and there will be an opport...

Anam Cara Armagh Parent Evening on Wednesday, 25th January

  Anam Cara Armagh, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 25th January at 7:15pm in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, BT601E.   This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an ...

Armagh Parish Holy Spirit Prayer Group – New Life in the Spirit Seminars

    The Synod Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Wednesday evenings at 8pm, beginning on Wednesday 8th February 2023.   Wed, 8 Feb   Introduction and Testimony (Fr Eamonn Kelly) Wed, 15 Feb  God's Love (Malachi Cush)  Wed, 22 Feb  Salvation (Archbishop Eamon Martin)...

NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes

  The NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Sunday, 28 May to Friday, 2 June 2023.   The price of £799 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include:  Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd; Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on...

Archbishop Eamon Martin's homily for Mass to celebrate World Day of Peace 2023

  In his reflection on the words, "Blessed are the peacemakers”, the late Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that peace is both a gift of God, and at the same time is the fruit of human effort. The Good Friday Agreement was an immense historic achievement which involved openness, sacrifice and risk taking.  It provided an opportunity for a new beginning after such an a...

Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

  On Behalf of Fr Colm Hagan, Diocesan Secretary:     Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Following the news this morning of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Eamon will celebrate Mass for Pope Benedict in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Tuesday 3 January at 7.30pm.   Priests, religious and the lay faithful of the diocese are welcome to j...

Archbishop Eamon Martin offers prayerful condolences on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

  Books of Condolence available in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, and on www.catholicbishops.ie, Facebook page @IrishCatholicBishops, Twitter @CatholicBishops and on Instagram: CatholicBishops.   In response to the announcement by the Holy See of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has issu...

Happy Christmas - Video from Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Armagh

  The Redemptoris Mater Seminary has prepared a video to wish you a Happy Christmas.  We would like to share it with you and with the parishes of our Archdiocese.    The YouTube video can be accessed at the link below:    Redemptoris Mater Seminary Armagh - Christmas Carols 2022  ...

A Prayer by Telephone

  The Sisters of Mercy, "Bethany”, 34 Point Road, Dundalk, welcome any person who may wish to request prayer, especially during these difficult times.  All requests are confidential.    From NI    Tel: 00353 42 9331602  9am – 9pm Daily From ROI Tel: 042 9331602  9am – 9pm Daily   One of the sisters will be happy to...