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Youth 2000 Ulster Retreat

  The next Youth 2000 Ulster retreat will be taking place in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Lough Derg, Co. Donegal between 14th-16th October 2022.   This retreat is for anyone aged 16-35.  Great CRAIC!!, Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops,Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games & plenty ...

Statement by the Northern Catholic Bishops on the current economic crisis for the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul

    "For the poorest in our society, this is an emergency, not a crisis. We call on everyone, from public representatives to parishioners in our parishes, to come together in a spirit of solidarity and active concern for those who are in need among us at this time.”   "Despite political differences about the Protocol and a future border poll, the most ...

Annual Service of Remembrance on 2nd October

  Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Women and Children’s Services are holding their annual Service of Remembrance in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda, on Sunday 2nd October 2022 at 3pm.   Join us as we come together to remember those affected by pregnancy, infant and childhood bereavement. ...

Peter O'Connor's Funeral on Sunday, 18th September at 10.00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Connor family circle at this sad time following the death of Peter. Removal is from his home, 122 Hillhead Road, Castledawson on Saturday, 17th September at 6.00pm arriving at the Church of St Trea, Newbridge at 6.45pm. The funeral is on Sunday, 18th September at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of...

Youth 2000 Ulster Fundraiser on Saturday, 24th September

  Youth 2000 are holding a "Country Barndance”! Join us for a night of craic, food and dancing in the Mellon Hotel, Omagh on Sat 24th Sept. Welcome- 6pm to start at 6.30pm.   We’ll teach you how to throw a few moves before dinner and after dinner you’ll dance til the cows come home!! Suggested style "Wild West” but not necessary. &nbs...

Anam Cara, Armagh event on Wednesday, 28th September

  Anam Cara Armagh, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 28th September 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 ...

Mary’s Meals

  Mary’s Meals is a simple solution to world hunger.  In our 20th year, we provide a daily meal to over 2 million children every school day in some of the world’s poorest countries.  The daily meal we serve enables children to come to the classroom rather than having to work, beg or scavenge for their food. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child in a place of ed...

St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir, Armagh seek new members

  The Choir is delighted to resume their choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings in the Cathedral Synod Hall.  We would like to welcome new members, especially altos, tenors and basses.  Experience of singing in a choir and being able to read music is an advantage but not essential.  If you have a good ear and a phone to record lines, you will have no difficulties.   Th...

Sharing the Good News Issue 79 - 7 September 2022

  CatholicNews.ie are delighted to bring you this week’s issue of the new Sharing the Good News weekly e-Zine for parishes and dioceses which replaces the former monthly newsletter issued in PDF format.  This week we feature: the search for Ireland’s favourite hymn by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin; a special day of prayer for the people of Ukraine on Lo...

Trip to Lough Derg on Saturday, 24th September

  A bus trip will go to Lough Derg on Saturday, 24th September, leaving Castledawson Roundabout at 7.15am. It will return at approximately 7pm. Lunch and tea will be served.   The cost is £55.   If interested, please ring Olive at: 07887 614094  ...