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Statement of the Autumn 2021 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

  Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered in-person this week in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, for their Autumn 2021 General Meeting.   Due to public health restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bishops’ Conference had hosted its previous five plenary meetings via video link.  The President of the Conference is Arch...

Two events being held in October for Our Lady

    On Saturday, October 9th, The Hail Holy Queen Conference will be on Radio Maria Ireland at 2pm.  Guest speakers include Bishop John Keenan, Dr. Patrick Kenny, Fr. Gerry McCloskey, and Dr. Blythe Kaufman. On the following day (Sunday, October 10th), the Coastal Rosary will take place at 2.30pm.  Join people from around Ireland to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith ...

Seamus McIvor's Funeral on Monday, 4th October at 2:00 pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McIvor family at this sad time following the death of Seamus. Seamus's funeral is from his home, 23 O’Neill Park, Ballyronan BT45 6LX on Monday, 4th October at 1.40pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. ...

Resources for Day for Life 2021 on Sunday 3 October

    This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 3 October. In the context of the recent proposal to introduce assisted suicide, both in Ireland and the UK, this year's Day for Life message invites Catholics to consider a more positive and compassionate response to the care of people who are in the final stages of life. Additional resources are availab...

Pilgrimage to Fatima/Estoril 23rd - 30th October

  Pilgrimage to Fatima/Estoril for 7 nights from the 23rd October - 30th October. Led by Fr Garrett Campbell and Fr Lawrence Boyle. Some places still available. Flights from Dublin to Lisbon Price: £725 Sterling per person sharing All inclusive   For more information visit www.cookstownparish.com or contact parish office on 028 8676 3370  ...

Church leaders invite prayerful support for Service of Reflection and Hope

    In a joint statement the Church Leaders have invited ‘prayerful support’ for their Service of Reflection and Hope, which takes place at Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, on 21 October 2021.  The Church Leaders said:   "Towards the end of 2020, after prayerful reflection and dialogue, we made a decision as the Church Leaders Gr...

Triduum of Prayer to St Joseph - 12th to 14th October

  To mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed this year as a Year of St Joseph.   A special Triduum of Prayer to St Joseph will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh from Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 October. Mass on each of the days will be celebrated at 8am, 10am and 7.30pm. Let us a...

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Annual Service of Remembrance – 3 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 3 October at 3pm.   Join us as we come together to remember those affected by pregnancy, infant and childhood bereavement.  ...

Annual Pro Life Pilgrimage to Walsingham, England – 23 October

  Annual Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham. For all those for whom distance prevents them attending in person, the Shrine livestream (https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/) will carry the main events of the day so that those watching online can join in with the prayers and devotions.  The main programme commences with the midda...

Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre - Retreat and Workshops

    Bookings are still available for the following preached retreat and workshops in Dromantine Conference Centre.  Open to everyone. The centre will operate in full compliance with all public health regulations.  Called By A New Name -Refocus, Recharge and Reconnect in a Post-Pandemic World (3 - 8 October £ 420 / € 490) Hello You - Finding ...