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Reflection Days at SMA Dromantine
Sun. 6th March 9.30am - 5.30pm: ‘A Lenten Day of Reflection’ provides time and space to reflect and pray on Lenten Themes in preparation for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMA Cost (including full lunch) £35/E40 Fri. 11th 5pm – Sun. 13th March (2pm) ‘The Wonder of Creation: the Miracle of Life’ ...
Read MoreThe annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse takes place on Friday 25 February. Prayers will be offered at Masses on that day for those who have been hurt by abuse in the Church. We are all asked to remember this intention in our private prayers also. ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the McElhone family circle at this sad time following the death of Gerard. The remains will arrive at the Church of St Trea, Newbridge for 5.00pm on Wednesday, 16th February. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 17th February at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The House is Strictly P...
Read MoreOn Saturday, 12 February, Archbishop Eamon Martin presided over the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the extension works of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in De La Salle Terrace, Dundalk, Co Louth in the Archdiocese of Armagh. The seminary was established in 2012 for the purpose of forming priests who are specifically trained for the challenges of the New Evangelizatio...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Madden family circle at this sad time following the death of Annie. Removal from her home, 86 Queens Avenue, on Wednesday 9th February arriving at the Church of St Trea, Newbridge at 7.45pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 10th at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. The ...
Read More‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit?’ – Pope Francis Bishop Michael Router welcomes World Day of the Sick Message by Pope Francis As chair of the Council for Healthcare of the Irish Episcopal Conference, I welcome Pope Francis' message for the World Day of the Sick, which is celebrated on 11 February, th...
Read MoreApplications are now open Studying at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, you will be encouraged to engage critically, so that you can form your own ideas and conclusions, and become more skilled at expressing yourself and gain the confidence to communicate powerfully and eloquently. Who are these programmes for? Our postgraduate programmes appeal to a wide ran...
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On behalf of the National Vocations Office: On Tuesday, 1st March @ 8pm there will be an opportunity for young men to join in on Zoom to find out more about priesthood and to hear directly from two young men who are currently studying for the priesthood in our National Seminary in Maynooth. The event is being run by the National Vocations Office. Further information and...
Read MoreApplications are invited for an Operations Manager which is a key leadership role in delivering the Mission and Vision of Lough Derg, responsible for the smooth running of all day to day operational activities at the pilgrimage centre. For further details and Application Pack, contact Mary at +353 7198 61518 or email mary@loughderg.org. ...
Read MoreSchool Retreats available at Knock Shrine
We are delighted to announce that the Youth Ministry at Knock Shrine will resume school retreats throughout 2022. School retreats are available to both primary and secondary schools and offer students a meaningful, spiritually uplifting day to reflect within themselves and experience quality time with their fellow students. Retreat programmes are flexible and can be t...
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