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Archbishop Eamon Martin pays tribute to Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam on his retirement and congratulates Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy I wish to offer my prayerful good wishes to Archbishop Michael Neary on his retirement as Archbishop of Tuam. My feelings are mixed, of course, as Archbishop Michael – currently the longest serving member of the Bi...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Hurl and Rooney family circles at this sad time following the death of Anne. Anne's Funeral is on Tuesday, 9th November at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Covid restrictions are in place. The funeral numbers will be limited to social distancing within the Church. &nb...
Read MoreThe Universal Synod involves consulting with every member of the Church. Initially four questions have been given, and parishioners are invited to submit their comments to each of these questions. Copies of the questions will be available in the porch at the chapel and on the parish website as well as on the Parish Facebook page. Replies, which should be anonym...
Read MoreAdvent Let's Talk Family Programme
The Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre is hosting four "Let's Talk Family Sessions", in the season of Advent via Zoom starting on Thursday 18th November at 7pm. You are invited to join them in a conversation around the joys and challenges of Family life in today’s church and society via Zoom. Each session lasts for an hour and a half and is f...
Read MoreThe Archdiocese of Armagh is hoping to appoint two Youth Ministry Coordinators to develop Youth Ministry within the Archdiocese. These posts were previously advertised in July, but are now being re-advertised. The roles have been reviewed and the essential criteria required have been updated in order to attract a wider uptake of applicants. Please find below a co...
Read MoreSharing the Good News Issue 69 - October 2021
Please see below Issue 69 of Sharing the Good News. It can also be downloaded from the home page of www.catholicbishops.ie. The October issue features the following articles: Rebrand of Pope’s charity as ‘Missio Ireland’ ahead of World Mission Sunday ; Bishops call for climate action and support for the ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’...
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon has asked that the Pastoral Message attached in the Related Downloads Section below be circulated to parishioners. For more information on the Synodal Pathway, you can click on the link below to the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference website: The Synodal Pathway ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Mackle and Regan families at this sad time following the death of Roisin. Roisin's Funeral is from her home, 43 Creagh Road, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 14th October for Requiem Mass at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The House is Strictly Private. The funeral numb...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Doyle family at this sad time following the death of Seamus. Seamus's Funeral Mass is on Wednesday, 13th October at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The House is Strictly Private, Immediate Family only. The funeral numb...
Read MoreMembers 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...
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