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Message of Archbishop Eamon Martin asking for prayer and sacrifice this Lent for the people of Ukraine The people of Ireland are well aware that we can never take peace for granted. We must always continue work for peace, to pray for peace and to make sacrifices for peace. The scenes from Ukraine in recent days are distressing and frightening. They re...
Read MoreThe number of pews cordoned off in the Church has been reduced to every other row, so more pews are now available to use. As a result, the rota system has been suspended and parishioners may now attend any of the weekend Masses. We thank you for following the rota system when it was in place. The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holydays remains suspended. Whe...
Read MoreOn behalf of WAVE Trauma Centre
Seamus Maquire from Aghagallion disappeared in or around Sept 1973/1974. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) has now confirmed that Seamus was disappeared. As the case falls under ICLVR any information about where Seamus is secretly buried is treated in the strictest confidence. It cannot be shared with any state body includ...
Read MoreSouthern Area Hospice Services are calling on the local community to get behind their ‘Big Bucket Collection’ which takes place in towns and villages throughout the Southern Trust Area on Friday 25th March 2022. Could you and your family, friends or work colleagues come together to volunteer at one of their collections? Southern Area Hospice are looking fo...
Read MoreThe City Chapter invites you to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 8:00pm in the Cardinal Tomás Ó’Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive, Armagh. Join author and storyteller Marianne McShane to experience the magic of traditional storytelling. Marvel at the princess who became Ireland’s mermaid saint, hear how the first harp came to Irel...
Read MoreUniversal Synod of the Church
Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Michael Router invite you during February to take part in the consultation for the Universal Synod of the Church. Your response, and the responses of various groups and organisations, across the archdiocese, will be very helpful and will contribute greatly to a listening process that is taking place around the world. To help you tak...
Read MoreThere will be a SYNOD meeting on the 23 February in the Parish Centre at 8 p.m. You are invited to come along and share your views on where the Church is being called at this time. Young people are especially welcome since you are the future of the Church. Further information on the Universal SYNOD process can be found at the links below: New website ...
Read MoreExperience Faith, Hope and Love with your family on a week-long Family Holiday Conference during Easter week! Activities for the whole family including workshops, talks, seminars, healing ministries and Mass each day. Where: Tramore Co. Waterford When: Easter Sunday evening until Friday 22nd April For booking and more information see www.arisefamilyconference....
Read MoreReflection 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. ...
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