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Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland on the recent NI Assembly vote on the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment Bill) NI ‘The effect of similar legislation in other parts of the world has been to screen out of existence an entire sector of humanity… the Abortion Law in Northern Ireland will send a message to all citizens that unborn...
Read MoreMatt Talbot Prayer Society
Matt Talbot was freed from addiction through Mass, Adoration and the Rosary. The Matt Talbot Prayer Society prays daily and specifically for those enrolled to be freed from addictions including alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, eating and smoking through Matt Talbot's intercession. Mass will be celebrated on the first Monday of each month in St Patrick’s Cathedral, ...
Read MoreRota for 2021 Christmas Masses within the Parish
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Church capacity remains reduced to comply with the social distancing guidelines. Some pews in the Church are cordoned off to facilitate social distancing. When attending Mass, families from the same household may sit at one pew together without restrictions. Otherwise there are limited numbers allowed in each pew. You should maintain a s...
Read MoreBishops have asked that church bells be rung at 9.00am on Sunday 12 December in prayerful hope for all during this Season of Advent. Sunday 12 December has been chosen as it is the Third Sunday of Advent which is Gaudete (Rejoicing) Sunday. The bishops extended the invitation following their Winter General Meeting which concluded online on Wednesday 1 December. At their meeti...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Heaney family circle at this sad time following the death of Philomena. Philomena's Funeral is from her home, 40 Broagh Road on Wednesday, 1 December at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St Padre Pio pray for her. House is Strictly Private. The funeral...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Logue and Young family circles at this sad time following the death of Ann Camillus Logue (née Young), Maghera, (formerly Ballymaguigan). The Funeral is from her home, 14 Fallalea Rd, BT46 5JT on Tuesday 30th November 2021 at 1.20pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House...
Read MoreWe are inviting you to join in a 9 Day Rosary Novena beginning Tuesday 30th November and ending on Wednesday 8th December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. People all over Ireland will pray the Rosary together each evening at 9pm. Radio Maria will be hosting the praying of the Rosary and Archbishop Eamon will lead the final Rosary live on Radio Maria on Dece...
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s digital Advent Calendar "During Advent, let us reflect on the eternal message of Christmas, which is, Christ is alive and that He is our hope.” - Archbishop Martin Archbishop Eamon Martin has launched the 2021 interactive digital Advent Calendar, which will go live on www.catholicbishops....
Read MoreA Prayer by Telephone
The Sisters of Mercy, "Bethany", 34 Point Road, Dundalk welcome any person who may wish to request prayer especially during these difficult times. All requests are confidential. One of the sisters will be happy to LISTEN & PRAY with you, 9am -9pm daily. Telephone: ROI 042-9331602 NI 00353 42-933160...
Read MoreLough Derg on-line shop
Lough Derg online shop offers unique Christmas Cards, featuring scenes of the Island from across the centuries and bespoke Gifts including a limited edition Lough Derg Christmas Candle. Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards are also available – Fr La, Prior, will offer a triduum of Masses beginning on Christmas Eve for all those who are enrolled. Visit www.lou...
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