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Rose Young's Funeral on Thursday, 2nd September at 11.00 am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Young family at this sad time following the death of Rose. Rose's funeral is from her home, 233 Shore Road, Ballyronan, BT45 6LL, on Thursday, 2nd September at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Sadly d...

Sean McKeever's Funeral on Monday, 30th August at 2:00pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKeever family at this sad time following the death of Sean. Sean's funeral is from his home, 195 Shore Road, Ballyronan, BT45 6LP on Monday, 30th August at 1.30pm 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. Sadly due to current...

The Priory Institute online theology courses starting in Autumn 2021

    Study Theology Online, is this for you?   The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register now for Autumn 2021. Find out more on their website at the link below:   The Priory Institute website. Alternatively, you may wish to click on the link be...

Patsy Mackle's Funeral on Friday, 20th August at 3:00pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mackle family at this sad time following the death of Patsy. Patsy's Funeral is from his home, 208 Moneynick Road, on Friday at 2.30pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Moneyglass. The Funeral numbers will be limited due to social distancing...

Benburb Priory Hosting 'New Beginnings' Event on 26 August

  On Thursday, 26 August at 7:30pm, Benburb Priory is hosting an unparalleled event, 'New Beginnings'. We will feature Servite speakers based in several countries – the famous writer, Sr. Joyce Rupp will be just one prestigious speaker at this event.    Thanks to generous support from the Heritage Lottery Emergency Fund and the Department for Communities Heritage Rec...

Youth 2000 Summer Festival from 13th to 15th August 2021

    This year, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place both ON-LINE and IN-PERSON from 13th to 15th August 2021! The festival is primarily taking place ON-LINE! All talks, testimonies, Liturgies, prayer and worship will take place online for the course of the weekend and it is here that you can watch, engage with and participate in the Summer Festival in its entirety. ...

On-line Dementia Information Talks on Zoom

  Alzheimer’s Society are delivering a virtual Dementia Information Program across the Northern Trust area in August and September. There are four information talks from professionals about topics relevant to people affected by dementia, with an opportunity for people to ask questions. See poster below for further details. Attendees need to book on to the session...

Accord CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators

  Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators.   Accord is seeking registration of interest from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage.   Su...

Use of face coverings in churches strongly recommended and encouraged by Archbishop Eamon Martin

  Message on behalf of Archbishop Eamon:   "The decision to introduce face coverings in our churches dates back to August 2020 and was taken by Church Leaders before face coverings were made mandatory by the Governments, North and South. Yesterday, 26 July 2021, the NI Executive decided to remove the legal requirement to wear a face covering within a place of worship with...

Statement by the Northern Catholic Bishops on the direction of the Secretary of State to introduce abortion services

  "Westminster has imposed an unjust law. Christians, and all people of good will, can never ignore the fact that unborn children are human beings worthy of protection” – Northern Catholic Bishops   We encourage everyone who believes in the equal right to life and compassionate care for a mother and her unborn child to ask local candidates and political parti...