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Trócaire - After the cyclone, a way back

  The deafening sound was half-howl, half-roar.  And when Cyclone Freddy was finished in Malawi – with lives lost and houses obliterated – the once-fertile farmlands of Rhoda Joseph’s beloved Mchenge village were buried under mud and sand.  Poverty would make their recovery doubly hard. How do you restore soil for planting, when your family ...

Ballinderry Community Hub Events starting on 13th September

    Ballinderry Community Hub is holding 6 weeks of talks for older members of the community.   Starting Friday 13th September to Friday 11th October.     See list of events below:   Friday 13th September 10.30 Ivan McKeown Health and wellbeing Officer Mid Ulster District Council Home Safety Accident prevention ...

'Fan the Spark' Conference on 24 August 2024

  ‘Fan the Spark’ Conference for Young Adults (18-40) Saturday August 24, 9.30am-5.30pm in Legion of Mary, Brunswick St., Dublin. Cost €15.   Talks on art, faith, tour of Frank Duff House, Mass, adoration and more.   To book visit www.eventbrite.ie or contact deusetpatria@gmail.com ...

Young Person’s Vision for youth in NI events 17 August and 7 September 2024

  The Dept. of Education is reviewing Priorities for Youth and developing a new youth work policy.   Join events in Omagh (17 Aug) and Derry (7 Sep) for youth (13-25). Lunch provided. Register on Eventbrite: Omagh: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-young-persons-vision-for-youth-work-in-ni-tickets-921394023327 Derry: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-p...

Marie Curie Twilight Walk on 27 September 2024

  Marie Curie's Twilight Walk is back for 2024!   Join us on Friday 27th September for a very special event in support of Marie Curie at Barnett Demesne, Belfast.   Sign up by 4th August for 50% off registration at www.mariecurie.org.uk/twilightwalk See flyer.  ...

Sr Briege McKenna and Fr Pablo accompanied by Dana at Faughart Shrine and Castletown on 16-17 August

    Faughart Parish invites you to Mass and talks on the weekend of 16 – 17 August. Admission is Free.     Evening Session: Friday the 16th of August at Faughart Shrine from 7-9pm, Mass & Open talk.  Morning Session: Saturday the 17th of August in St Joseph’s Church, Castletown, 10am Mass. 11.30-12.30 Talk.  Afternoon ...

Frank Ward's Funeral on Monday, 5th August at 2:00pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ward family circle at this sad time following the death of Frank. Frank's funeral is from his home, 19 Moyola View, on Monday 5th 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.   The Funeral Mass ...

Veronica Lee's Funeral on Wednesday, 31st July at 2:00pm

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lee family circle at this sad time following the death of Veronica. Veronica's funeral is from her home, 25 Broagh Road, on Wednesday 31st July 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 her soul.   The Funeral Mass can...

Postgraduate study programme at St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth

  Considering a Postgraduate study programme?   Check out the options in Theology, Philosophy, Youth Ministry, Church Music and more at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, at: sppu.ie/courses.   Applications close 2nd August. ...

Special Mass for the Feast of St Mary Magdalene 22 July 2024

    As part of our St. Brigid 1500 celebrations, we warmly invite all to a special Mass at 7pm on 22nd July 2024 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. This Mass honours the invaluable contributions of women to the Church in the Archdiocese of Armagh. We extend an invitation to parishes, religious congregations, and groups throughout the archdiocese to join us in this celebr...