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Sr Pam Thimmes OSC, Poor Clares, Faughart, will lead an Advent Day of Reflection on Saturday, 19 December from 10 am – 4 pm, hosted by Drumalis via Zoom. For most of us 2020 has been an unprecedented time – a time of change, loss and grief, confusion, discovery, wonder and uncertainty. In some ways it has been an extended advent (arrival, emergence). Isaia...
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With the beginning of Advent last Sunday, preparations have begun in earnest in parishes across the country for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year. Priests working with Parish Pastoral Councils are making decisions at a local level on how best to celebrate Christmas in a safe manner. We extend our sincere gratitude to parish teams t...
Read More"Advent is the season of hope, which holds the key to ‘saving Christmas’ and unlocking its true and powerful meaning. The season of Advent is a four week ‘circuit-breaker’ in preparation for Christmas, a call to come back to God” – Archbishop Eamon Martin The First Sunday of Advent is the Church’s New Year’s Day an...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Reid family at this sad time following the death of Brian. Brian's funeral will leave his home, 9a Derrygarve Park, Newbridge, on Tuesday, 1st December at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sadly, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Bri...
Read MoreThe Church of St. Trea has been closed from Monday, 23rd November to enable the heating system to be replaced. We hope to have the work completed before Christmas. There will be no public Masses from Friday, 27th November until Friday, 11th December due to the new COVID-19 restrictions. It is hoped to livestream the Sunday Masses on 29th November and 6th December on the Parish Fa...
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Ahead of the beginning of Advent on Sunday, Archbishop Eamon Martin has encouraged people to ‘share hope’ this Advent season. The Primate of All Ireland has renewed his call for everyone across the island to turn towards hope, and away from despair, saying, "the season of Advent offers us a new beginning and a promise of hope for better times.&n...
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Cathedral to be lit up in red to honour martyrs who have died in prison for the faith (see pictures attached) "The threat of unjust imprisonment is one of the most prevalent and frightening forms of intimidation and persecution of Christians throughout the world. This year our Red Wednesday prayer service calls it out” – Archbishop Martin &nbs...
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon Martin has launched the 2020 online Advent Calendar, which will go live on the first Sunday of Advent, 29 November. The Advent Calendar can be accessed from the www.catholicbishops.ie website at the link below: Advent Calendar Now in its seventh year, the unique online Advent Calendar offers resources for the parish, school and for families wh...
Read MoreThe following statement on 20th November is in the name of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland are to close for two weeks from 27 November has come as a great disappointment, and is contrary to the assurances given to faith groups at a meeting just last we...
Read MoreWork on the replacement heating system at the Church of St. Trea will begin on Monday, 23 November. The church will have to be closed for the duration of the work. It is hoped to have the church open for Christmas. Please note that the church will be closed for visits during this time. From 23rd to 26th November, Mass will be celebrated in the Parish Centre with limit...
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