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Bishops’ statement on the Covid-19 restrictions in Republic of Ireland

  Statement released on the second day of the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference    On 19 February the four Catholic Archbishops had a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin to continue the dialogue about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of people in our Church. At that meeting the Archbishops affirmed the Church’s commitment...

Thank you letter for generous gift to Mary's Meals

  To Newbridge and Ballymaguigan Parish: Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your precious gift to the sum of £4025.70 which is helping us to provide support to children and their families who have been caught up in the devastating conflict unfolding in the Tigray region.   Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this dire situation. Thank you for stand...

Life in the Spirit Seminars taking place via webcam in Armagh during Lent

  Armagh Parish Holy Spirit Prayer Group are hosting the Life in the Spirit Seminars in St Malachy’s Church, Armagh during the coming weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. The programme continues as follows:    Tues 16th  March: Fr Gerry Campbell will speak on "Baptism in the Holy Spirit” Tues 23rd March: Bishop Michael Router will speak on ...

Fiona McGlinchey's Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 9th March

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McGlinchey and McGrath families and wider family circle at this sad time following the death of Fiona (née McGrath). Sadly, due to the new government restrictions, the House and Funeral will be Strictly Private (immediate family only). Fiona's Funeral Mass can be viewed on Tuesday, 9th March at 2:00 p.m. on the Bellaghy-Ballys...

Trócaire Lenten Talks

  Trócaire Lenten Talks Lent Lecture with Cardinal Tagle, Tuesday 9th March at 6.30pm. Registration is essential and the link to register is: Register for Lent Lecture with Cardinal Tagle   Trócaire is hosting a number of Lent webinars/workshops.  To sign up, click the following link:   Sign up for Lent webinars/workshops ...

International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March

  You are cordially invited to join us on International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March, online from 7pm for a 40 minute event to launch ‘White Ribbon’, a collaborative anthem co-written by pianist Ruth McGinley and songwriter Duke Special, reflecting the voices and experience of women affected by domestic abuse.    White Ribbon is a global movement to end ...

Prayer by Telephone

  The Sisters of Mercy at "Bethany" House of Prayer, 34 Point Road, Dundalk, welcome any person who may wish to request prayer, especially during these difficult times. Telephone 00353 (42) 9331602, from 9am to 9pm daily. One of the Sisters will be happy to listen and pray with you.  All requests are confidential. ...

Harry Gribbin's Month's Mind Mass on Friday, 26th February at 7:00pm

    Harry Gribbin's Month's Mind Mass on Friday, 26th February at 7:00pm can be viewed on the St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page at the link below. If there is no sound when the video starts, you should click on the Volume icon at the bottom of the video to enable sound. St Treas - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Facebook page Th...

Message from Trócaire

  As noted in this week's parish bulletin, Trócaire Boxes can now be collected from the Porch of the Church. Below is a message from Colm and Aislinn from Trócaire: This week, within our parishes we will turn our thoughts to Lent, a time of sacrifice… Today, I want to thank you for supporting Trócaire this Lent, and bringing the stories of Awut & Aja...

Clean-Up in Ballymaguigan area on Sunday, 28th February

    St  Trea's, Ballymaguigan have organised a litter pick and general tidy up of the local area on Sunday 28th February. All help will be greatly appreciated. If you or your family can give a few hours of your time, please contact Johnny or Charlene at 07821883197 for further details.   Litter pickers and bin bags will be available on the day. All Co...