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Light the Fire Pilgrimage on 4 August 2024

  Our Catholic faith is in your hands  - so please come along to the 2nd annual 'Light the Fire' pilgrimage with singer Dana, Bishop Francis Duffy, Deacon John Taaffe and other Catholics from across Ireland at beautiful Ballintubber Abbey, Mayo, where St Patrick baptised the first Irish Christians.   Mass, rosary, praise, adoration & healing service.  Sunday Aug 4 no...

Reek Sunday Croagh Patrick 28 July 2024

  2024 is the dedicated Year of Prayer and Reek Sunday is on 28 July. This year, the annual pilgrimage takes place on the weekend of 26 – 28 July. On this day we also celebrate World Day for Grand Parents and the Elderly #ElderlyandGrandparents Garland Friday, 26 July – Local Pilgrimage 10:00am. Mass on the summit of Croagh Patrick celebrated by Westport native...

Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock 21 July 2024

  The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July 2024.   Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living "one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.  ...

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly event at Knock Shrine on 28 July

    The National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2024 at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th July celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. His Excellency, Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, is the principal celebrant.    See below for further information.  ...

Death of Fr Charles McCann, Lissan, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, USA

  On Behalf of Archbishop Eamon: I am sorry to announce the news of the death this morning, 5 July 2024, of Fr Charles McCann.  May he rest in peace.   Fr Charles, a native of the Parish of Lissan, was ordained to the priesthood in 1969 for the Archdiocese of Washington, USA.  He ministered in America for over forty years before retiring to his native Parish of L...

Saint Brigid – St Brigid’s Camino for Children

  Join the Archdiocese of Armagh in celebrating the 1500th anniversary of St. Brigid's life and ministry!  To mark this occasion the Archdiocese has created a special Camino to St. Brigid for children, inviting children and their families to visit Churches and holy sites dedicated to St. Brigid across the Archdiocese of Armagh. Discover more and learn about how to...

Lough Derg is Recruiting a full-time Pastoral Programmes Co-ordinator

  Exciting career opportunity at Lough Derg! Recruitment has begun for a full-time Pastoral Programmes Co-ordinator.   If you or someone you know might be interested in applying, please contact Maureen at: mboyle@loughderg.org or see advert on www.loughderg.org for further details.   Lough Derg, Sanctuary of St Patrick, Pettigo, Co Donegal. ...

Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life, Saturday 3rd August

  2024 is the 40th year in which this pilgrimage to Walsingham will take place. It will be led by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton diocese.   See flyer for further information. ...

St Oliver Plunkett Sunday 7 July 2024

  St Oliver Plunkett Sunday takes place in Drogheda on 7 July.   Procession of Relics from Holy Family Church at 3.00pm. Mass at 4.00pm in St Peter’s Church. Celebrant: Bishop Michael Router. Homilist: Rev. Conor McDonough, OP. All welcome.   We look forward to celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth and the Golden Jubilee of the...

Irish Bishops call for courageous world leadership to stop Israel/Hamas war

  The Bishops of Ireland have asked for prayers for all people affected by the Israel/Hamas war, for the release of hostages, for humanitarian workers and for first responders.  Bishops reiterated the words of Pope Francis that this war is a "catastrophe for humanity.”   Bishops said, "we renew our call for an immediate cessation to the Israel/Hamas war in ...