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Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages sharing hope this Advent

  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...

Reflection by Archbishop Eamon Martin for Red Wednesday 2020 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh

  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...

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s only online Advent Calendar

    Archbishop 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...

The Executive’s announcement to close churches in Northern Ireland is a great disappointment – Archbishop Eamon Martin

  The 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...

Replacement of the church heating system to begin on Monday, 23rd November

  Work 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...

Weekend Mass rota for November (updated)

The following rota is for weekend Masses during November 2020. Please note that there will be no public Masses from Friday, 27th November for a period of two weeks due to the new COVID-19 restrictions.     Saturday, 31st October, 7pm Near Ballymaguigan Sunday, 1st November, 10am  Derrygarve, Aughrim Road, Airfield Road &...

Mini Advent Retreat by Zoom - from 1st to 3rd December

  For three sessions, during Advent, you are invited to take part in a mini-retreat that will explore the themes of Faith, Hope and Love. The retreat will be led by Fr Billy Swan, St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy and will take place from Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd December beginning at 8pm.   To take part, all you need to do is send an email to thehookoffaith@gmail.com...

Evangelium - free online course exploring the Catholic faith – starting 29 November

    Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the multimedia course covers the Creed, the Sacraments and Moral Life. Led by diocesan seminarian Mr Colm Hagan, each session takes place on Sundays at 7.30 pm beginning on Sunday 29 November and continuing weekly up to the end of April 2021. Each module is delivered via Zoom and lasts approximately one hour.   The cours...

Fr. McNally's First Anniversary Mass on Friday, 20th November at 10:00 a.m.

    Fr. McNally's First Anniversary's Mass on Friday, 20th November at 10:00 a.m. 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...

“Week of Witness” - 25 November – 2 December

    "Week of Witness” will take place from Wednesday 25 November – Wednesday 2 December 2020. During the week, we will remember all who have given great witness to their faith in the past and those who continue to give witness today and all who will continue to give great witness in the future. On Wednesday 25th November (Red Wednesday), Archbishop Martin will ...