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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...
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...
Read MoreWeekend 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 &...
Read MoreFor 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...
Read MoreBased 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...
Read MoreFr. 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...
Read More“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 ...
Read MoreLough Derg NOVEMBER MEMORIAL SERVICE for deceased pilgrims and benefactors. Live via webcam from St. Mary’s Church, Pettigo, Sunday 22nd November at 7pm www.churchservices.tv/pettigo TO ENROL A DEPARTED LOVED ONE, please contact us by email: info@loughderg.org or Tel: 0(0353) 71 9861518 or write to: Fr La Flynn, Pri...
Read MoreCome and See Evening on Monday 23rd November
A "Come and See Evening” will take place on Monday 23rd November in Armagh for those who are thinking about Diocesan Priesthood. It will be an opportunity for men (18 years and older) to come together, to reflect more on the call to Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Those who join for the evening will have an opportunity to hear a young priest share something of...
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