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Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive reopened on 1 September 2020

    The Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive reopened to the public on Tuesday 1 September.   User numbers are reduced to meet social distancing guidelines and anyone wishing to use the facility MUST make an appointment in advance. For bookings and any other inquiries please contact the library by email at eolas@ofiaich.ie. ...

First Holy Communion for pupils of Anahorish P.S. on Saturday, 19th September at 11:00 a.m.

  The celebration of First Holy Communion for pupils of Anahorish Primary School will take place on Saturday, 19th September at 11 a.m.  The Archdiocese of Armagh has commissioned a series of videos to help the children of the Archdiocese to prepare for First Communion.  The video series explores the Mass and its importance in the life of the Church.   In ...

Owen Doyle's Funeral on Tuesday, 15th September at 11:00 a.m.

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doyle family at this time following the death of Owen. Owen's funeral will leave his home, 208 Shore Road, Ballymaguigan on Tuesday, 15th September at 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m. Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Patrick, Loup. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are welcome, but due to the coronaviru...

First Holy Communion for pupils of St.Trea's P.S. on Saturday, 12th September at 11:00 a.m.

    The celebration of First Holy Communion for pupils of St. Trea's Primary School will take place on Saturday, 12th September at 11 a.m.  The Archdiocese of Armagh has commissioned a series of videos to help the children of the Archdiocese to prepare for First Communion.  The video series explores the Mass and its importance in the life of the Church.   ...

Tim McPeake's Funeral on Wednesday, 9th September at 11:00 a.m.

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McPeake family at this time following the death of Tim (Thomas). Tim's funeral will leave his home, 21 Creagh Hill Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3SR, on Wednesday 9th September at 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m. Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Due to the Coronavirus pande...

Online Resources for those preparing for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion

    The Archdiocese of Armagh has commissioned a series of videos to help the children of the Archdiocese to prepare for First Communion.  The video series explores the Mass and its importance in the life of the Church.     In the first video, we learn about the Gathering, Introductory Rite and Penitential Act. In the second video, we learn about the Liturg...

Church opening times for private prayer and Mass

    The Church will be open for private prayer at the following times:   Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 6-7pm Closed on Wednesday Saturday & Sunday from 5-7pm.   Normal Mass times (this may vary - please check Bulletin):   Monday at 7pm  Tuesday - Saturday morning Mass at 10am Weekend Mass - Saturday vigil at 7pm &...

National Grandparents Pilgrimage, Knock Shrine 2020

  The 2020 National Grandparents Pilgrimage is on Sunday 13th of September at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock taking place virtually at 3pm at Knock Basilica.   This year due to COVID-19 restrictions capacity will be very limited in the Basilica.   This annual pilgrimage is a special day for grandparents and for all of us to acknowledge the great contribution that grandpar...

Part-time Theology Course accredited by St Patrick’s College, Maynooth

  Do you want to learn more about your faith? If you are interested, why not consider joining our Theology programme. The course takes two years with one night per week and two weekends over the academic year and is accredited by St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.   There are no educational entry requirements, and completion of the course is based on submitted work ...

Autumn online theology courses at the Priory Institute

    The Priory Institute offers student opportunities to engage with the deeper questions about life and its meaning. Students may choose to study at a serious academic level for a degree or, alternatively, they may decide to work at their own pace without seeking academic credit and the pressure of essays, examinations and other deadlines.   The Priory Institute...