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Resources for the Season of Creation 2020
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as...
Read MoreThe Catechetics Council of the Irish Bishops Conference have commissioned iCatholic to produced a series of three videos ‘Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation’. We encourage all parishes, parents and schools to utilize these excellent resources. In the first episode, Eleanor and Johanna focus on the Holy Spirit and the difference it makes in our lives.&...
Read MoreThe following statement has been issued by the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Primates of All Ireland, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland on 19th August, 2020: At this time, both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, the governments have not formally made manda...
Read MoreMessage given by Archbishop Eamon Martin at Saint Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, Derry on Sunday, 9 August 2020 "The development of atomic energy for war and the possession of atomic weapons is immoral and incompatible with our faith” - Archbishop Eamon It was around this time seventy five years ago that an atomic bomb was detonated above the J...
Read MoreDo 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 w...
Read MoreA Service of Light will be held in the Church on Thursday, 20th August at 7 p.m. for those from St. Trea's P.S. who are being confirmed this year. Please bring a baptismal candle to the Service. Face coverings are encouraged. Confessions for those being confirmed will be heard before the Ceremony of Light at 6.30pm. Confessions for all on Friday at 12 noon & 7 p.m. as wel...
Read MoreA Service of Light will be held in the Church on Tuesday, 18th August at 7 p.m. for those from Anahorish P.S. who are being confirmed this year. Please bring a baptismal candle to the Service. Face coverings are encouraged. Confessions for those being confirmed will be heard before the Ceremony of Light at 6.30pm. Confessions for all on Friday at 12 noon & 7 p.m. as well ...
Read MoreSaturday night Mass has been cancelled.
Please note that tonight's Mass (8th August) scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge has been cancelled. We apologise for the short notice. ...
Read MoreAs part of the Test, Trace, Protect Strategy, the Public Health Agency has put in place a contact tracing service that will get in touch with anyone in Northern Ireland who tests positive for the COVID-19 virus. The process captures where the person has been and who they spent time with, with the aim of identifying any of their friends, family and wider contacts that might be at ...
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The annual Youth 2000 Summer Festival is Ireland's largest Catholic Youth event, but this year, for the first time, it will be streamed live on the 14th-16th of August. Hear talks and workshops from some of the best Catholic speakers including Fr. John Harris OP, Dr. Scott Hahn, John Pridmore, Petroc Willey (University of Steubenville), Katie Ascough, Sr. Collee...
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