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Online Resources for those preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

  The 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.&...

Church leaders urge worshippers to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of coronavirus

    The 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...

Message for Nagasaki Day by Archbishop Eamon Martin

  Message 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...

Theology Programme 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 w...

Confirmation: Service of Light for St. Trea's P.S. on 20th August

  A 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...

Confirmation: Service of Light for Anahorish P.S. on 18th August

  A 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 ...

Saturday 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.    ...

COVID-19: Launch of the StopCOVID NI Proximity App

    As 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 ...

Youth 2000 Summer E-Festival on 14th-16th August

    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...

Confirmation Preparation Videos

    The Irish Bishops' Council for Catechetics has produced three videos to help prepare children for the sacrament of Confirmation this year. All three videos are now released and are available on the diocesan website at the link below: Confirmation Videos on the Archdiocese of Armagh website and also on the Armagh Prays website at the link...