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Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrates Mass with the Polish community

Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrates Mass with the Polish community to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the outbreak of the Second World War.   Details of Archbishop Eamon Martin's homily can be viewed on The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference website here.  Other news stories from The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference websi...

Proposed Works to the Church

Proposed Works to the Church As people attending Mass at St Trea’s might have noticed, there is a problem with dampness in the walls which shows itself as crumbling plaster and peeling paintwork. Most problems of damp in pre-1920's buildings, like our church, have been caused since the war, when cement and gypsum plaster became widely available. Coatings like this, designed to seal ...

Frank O'Connor's Requiem Mass on Monday, 26th August

Frank O'Connor's Requiem Mass will take place in St Trea's Church, Newbridge on Monday, 26th August at 11:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Full funeral details can be viewed at: https://www.mccuskerbros.com/death-notices.   May he rest in peace. ...

Bulletin Notices Forwarded by Parishes and other Organisations - 14 August 2019

  Lough Derg 2019 One Day Retreats start Saturday, 17 August and continue on specific days until Sunday, 29 September.  For bookings or further information telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518).  Email: info@loughderg.org.  Website: www.loughderg.org   Sosad Mass on Sunday 1 September 2019 Sosad Ireland promotes suicide preventio...

Bishops alarmed at rush to remove rights of the most vulnerable

Bishops alarmed at rush to remove rights of the most vulnerable   With the thousands of others who have voiced their concern in recent days, we wish to express our alarm at the unprecedented way in which the Westminster Parliament has used the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill to rush through legislation which will have a devastating impact on the right to life of unborn childre...

The Joy of Love in Marriage - Marriage Enrichment Weekends

The Joy of Love in Marriage A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekends (Fri 8pm to Sun 4:30pm) will be held at the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry from 13 – 15 Sep 2019  and at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15 -17 Nov 2019. For info. and to book, visit ...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon at Mass for unveiling of statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett

The Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Mass for the unveiling of the statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett in honour of martyrs yesterday, today and tomorrow can be viewed here. ...

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin on the sanctity and right to life of the unborn child

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin on the sanctity and right to life of the unborn child   "How tragic it is for humanity that some legislators would ‘fast track’ the ending of the lives of the most defenceless in our society” – Archbishop Eamon Martin.   Archbishop Eamon Martin participated at the ‘Rally for Life’ which was held in Dublin...

Three-day camino in honour of Saint Oliver Plunkett

Over 100 people to undertake 100km three-day camino in honour of Saint Oliver Plunkett   Details of the launch of the three-day, 100 kilometre, camino pilgrimage from Drogheda to Armagh to culminate in the unveiling of a statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett can be viewed on The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference website here.   Further information on the life and times of Sai...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at Mass for the Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies pilgrimage

The Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Mass for the Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies pilgrimage on the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul, Saturday 29 June 2019 can be viewed here.   ...