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St Oliver Plunkett - Triduum of Prayer - July 7 – 9 July 2019 - St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

Triduum of Prayer (July 7 – 9 July 2019) St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh In preparation for the unveiling of the new statue of St Oliver Plunkett, marking the 350th anniversary of his appointment to the See of Armagh and honouring all Martyrs of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Sunday 7 July 5.30pm Mass and Prayers   Theme: St Oliver: Man of Faith Homilist: C...

Weekly Faithcast Podcast - Episode 51

Faithcast is the weekly faith podcast from https://catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews, news and stories of faith from the Catholic Church in Ireland. Episode 51 of Faithcast marks the 50th anniversary of the Irish Church Music Association Summer School which is taking place this week...

Only 1 week to the All Ireland Rally for Life

Message from Life Institute: LIFE INSTITUTE NEWS : 27 June 2019 Only 1 week to the All Ireland Rally for Life , mothers and babies need you there   Just ONE week left and we urgently need YOU to help us promote the Rally for Life this weekend by distributing leaflets at masses in your locality. People need to know the Rally is on, and they are delighted to get the informati...

Ordination of Fr Michael Router as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh

Ordination of Fr Michael Router as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh: Saturday 20 July: 7.00pm Vigil Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral. During the Mass, the blessing of the Pontifical Insignia will take place. As we gather on the Feast of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Eamon will bless Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Ring, Staff and Mitre. After Mass, there will ...

Pilgrimage Dates for your Diary

Pilgrimage Dates for your Diary: 5th August - A Day to Pray for Priests with Sister Briege McKenna 25th August - A Day Trip to Lough Derg 8th September - Grandparents Day in Knock   To book, please contact Una at: 07743575969 ...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at Mass for the Adoremus Conference

The Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Mass for the Adoremus Conference at the National Marian Shrine, Basilica of Our Lady of Knock, Co Mayo can be viewed here. ...

Triduum of prayer in preparation for the unveiling of the new statue of St Oliver Plunkett

In preparation for the unveiling of the new statue of St Oliver Plunkett, a triduum of prayer will be held in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh from the 7th to 9th July 2019.   Triduum of Prayer (July 7 – 9 July 2019) St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh In preparation for the unveiling of the new statue of St Oliver Plunkett, marking the 350th anniversary of his appointment ...

Cemetery Sunday on 16th June at 10:00 a.m.

Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 16th June at 10:00 a.m.   Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard. ...

Statement of the Summer 2019 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

The Summer 2019 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference concluded this evening in the Columba Centre, Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  Please see below issues discussed by the bishops during their meeting:    ·         Christian response to religious intolerance, racism and bigotry  ·&nb...

Weekly Faithcast Podcast - Episode 48

Faithcast is the weekly faith podcast from https://catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews, news and stories of faith from the Catholic Church in Ireland. Episode 48 of Faithcast features an interview with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore about a new dioce...