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Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

The Winter 2019 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference concluded this evening in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  Please see below details of issues discussed by the bishops during their meeting this week:   • Meeting Government ministers in Dublin on refugees and migrants • Homelessness - ‘In six months a lot can cha...

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s most popular Advent Calendar

Archbishop Eamon Martin has today launched the 2019 online Advent Calendar, which will go live on the first Sunday of Advent, 1 December next.   Now in its sixth year, the popular online Advent Calendar offers resources for the parish, school and home which can be accessed behind a virtual door each day during the season of Advent.  The content is aimed at assisting people to pray ...

NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes in May 2020.

NI CANCER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.  From Tuesday 19th May to Sunday 24th May 2020 The price of £695 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by JWT License T.O. 052 ; Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on twin/double/treble rooms; Travel insurance ...

No Adoration in the Parish Centre on Friday, 29th November

  Please note that the weekly Adoration in the Parish Centre will NOT take place on Friday, 29th November due to a cut in the power supply on that day. Adoration will resume on Friday, 6th December. ...

Honouring the Martyrs

In conjunction with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - Honouring the Martyrs Aid to the Church in Need (Ireland) invites people to stand in in solidarity with all those who are persecuted for their Christian faith around the world during the Week of Witness (25 Nov - 1 Dec). Honouring the Martyrs of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow This short film records how the magnificent new statue...

Father James McNally's Funeral Mass on Friday, 22 November at 12 noon

Father James McNally's Requiem Mass will take place in St. Trea's Church, Newbridge on Friday, 22nd November at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Father McNally's remains will leave Teresa McKeever's home at 25 Leitrim Road on Thursday, 21st November at 6.30 p.m. via Cargin Chapel arriving at St. Trea's Church, Newbridge for 7.30 p.m. Mass.   St. Trea's Chu...

Back on Track

  Back on Track   Back on Track is a programme within SOLAS, a charity which supports children with additional educational needs. We are looking for retired teachers or people who have an interest, experience and/or expertise in the field of education to provide 1:1/small group support specifically in literacy and numeracy on a voluntary basis in a local primary school. One morning ...

Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

  Christmas Pilgrimage  to the Holy Land   Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for 8 nights taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan,  Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Departing from Dublin.   For further information, please contact James Treacy at 00353860572216. ...

Youth Alpha Course in Newry on 30 November

  Youth Alpha Course   Youth Alpha provides a space for young people to explore life and their faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Youth Alpha will help accompany our young people along the road of their faith journey. ADYC are hosting a one-day free training session to equip leaders from your parish with the skills to deliver Youth Alpha. The training day is ...

John Young's Funeral Mass on Sunday, 17th November at 12 noon.

John Young's Requiem Mass will take place in St Trea's Church, Newbridge on Sunday, 17th November at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Full funeral details can be viewed at: https://www.mccuskerbros.com/death-notices.   May he rest in peace. ...