News 2025
Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family and Faith
Next March the Archdiocese of Armagh will hold a Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family and Faith in the Armagh City Hotel. All are invited to take part in preparing for this special time of renewal and reflection. Parish listening sessions are now underway to gather ideas and hopes for the future of our diocesan family. If you have not yet taken part, or are unable to a...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the McKee family circle at this sad time following the death of Joe. Joe's funeral is from his home, 40 Barrack Road, on Saturday, 25th October at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the McCann and Rea family circles at this sad time following the death of Adeline McCann (née Rea). Adeline's funeral is from her home, 17 Aughrim Lane, on Thursday, 23rd October at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Johnston family circle at this sad time following the death of Oisín. Oisín's funeral is from his home, 34 Waterfoot Road, Magherafelt BT45 6LF on Sunday, 28th September at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus ha...
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The 12 Lay Evangelisation Team, together with Fr. Gerry Campbell, warmly invite you to a New Life in the Spirit Weekend on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October in Benburb Priory. This retreat will follow the new, updated format of the Life in the Spirit Seminars developed by CHARIS International. It offers a wonderful opportunity to encounter God’s love in a fresh...
Read MoreTo mark the 50th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St Oliver Plunkett, Archbishop Eamon will lead a special Evening Prayer Service, in St Patrick's Cathedral on Friday October 10th beginning at 6:30pm followed by refreshments in the Synod Hall. All are invited to attend, and members of Choirs are invited to join the singing on the evening and are invited to join at 5:30pm for ...
Read MoreThe annual novena in honour of St. Gerard Majella takes place in St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church Dundalk from the 8th to the 16th of October. There are eight sessions each day: 7am, 9.30am, 11am, 1.10pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. On the 11th of October there will be a special blessing for the sick together with the sacrament of anointing at all sessions. ...
Read MoreA remembrance Mass for missing people and their families will be held in St. Peter’s Church, West Street, Drogheda at 3 pm on Sunday, 5th October 2025. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin. This is a poignant ceremony to pray for missing people, and for comfort and strength for families, and to guide all search efforts towards their successful return. ...
Read MoreAll are welcome and invited to join the Week of Hope which will take place in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope. Speakers each day will address the themes of Hope while relating to their own faith journey. Speakers are Archbishop Eamon, Bishop Michael, Colin Bell, Ger Brennan, Fr Philip Mulryan, Fr Richard Gibbons, Dr Lynette McShane & Antionett...
Read MoreWHY SUNDAYS MATTER is the title of the recent letter from the Irish Bishops, an invitation to reflect on Sunday Mass. The letter is available, as is a video, at CatholicBishops.ie Letter from the Irish Bishops: As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass...
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