News 2025

Jubilee Prayer Afternoons

  All are warmly invited to join the faith community at St Patrick’s Cathedral every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3pm during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each gathering includes the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, with a priest available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). By visiting the Cathedral during this Jubilee Year, the faithful may...

Light the Fire Pilgrimage 3 August 2025

    Our Catholic faith is your hands -so please come along to the 3rd annual Light the Fire pilgrimage with Archbishop Eamon Martin, Deacon John Taaffe and singer Dana and other Catholics from across Ireland at Hill of Slane. Mass, rosary, praise, adoration & healing service.   Sunday Aug 3 noon – 4.30pm.   Details www.lightthefire.ie See flyer attached...

Mary Cassidy's Funeral on Saturday, 5th July at 11:00am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cassidy and Kearney family circles at this sad time following the death of Mary Cassidy (née Kearney). Mary's funeral is from her late residence, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge, BT45 8EY on Saturday 5th July at 10:10am (travelling via Hillhead Road/Blackpark Road/Sean O’Leary’s Newbridge) for 11 o’clock Requiem Mas...

Cam Mass Rock - pilgrimage walk on Sunday, 6th July

  Mass will be celebrated at the Cam Mass Rock (52 Roguery Road, Toome) on Sunday 6th July at 3pm. The parish is organising a pilgrimage walk, beginning at The Elk, to the Cam Mass Rock in Moneyglass on Sunday 6th July. Mass celebrated at 3pm. Walkers set out at 1.30pm. You are invited to join Deacon Kevin for this Jubilee Year Celebration. Footpath all the way.   All...

Appointment of Safeguarding Officer for the Archdiocese of Armagh

  Please see below a letter from the Director of Safeguarding regarding the appointment of a Safeguarding Officer for the Archdiocese of Armagh. ...

Knock Day trip - Day to Pray for Priests on Monday 4th August

  KNOCK DAY TRIP: A Day to Pray for Priests Monday 4th August. With Briege McKenna. Bus £20. 2 Course meal €40 Euro. Contact Una to book. 07743575969  See flyer for information. ...

Bernadette (Benny) Nelson's Funeral on Saturday, 21st June at 10:00am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nelson and Mackle family circles at this sad time following the death of Bernadette (Benny) Nelson (née Mackle), Magherafelt. Bernadette's funeral is from 42 Glenburn Park on Saturday, 21st June at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment immediately afterwards in the cemetery at St Joseph&#...

Patrick (Paddy) Diamond's Funeral on Tuesday, 17th June at 11:00am in Carrickfergus

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Diamond family circle at this sad time following the death of Paddy. Paddy's funeral is from his home, 61A Shore Road, Greenisland on Tuesday 17th June for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8 Minorca Place, Carrickfergus. Interment will be at St. Trea’s Chapel, Newbridge.  Sacred Heart of Jesus have...

Cemetery Sunday on 15th June, 2025 at 10:15am

  Cemetery Sunday will take place at St. Trea's Church on Sunday, 15th June, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in the Church graveyard.   The Chapel Car Park has limited parking space and this should be reserved primarily for those who are elderly or who have mobility problems. Others are asked to park in the field which can be accessed from the Derry...

John Doyle's Funeral on Saturday, 14th June at 2.00 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doyle family circle at this sad time following the death of John. John's funeral is from his home, 8 O'Neill's Park,  Ballymaguigan, BT45 6LX  on Saturday 14th June  at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.    Sacred Heart of Jesus h...