News 2026

Irish Mass in St Malachy's Church, Armagh at 4.00pm on Saturday, 21st February

  Irish Mass The next Irish Mass will be celebrated in St Malachy's Church, Armagh, at 4.00pm on Saturday 21st February.. All welcome- Irish speakers and those interested in learning Irish. Aifreann Gaeilge Léifear an chéad Aifreann Gaeilge eile in Eaglais Naomh Maolmhaodhóg  Dé Sathairn  seo chugainn 21ú Feabhra ar 4.00 i.n. Fáilte...

Parishioners who wish to take a short-term pledge for Lent

  Parishioners who wish to take a short-term pledge for Lent are invited to visit www.pioneers.ie or to speak to a Pioneer in the parish. See attached flyer ...

Life in the Spirit Seminars 2026 in Omagh each Thursday 19 Feb until 26 March

   Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to Life in the Spirit Seminars 2026 : Sacred Heart Church, Omagh, Co.Tyrone.    Accessible online at www.drumraghparish.com    Grace filled Lenten Journey each Thursday 19 Feb until 26 March Thursday 7.30pm Holy Mass.    "Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary use words.&...

Armagh Annual Pilgrimmage to Lourdes 10 – 15 May 2026

    The 2026 Armagh Annual Pilgrimmage to Lourdes will take place from the 10th to the 15th of May 2026.  The pricing for the May Pilgrimmage has been structured slightly different from previous years.   The Accueil Notre Dame: For our Assisted Pilgrims sharing in the Accueil, fares will be €1,050.00 (this includes JWT Travel Insurance). The Agena and The Jeann...

John McVey's Funeral on Friday, 13th February at 11.00am

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McVey and Collins family circles at this sad time following the death of John. John's funeral is from 122 Creagh Road on Friday, 13th February at 10.15am 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 his soul. The Funeral Mass ca...

Friends of Alps thank Newbridge & Ballymaguigan Parish

  Friends of Alps would like to say a massive thank you to the parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan for holding a Christmas Charity Collection in Aid of Alps. This collection raised £1150 and will be used to provide counselling services for people locally. The commitment to raising this amazing amount will ensure all of our staff will continue to do the amazing work ...

Temperance Mass on Saturday 14th February 2026

  Archdiocese of Armagh Pioneers will be joining the Parishioners of Clonfeacle at their Vigil Mass on Saturday 14th February 2026 in St John’s Church, Moy at 6.30pm.   Rev Fr Thomas Mc Hugh will be the Celebrant. The Regions of Armagh Cookstown and Dungannon should all be together for this being Temperance Sunday on the following day.   As we approach Lent, we ...

Anthony McCann's Funeral on Thursday, 29th January at 2:00pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCann family circle at this sad time following the death of Anthony. Anthony's funeral is from his home, 17 Aughrim Lane, on Thursday, 29th January 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 have mercy on his soul. The Funeral Mass ...

Postgraduate Opportunities at St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth

  2026 Applications for Postgraduate and Mission & Ministries Programmes Now Open   Considering a Postgraduate Programme in 2026? Studying at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, you will be encouraged to engage critically, so that you can form your own ideas and conclusions and become more skilled at expressing yourself and gain the confidence to communica...

Sr. Clare Lenten programme at Bellaghy Chapel

  The Parishes of Bellaghy & Greenlough are having a combined Lenten Programme in Memory of Sr. Clare Crockett’s 10th Anniversary. It will commence on Thursday 12th February with an information night, followed by weekly prayer nights from 19th Feb - 26th Mar. The prayer nights will include informal small group discussion reflecting on spiritual lessons from Sr. Clare & app...