All-Night Vigil I am very conscious that for all those who have died in your parish(es) in the last twelve months, funerals have been far from ‘normal’, with all the COVID-19 restrictions that have been – and are – in place. The pain of loss has, in many cases, been compounded by the paucity of …
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Churches will be open for worship on Friday 26th March Bishops in the North have announced a cautious return to public worship for the faithful from 26th March, in time for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Bishops emphasise the need for continued caution and a rigorous application of all mitigations and safeguards required …
It’s not just that war has taken everything from them She had to flee her home. She lost her husband. This is the brutality of South Sudan’s war. Yet Ajak has found support from Awut, who also had to flee for safety. Yet they still urgently need your help. Trócaire are appealing to you to …
Below are various resources that may enhance your lenten journey 01 Covid Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown 6 guests over 6 weeks on the following topics Medical Profession – Homelessness – Young People – Pastoral Ministry – Music industry -Poverty. Starts tuesday 23rd February – streaming from cathedral hall. 02 Knock Shrine faith discussions The …
Consecration to St. Joseph The parish invites you to join us as we place ourselves under the spiritual care of St Joseph. The consecration follows the text written by Fr Donald H. Calloway which you can purchase below. It begins Monday 15th February and lasts 33 day concluding with the Solemnity of St Joseph March …
Ash Wednesday Our Lenten Journey begins Pope Francis Message for Lent 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jesus revealed to his disciples the deepest meaning of his mission when he told them of his passion, death and resurrection, in fulfilment of the Father’s will. He then called the disciples to share in this mission for the …
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Public Worship Suspended Gatherings for religious worship are to be suspended until next month in Northern Ireland due to an “alarming” rise in Covid-19 infections. The decision was taken by leaders of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. They met Stormont’s chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride and chief scientific adviser Professor …
