Deacons Callum Young and Juan Jesus Borrallo will be ordained as priests on 29th June. Click here for details. In preparation for the ordination, there will be a Vocational Prayer Vigil on Friday 25th June 2021 at 7:30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Dundalk. This evening of prayer will also be a vocational meeting in which the two deacons will speak …
Article: St Anthony, Patron of Lost Things
St Anthony, the ‘Patron Saint of Lost Things’. St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. St. Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. His feast day each year is celebrated on the 13th June. He is typically portrayed holding the child Jesus – or a lily – or a book …
Online talk: Are Catholic Schools worth keeping…?
‘Are Catholic Schools worth keeping in Northern Ireland?’A conversation hosted by Iona NISaturday 12th June 2021, 11.00am ‒ 1.00pm Featuring…Prof. Francis Campbell, Prof. Peter Finn, Marie Lindsay andBishop Donal McKeown.To register for this free Zoom conference, please email ionainstituteni@gmail.com
Funeral arrangements for Very Reverend Tony Corr
Corr. Very Reverend Tony Corr PP V G. Died suddenly on Sunday 6th June 2021. Parish priest of Aghaderg and Donaghmore Parishes, Diocese of Dromore. Dearly beloved son of the late James and Teresa Corr R.I.P, and dearest brother of Martina, Jim, Kieran and Ignatius, beloved brother-in-law of Tom, Sabina, Laura and Paula and devoted uncle to Caitriona, Declan, Conrad, …
Historical Society Online lecture – 14th June
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday 14th JUNE 2021: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Anthony entitled “John Mitchel – Less revolutionary than the average English shopkeeper”. Retired from Anglia Ruskin University, Anthony Russell is the author of ‘Between Two Flags: John Mitchel & Jenny Verner’ (Merrion Press). Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with …
Article: There but for the Grace of God
There but for the Grace of God Adapted from BBC Radio Ulster Thought for the Day ‘Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend’, Albert Camus This is a beautiful quotation from the famous writer, Albert Camus and it can remind us …
Video and Zoom discussion: 16th June, 7.30pm
Video and Zoom discussion – Fr Richard Rohr on Mysticism. Contact Fred at the email address below for an invite.
Permanent Diaconate
We are extending an invitation to men (between the ages of 35 to 60) interested in serving as a Deacon in the Diocese of Dromore. Men are needed to carry out the important work that Deacons currently do in the Diocese. Applications are invited to take part in this four-year part-time programme of preparation. If anyone feels the calling to …
Job Vacancy: Cook – 20 hours per week
COOK A vacancy has arisen for the role of Cook within Newry Cathedral Parish Parish, Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1AT.The responsibilities will include: • Liaise within the Administrator in respect of menu planning to ensure delivery of a balanced diet of nutritional food• Plan shopping of groceries and supplies so as to prepare and present lunch for Priests in residence, …
Articles for May
The Lily of the Valley, a Special May Flower to place in our shrines The month of May is significant in the Catholic Church and is often referred to as the Month of Mary. During May many of our churches and homes have a May Altar, a small area dedicated to honouring Our Blessed Mother Mary. There are many flowers …