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Jun
16
Thu
Relics of St Anthony of Padua to visit Armagh @ Armagh Cathedral
Jun 16 @ 4:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm
Relics of St Anthony of Padua to visit Armagh @ Armagh Cathedral

The relics of St Anthony of Padua will visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June 2016. The relics will be welcomed at the Cathedral at 4pm on the Thursday afternoon and a special Mass will be celebrated on that evening by Archbishop Eamon Martin at 7.30pm.

The last time the relics of St Anthony visited Ireland, there were traffic jams in cities and towns across the country as devotees flocked to honour their much loved Saint – the 13th century friar who was one of the earliest members of the Franciscan Order founded by St Francis in 1209. It’s expected that large numbers of people will visit St Patrick’s Cathedral during the two days to express their devotion to the Saint.  St Anthony will be visiting in the form of two relics, one of which is the relic Pope Francis venerated sixteen years ago in Argentina as Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. The future Pope led a procession through the streets of the Argentinian capital in 2000, carrying in his hands a reliquary containing a piece of St Anthony’s floating rib.

Pope Francis’ devotion to St Anthony is due to the Saint’s love, care and concern for the poor and marginalised. Known for helping people find lost items, St Anthony intercedes with those trying to find a job, a home, faith, love, hope and mercy.

“Relics are part of the body of a saint who was the Temple of the Holy Spirit” (Pope Francis)

The relics will be accompanied in Ireland by Fr Mario Conte, editor of the Messenger of St Anthony, the magazine published by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of St Anthony’s Basilica in Padua, Italy, where the Saint’s tomb is located. In his writings, St Anthony often speaks of mercy, describing God as the “Father of Mercy”. Pope Francis has made mercy one of the primary focuses of his papacy and the Jubilee Year of Mercy is a special period of universal pardon, emphasising God’s forgiveness and mercy. The relics will remain exposed during the Masses that will be celebrated on the two days. At the conclusion of each Mass, those attending will be invited to approach the relics and receive a special blessing.

Thursday 16 June

4pm Relics welcomed to St Patrick’s Cathedral

5.30pm Evening Prayer

7.30pm Mass

10pm Night Prayer

Friday 17 June

8am Mass

10am Mass

12noon Rosary

1pm  Relics depart

Jun
25
Sat
Cuan Mhuire Annual Fundraising Hillwalk
Jun 25 all-day

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Supporting Families Through the Turmoil of Addiction

The Cuan Mhuire Annual Fundraising Hillwalk will take place on Saturday 25th of June, encompassing some of Kerry’s most breathtaking sites. The 18km walk will include a loop of Kerry Head, along part of the North Kerry Way.

As a charitable organisation Cuan Mhuire depends on the support and generosity of friends, family and the general public. Sponsorship cards and walk details are available on request from [email protected]. All funds raised will go towards continuing the work of supporting people suffering from addiction and their families rebuild their lives.

Founded in 1996 by SR. Consilio Fitzgerald, Cuan Mhuire is Ireland’s largest provider of residential addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation. At any given time, Cuan Mhuire cares for some 600 residents, some 3,000 people every year.

Providing over 55% of all specialised residential addiction treatment beds in Ireland, all faiths and cultures are welcomed and valued at Cuan Mhuire’s 5 treatment centres: located at Athy, Co Kildare; Bruree, Co Limerick; Newry, Co Down; Farnanes, Co Cork and Coolarne, Co Galway.

Cuan Mhuire is inspired by the belief “that deep within every human being are the unlimited capacities for goodness, gentleness, kindness, generosity, endurance, happiness, joy, peace, love and truth”. Cuan Mhuire provides a unique, and highly successful, 12-week (Alcohol, Gambling) and 20 week (Drug) treatment programme, with the willingness and ability to vary the length of stay to meet individual residents’ needs.

Full details regarding the fundraising walk are available on registration, register on-line at www.cuanmhuire.ie or e-mail  [email protected], any support will be much appreciated in these difficult times.

 

 

  • Registration fee: €20 Per Adult (Over 16), €50 per Family (2 Adults max / children under 16).
  • The walk will set-off from Ballyheigue Community Centre car park and return to the same site on its return
  • Cuan Mhuire is this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding.
  • Cuan Mhuire was founded in Athy, Co Kildare by Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, a member of the Sisters of Mercy Order, in 1966.
  • Cuan Mhuire’s mission statement is:

“To provide a context in which persons who feel rejected or dejected because of their addictions, become aware of, and learn to deal with, the underlying problems related to those addictions, and discover their uniqueness, giftedness and the real purpose in life.”

  • Along with the 5 Treatment Centres, Cuan Mhuire also operates 6 Transition Houses, Dublin x 2; Limerick x 2; Galway and Monaghan.
  • The purpose of transition houses is to provide a “home from home” within an environment which encourages self-awareness, self-respect, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility. Residents stay in these houses for 3 to 6 months, or until they feel ready for independent living and have secured their own accommodation
  • Transition Houses operate on a total abstinence policy
  • Cuan Mhuire has CHKS accreditation and ISO 9001: 2008 Certification.
  • Aftercare is provided for two years for those in recovery and for their families. Meetings are held weekly in various centres throughout the country. In addition, aftercare is held monthly in each Cuan Mhuire Treatment Centre.
Sep
17
Sat
Day of Prayer @ St Anne's Cathedral
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Click here for further details

Register you / your group for this important free event using the link below.

http://www.premier.org.uk/Events/Day-of-Prayer

 

 

Oct
26
Wed
Understanding the Bible @ Legion of Mary Hall, Kilsaran, Co. Louth
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 One night per week for eight weeks in Legion of Mary Hall Kilsaran, starting Wed. 26th Oct. 7.30pm.
The programme is a quick journey through the Bible and will provide a sound basis of Bible knowledge for anyone who finds the Bible difficult.
The complexity of the Bible is made simple and easy to understand through a captivating narrative approach and the colour – coded Bible Timeline learning system created by Jeff Cavins. You will gain a greater understanding of your faith, the Mass, the sacraments and a closer relationship to Christ!.
Wednesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm.  Info..086 8149606  All are welcome !.
Oct
28
Fri
Called and Gifted @ Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm

What is a Charism? Who has them? What are my Charisms? 

If this is something that interests you, consider enrolling in the Seminar that will take place in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry on Friday evening 28th October & Saturday 29th October. It will be facilitated by teams from the dioceses of Armagh, Down & Conor, Dromore, and Katherine Coolidge from the Called and Gifted International Team.

Friday 28th Oct. 7pm – 9.30pm and Saturday 30th Oct. 9.30am – 4.30pm

Early bird price £35 before 17th October, £40 after 17th October. This fee includes on Saturday tea/coffee, lunch and materials.

For more information or to book contact Milanda Kelly at 00353429336649 or email [email protected].

A short video about what Called and Gifted is all about https://www.facebook.com/downandconnor/videos/729144687222491/

Nov
20
Sun
Closing of the year of Mercy: Armagh Cathedral @ Armagh Cathedral
Nov 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Nov
26
Sat
Advent Day of Recollection for young women age 18-35 @ Dominican Priory, Glentworth St. Limerick.
Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Advent Day of Recollection for young women age 18-35, on November 26th, 2016, 2-8pm at the Dominican Priory, Glentworth St. Limerick. 

Join the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia and Father John Walsh, O.P. for spiritual conferences, Eucharistic Adoration and  confession opportunities, dinner and discussion. Please RSVP by 20th November to [email protected] or 061-311728. Donation of €15 requested.

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Nov
28
Mon
The CPSMA (Catholic Primary Schools Managers Association) will deliver a Finance Training module @ The Crown Plaza Hotel, Dundalk
Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Training Evening


The CPSMA (Catholic Primary Schools Managers Association) will deliver a Finance Training module on Monday 28th November, in: The Crown Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, from: 7pm-9pm (Tea/Coffee from 6.30pm).


Booking via the CPSMA website (www.cpsma.ie) is essential, and Principals, Chairs, and Treasurers are invited to attend in particular, but all members of Boards are encouraged to come to this important training.

Dec
4
Sun
Five men to receive The Order of Acolyte in Archdiocese of Armagh @ Armagh Cathedral
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Five men to receive The Order of Acolyte in Archdiocese of Armagh @ Armagh Cathedral

Congratulations to the five men who are currently studying to become permanent deacons and who will receive the Order of Acolyte at the 11am Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 4th December. The men are Eamon Quinn (Donaghmore), Tony Hughes (Keady), Martin Cunningham (Ardee), Martin Brennan (Armagh) and Paul Mallon (Dungannon). We wish all of them well and we continue to keep them in prayer as they continue their formation programme.

Dec
10
Sat
Called & Gifted @ Newry Conference Centre, The Mall, Newry
Dec 10 all-day

God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do.  Discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern God’s call. You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends his love to reach others.  Come and discover these charisms!

The Called & Gifted workshop is a live presentation which includes Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, the nature of charisms, call and vocation, and how to undertake the process of discernment.

If this is something that interests you, consider enrolling in the workshop that will take place in Newry Conference Centre, The Mall, Newry on Saturday 10th December. It will be facilitated by teams from the dioceses of Armagh, Down & Conor, and Dromore.

Saturday 10am to 8pm (registration from 9.30am)

Early bird price £35 before 2nd December, £40 after 2nd December. This fee includes, tea/coffee, food and materials.

For more information or to book contact the Milanda Kelly at 00353429336649 or email [email protected].

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