The death has taken place on Wednesday, 20 November, of Fr Jim McNally.  May he rest in peace.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Reposing at the home of his former housekeeper, Teresa McKeever, 25 Leitrim Road, Castledawson, Co Derry, BT45 8BW, today, Thursday 21 November, until 6.00pm;

Removal this evening, Thursday 21 November at 6.30pm, via Cargin Chapel, en route to the Church of St Trea, Newbridge, arriving for Mass at 7.30pm;

Requiem Mass tomorrow, Friday 22 November at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

CURRICULUM VITAE
Very Rev James McNally PE

Born:                     25 August 1937, Parish of Portrush, Diocese of Down and Connor

Studied: St Patrick’s College, Armagh        1949-55
Pontifical Irish College, Rome                     1955-61

Ordained:           25 February 1961

Appointments
Assistant, Cookstown                                1961-64
Assistant, Clonfeacle                                 1964-65
Curate, Mellifont                                       1965-66
Curate, Tynan                                           1966-71
Curate, Lower Killeavy                               1971-80
Curate, Magherafelt                                   1980-93
Armagh Regional Marriage Tribunal             1982-19
Parish Priest, Newbridge                             1993-06
Parish Priest, Termonmaguirc                      2006-07
Pastor Emeritus                                          2007-19

Date of Death: 20 November 2019, Castledawson

YOUTH ALPHA is coming to the Archdiocese of Armagh… Youth Alpha is a chance to explore life and faith in a friendly, informal & open environment. Help accompany our young people along the road of their faith journey.  Want to deliver Youth Alpha in your Parish?  ADYC are providing a one-day training session to equip you with the skills to deliver Youth Alpha in your community.  LOCATION: Newry Conference Centre, The Mall, Newry, BT34 1AT

WHEN: Saturday 30th November, 10:00AM – 4.00PM. There’s no pressure, follow up or charge.  Bring yourself.  What have you got to lose?

Please message ADYC for more details or call Dermot on 07525774024.

Canon Benny Fee and Dr Michael Kinsella from Aid to the Church in Need speak about Red Wednesday and Week of Witness which will be marked in the Archdiocese from Monday 25th November until Friday 29th November

The Armagh Diocesan Safeguarding Conference, which was held on two evenings, was an opportunity for the Diocesan Safeguarding Office to provide parishes with the latest updates to Parish Safeguarding Guidance and notify parishes of some recent developments in Safeguarding in the Catholic Church.

Further, those present had the opportunity to meet and hear from the Reid Family. Their personal, familial story of childhood trauma was inspiring. The aim was to motivate key individuals to work together in supporting those on their journey into wellbeing.

Thanks to the volunteers and staff of the Drumcree Pastoral Centre, Portadown and the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Dundalk, and to all those who attended.

Click the following link to view the 2020 Confirmation dates for the Archdiocese of Armagh.

Confirmation 2020

Honouring the Martyrs of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow … WATCH film on the magnificent new statue of St Oliver Plunkett in Armagh Cathedral here – http://tiny.cc/vyhvfz 

This short film records how the magnificent new statue of St Oliver Plunkett in Armagh Cathedral  honours all those persecuted for their faith.

This film, produced by iCatholic, was commissioned by Aid to the Church in Need (Ireland)

“Week of Witness” to be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Armagh

A special “Week of Witness” will be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Armagh from Sunday 24 – Friday 29 November 2019. During the week, a number of events will take place to celebrate the lives of those who have given great witness to their faith in the past and those who continue to give witness today and all who will continue to give great witness in the future.

On Sunday 24^th November, Bishop Michael Router will launch the ‘week of Witness’ at the 10.30am Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral.

On Tuesday 26^th November, a special lecture will be given by Jean Harrington in The Magnet Pastoral Centre, Dundalk at 7.30pm on “Martyrdom in the 21^st century”. Jean is the author of “Murder in the Missions – a true story” which was published earlier this year. Admission is free on the evening.

On Wednesday 27^th November (Red Wednesday) Archbishop Martin will lead a special “Liturgy of Witness” in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh at 7.30pm. People are invited to wear something red as we remember all who have given and all who continue to give great witness to their faith. During the celebration, Archbishop Martin will speak with two young people who give great witness to their faith today.

After the Liturgy, Archbishop Martin will launch a new book in The Synod Hall titled “Not might nor fear – Prayers and Reflections on the new Statue of St Oliver Plunkett” edited by Canon Benedict Fee.

On Thursday 28^th November, Archbishop Martin will celebrate the 10am Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral and during the Mass, special prayers will be offered for all who give witness to their faith in the world today. After the Mass, the Archbishop will join with all the young people who are to be confirmed in the Cathedral Parish this year, in leading a “Walk of Witness” within the Cathedral and as part of the walk, prayers will be offered that all of us may respond to the call to be more faithful in giving witness to the faith in our homes and in our communities.

“Aid to the Church in need” invites us during “Week of Witness” to join on Wednesday 27^th November to light up our Churches and wear something red as we remember Christian martyrs and those who have died for their faith. On that day, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh will be a blaze of red and people are asked to wear something red (a sweater, a cardigan, a jacket, a scarf or a tie) as a symbolic reminder of all those Christians who gave great witness and who suffered and died for their Christian faith over the years. As we remember the sacrifice of many wonderful martyrs and all who have died and continue to die for their faith, Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead a special Prayer Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 7.30pm on the evening.

During the celebration, he will speak with two young people who give great witness to their faith today. Colleen Gribben is a Maths Teacher in St Catherine’s College, Armagh and Head Camp Coordinator of the Armagh City Micheala Foundation Summer Camp. Colleen is a woman of deep faith and she will share something of how she works to promote faith not only through her involvement with the Micheala Camp but also in her daily work in school.

Gerard Devine is a teacher of Religious Studies in St Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh, having taught previously in St Edmund’s College, London. Again, he’s a man who gives great witness to his faith not only in his teaching but through his involvement with Armagh Diocesan Youth Council, School Aid Romania and St Vincent de Paul. Gerard has helped to lead a number of youth pilgrimages over the last few years.

All are welcome to join for this special celebration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeaNbCe0Bkw&feature=youtu.be

Radharc began in the year 1961 when a group of Dublin priests started making documentary films for the new  Irish television service. Over the next 35 years  425 films were made in  75 countries..  Religious practices at home and abroad were filmed and discussed.  Social injustice, human rights abuse, famine and  civil unrest, were recorded either openly or secretly in true documentary filmmaking fashion. The films cover a wide variety of subjects.  Many different world cultures were explored and celebrated and many noted personalities were interviewed.

150 films were made in Ireland. Twenty were filmed in Northern Ireland and covered the period civil war there.  Over fifty films were made in North America and Canada

 Civil unrest in South America was a popular theme as it also was in the Far East.

The Radharc archive is a priceless record of life in the second half of the twentieth century. The films carry the basic Christian message. They have  much to offer present day audiences and  richly deserve to be cherished and preserved for future generations.

The Trust continues the work of promoting these  values in the media.  Awards are given to professional and amateurs of all ages for documentaries that have the same ethos as Radharc. Technical work on the Archive is ongoing and professional Archivists are employed on this important work.

The list of the films can be found and searched country by country on www.radharc.ie

The Radharc Trust, 18, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4.   CRA 20011901