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The Sign of Peace at Mass

parishoffice — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:47:38 +0000

In the interests of the health and well-being of our parish community, I havce decided that the exchange of the Sign of Peace at Mass will be temporarily suspended, effective immediately and until at least Spring 2027.

This is a prudent precaution in light of the increase in respiratory illnesses at this time of year, particularly as we enter the winter months.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we take this simple precaution to help protect the health and well-being of our parish community.

Fr. Damien

Service of Light 2027

parishoffice — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:49 +0000

As our Confirmation children continue their journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation, we invite them and their families to a special Service of Light on Thursday, March 11th at 7.00pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Dunleer.

The Service of Light reminds us of the light of Christ that each child first received at Baptism. As they prepare to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, we gather as a parish community to pray for them and to ask the Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen them.

Sponsors are asked to be present with their Confirmation child for this special service, as we pray together for the journey ahead.

It is a simple but beautiful moment in their journey — reminding our young people that they are called to receive Christ’s light, live by it and share it with others.

“You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:14

We look forward to welcoming our Confirmation children, their sponsors and their families as we continue this journey together.

World Mission Sunday (October 18th)

parishoffice — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:47:45 +0000

This World Mission Sunday (October 18th) marks the 100th anniversary of its establishment by Pope Pius XI in 1926. This centenary is an opportunity to celebrate with renewed missionary zeal.

Last year, Pope Leo XIV made an appeal to us in a personal video for World Mission Sunday. His request echoed around the world: “Please help me help missionaries everywhere.”

That’s what World Mission Sunday does: it helps Pope Leo care for the 1,130 missionary dioceses and territories under his supervision through the Dicastery for Evangelization. We are all called to be a part of this missionary work and we have a singular means to do so: World Mission Sunday.

The World Mission Sunday envelope collection helps extend the Church’s evangelization work to missionary lands where the Gospel is being proclaimed for the first time, as well as to places where the Church barely exists, or is too young, too persecuted, or too poor to sustain herself.

Thank you for responding to Pope Leo’s call to help him help missionaries everywhere!

parishoffice — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:26:27 +0000

parishoffice — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:10:58 +0000

Annual Mass of Remembrance

parishoffice — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:34:24 +0000

Each year, we gather as a parish community to remember with love those who have gone before us, to give thanks for their lives, and to entrust them once more to the mercy and love of God.

We invite you to join us for our Annual Mass of Remembrance in St. Brigid’s Church, Dunleer, on Friday, November 27th at 7.30pm.
All are welcome. ❤️

parishoffice — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:32:54 +0000

“Go, Rebuild my Church” – A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Eamon

parishoffice — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:31:10 +0000

At the conclusion of our Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family and Faith in March this year, I gave a commitment that we would take time to reflect prayerfully on the fruits of the Congress and, in the autumn, begin to share with parishes, schools and groups across the Archdiocese some thoughts and reflections which might help us to bring its vision to life.
Please find here a copy of my Pastoral Letter, “Go, Rebuild My Church”. The letter reflects on a central call that emerged from the Congress: to renew our encounter with Christ and, together, become a more vibrant, missionary Church here in the Archdiocese of Armagh.
I encourage everyone to take some time to read and reflect on the letter and to consider, within your own local context, how we might begin to realise the vibrant vision which emerged from the Congress.
With every blessing and kindest regards,
Yours sincerely,
Eamon Martin
Archbishop of Armagh

You can read the letter below or downhload it here:

pastoral-letter-go-rebuild-my-church

Our Lady, Health of the Sick

parishoffice — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:24:04 +0000

parishoffice — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:11:12 +0000