Events
50th International Eucharistic Congress
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012
50th International Eucharistic Congress Dublin 10th-17th June 2012 Closing of Advance Bookings for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Booking for the Congress is open until 9th May 2012. After that date all bookings are onsite the RDS during the week of the Congress, if any places are left. There are three ways to book [...]
15 April 2012 Homily of Bishop Noel Treanor at Requiem for Lost Souls of Titanic
Posted on 15. Apr, 2012
Homily of Bishop Noel Treanor on the occasion of performance of Philip Hammond’s Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast Second Sunday of Easter 15 April 2012 My dear friends, I welcome you all to the celebration of this Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic on the octave of [...]
5 April 2012 Homily of Bishop Noel Treanor at Chrism Mass
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012
Homily of Bishop Noel Treanor at Chrism Mass HOLY THURSDAY ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL, BELFAST 5 APRIL 2012 Recognition, celebration and appreciation of the gift of the priesthood of Jesus Christ is the heart of the liturgy of the Chrism Mass. Cherishing the priesthood is the mission that is given to us all – [...]
Palm Sunday – Down and Connor Youth Congress
Posted on 08. Mar, 2012
Diocesan Youth Congress (Palm Sunday) In preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress, the Diocese is organising a Youth Congress for young adults aged 16-25 to be held on Sunday 1st April in St Mary’s University College, Belfast from 10am-6.30pm. This Youth Congress will include various workshops, panel discussions, music, guest speakers and will culminate in [...]
23 December 2011 Christmas Message from Bishop Treanor
Posted on 23. Dec, 2011
Christmas Message by Bishop Noel Treanor 23 December 2011 The Nativity, the birth of Christ, the Son of God as a human person, to a woman, Mary, is the focus of our Christmas celebrations. In our homes, schools and Churches, the Nativity scene is at the heart of these celebrations. At the centre of the [...]
Youth 2000 Christmas Youth Retreat
Posted on 14. Dec, 2011
Youth 2000 Christmas Youth Retreat Youth 2000 invite young people to a Christmas Youth Retreat, particularly for 16 – 35 year olds, in Newbridge College, Co Kildare, from 16th – 18th December 2011. The theme of the Retreat is: Luke 1:38 “Be it done unto me according to Thy Word” Further details: Tel: 077 [...]
Advent Youth Festival in Clonard
Posted on 21. Nov, 2011
Advent Youth Festival Clonard 10th December 2011 The Clonard Youth Ministry Team is holding an Advent Youth Festival for young people aged 16+. It will take place on Saturday 10th December from 10am-5pm in Clonard Monastery and Youth Centre. The theme of the event is “Emmanuel: God is with us”. The festival will include a [...]
31 October 2011 – Review of Cases of Clerical Abuse
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011
Letter from Bishop Noel Treanor to the Diocese of Down and Connor – Independent Review of Cases of Alleged Clerical Abuse in Down and Connor Download a Summary of the Safeguarding Review As you know, the Diocese has made a massive effort over the past decade to strengthen and professionalise its [...]
Irish Church Launches i-App on Vocations
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011
Irish Church Launches new i-App on Vocations A new app on Vocations was designed by Fr Rushe and it was developed by the company Magic Time Apps based in Dublin. The app is an original approach to assist current and future generations seeking to investigate and find information on vocations to the diocesan priesthood [...]
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2011
Posted on 04. Oct, 2011
World Mental Health Day 2011. Monday 10th October 2011 Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day and on that day there are various events taking place to highlight the issue of overcoming addictions. CYCLE 10/10 “Life to the full” Breaking the cycle of addictions on World Mental Health Day Monday 10th [...]
Catholic Church Prepares for Introduction of the New Translation of the Roman Missal
Posted on 09. Sep, 2011
Catholic Church in Ireland Prepares for the Introduction of the New Translation of the Roman Missal This Sunday, 11 September 2011, marks a significant step in the journey towards the full use of the new edition of the Roman Missal, which is the liturgical book that contains the texts for the celebration of the [...]
12 August 2011 Letter to Pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2011
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011
12th August 2011 TO THE PILGRIMS TO THE WORLD YOUTH DAY IN MADRID Dear Young Pilgrims from Down and Connor, We greet you as you start on your journey of faith to meet the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and the many other young people of faith at [...]
Ordination of Fr. Damian McCaughan
Posted on 05. Jul, 2011
Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Damian McCaughan by Bishop Noel Treanor On Sunday 3 July 2011, Rev. Damian McCaughan was ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Down and Connor at a ceremony held in St Malachy’s Church, Coleraine by Most Rev. Noel Treanor. Rev. Damian McCaughan (31), the eldest [...]
Bethany Bereavement Support Group
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011
Bethany Bereavement Support Group What is Bethany Bereavement Support? It is a parish based group ministry which aims to help those bereaved and grieving. Support is offered on a one-to-one basis in the home, to groups in drop-in centres, by phone calls, by helping at funeral liturgies and remembrance services. The [...]
National Eucharistic Congress in Knock – 25 June 2011
Posted on 12. Jun, 2011
National Eucharistic Congress One Day Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 25th June 2011 Organised by the Knights of St Columbanus on behalf of the diocese. One of the key moments in the pastoral preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress is the celebration of a short National Eucharistic Congress on June 25th and 26th of [...]
QUB Graduation Mass Times
Posted on 11. Jun, 2011
The Catholic Chaplaincy, QUB, takes this opportunity to congratulate all the graduands of 2011 and welcomes everyone to join them as they celebrate the achievements of these students during the Summer Graduations. Each day from Monday 4th July to Friday 8th July, Mass will be celebrated at 12:45pm in the Catholic Chaplaincy, 28 Elmwood Avenue. [...]
Down & Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Posted on 23. May, 2011
Diocese of Down and Connor Annual Pilgrimage to KNOCK Sunday 12 June 2011 led by The Most Reverend Donal McKeown DD Auxiliary Bishop in Down and Connor Ceremonies begin at 2:30pm Further details available from the Diocesan Pilgrimage Director: Rev. Fr. Colin Grant St Malachy’s College Belfast [...]
The Big Lunch – Sunday 5th June
Posted on 25. Mar, 2011
Lord Mayor of Belfast and church leaders call for Northern Ireland’s citizens to back The Big Lunch COUNCILLOR Pat Convery, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and the church leaders of the four main denominations in Northern Ireland gathered outside Belfast City Hall today, in an effort to encourage the people of Northern [...]
Volunteers Wanted for 2012 Eucharistic Congress
Posted on 15. Mar, 2011
Volunteers Wanted for 2012 Eucharistic Congress Up to 3,000 volunteers are needed for the International Eucharistic Congress that will take place in Dublin in June 2012. On-line application form now live. Volunteer for the 2012 Eucharstic Congress Source – www.iec2012.ie Click on link to go to on-line application [...]
A Choral Singing Workshop for Easter in Drumalis
Posted on 02. Mar, 2011
A Choral Singing Workshop for Easter Drumalis, Larne Saturday, 12th March 2011 A Lenten and Easter workshop for singers of choral music. About the Day: The aim of the choral day is to help participants to develop their skills in choral singing, particularly for church services. The content of the day is aimed [...]
Top Clinical Psychologist to Visit West Belfast
Posted on 02. Mar, 2011
Top Clinical Psychologist to Visit West Belfast Temperance Sunday Sunday 6th March A top clinical psychologist and writer will visit a parish in west Belfast this week to offer practical advice to parents to deal with issues such as suicide and addiction prevention. Dr Patrick Ryan, Director of the Doctoral programme in [...]
50th International Eucharistic Congress – Information Session on Tuesday 1st March
Posted on 16. Feb, 2011
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress A step towards parish renewal Tuesday 1st March 2011 7.00 – 9.30pm Good Shepherd Centre Who is leading the session? Colette Furlong is a resource person for Liturgy in the Dublin Diocese and she lectures on Liturgy in All Hallows College, Dublin. She is the Pastoral Development [...]
World Day of the Sick – 11th February 2011
Posted on 07. Feb, 2011
World Day of the Sick 11th February 2011 This Friday, 11th February, is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and is also World Day of Prayer for the Sick. In his message for the World Day of the Sick, Pope Benedict XVI writes: "Every year, on the day of the memorial of the [...]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January 2011
Posted on 05. Jan, 2011
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th-25th January 2011 Down and Connor Diocesan Ecumenical Commission For each day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011 there are quotations and prayers which both affirm the commitment of the Church to Ecumenism and which highlight recent significant understandings brought about by continuing ecumenical dialogue. [...]
Papal Message for World Day of Peace 2011
Posted on 31. Dec, 2010
Pope Benedict's message for the World Day of Prayer for Peace on the theme ‘Religious Freedom. The Path to Peace’ The Pope's Message for the forty-fourth World Day of Peace which falls on 1 January 2011 has as its theme: "Religious Freedom. The Path to Peace". Cardinal Turkson explained how this year's Message [...]
World Youth Day 2011
Posted on 07. Dec, 2010
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 Madrid, Spain “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith” (St Paul) In 1984 Pope John Paul II invited young people of the world to go on pilgrimage. Since then the Church has witnessed a procession of youth throughout the world. Beginning in Rome they have gathered in [...]
Resources for Advent and Christmas 2010
Posted on 01. Dec, 2010
Parish and School Resources for Advent and Christmas 2010 Throughout Advent and Christmas 2010, www.catholicbishops.ie will bring you up-to-date information, messages and resources from the Vatican, from Irish Bishops and dioceses, and from agencies of the Bishops' Conference. Primary Schools Advent Resource Kildare and Leighlin Faith Development Services has [...]
Diocesan Vocation Vigil – Thursday 18th November
Posted on 09. Nov, 2010
"The Emmaus Walk – Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood" On Thursday 18th November 2010 from 8:00pm-10:00pm, a Diocesan Vocation Vigil will be held in Clonard Monastery with music, prayer, and witness given by the young people of the Diocese. For further information, contact: Down and Connor Vocations Director: Very Rev. John Murray St. Luke’s [...]
Family Ministry Conference for Advent
Posted on 08. Nov, 2010
Advent: The Wonder of God With Us Tuesday 16th November 7.00-9 30pm Good Shepherd Centre Who is leading the session? Fiona Gallagher, a qualified catechist by profession, spent ten years working for the Christian Brothers as Project Manager of An Tobar Resourcing Religious Education – a Christian Brother initiative based in [...]
‘The Priests’ release “Soul Song” – Book of Reflections on an Unexpected Journey
Posted on 24. Oct, 2010
"Soul Song" A Book of Reflections on an Unexpected Journey "Soul Song", a book of "reflections on an unexpected journey", by The Priests will be released this Thursday 28th October by Transworld Publications. The Priests will be launching and signing copies in Eason's Belfast store on Friday 29th October between 12 midday and 2pm. Also, following [...]
“Together in Mission” – 24th October 2010
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010
Mission Sunday 2010 "Together in Mission" 'Mission Alive' is the Mission Awareness Project of the Irish Missionary Union. Mission Alive works to promote October as Mission Month by providing resources for members and supporters of the Ir ish Missionary Movement to reflect on the theme for 2010. The 2010 resource book is focused on the promotion [...]
Diocesan Vocation Events 2010-2011
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010
"The Emmaus Walk – Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood" Are you currently discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Download a copy of the Diocesan Informational Leaflet on Vocations outlining various diocesan events during the Year 2010-2011 to assist those who are considering a vocation. Calendar of Diocesan Vocation Events (2010-2011): Date Event [...]
Day for Life – 3rd October 2010
Posted on 13. Sep, 2010
Day for Life – 3 October 2010 The 2010 Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on 3rd October. This year’s theme is the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying.Day for Life is the day the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland and England and Wales dedicates to celebrating [...]
World Youth Day 2011 Madrid
Posted on 09. Sep, 2010
The next World Youth Day will take place in Madrid in 2011 from 16-21 August with the theme "Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith". The Down and Connor Youth Commission, "Youthcom" will be releasing details about their WYD plans in the near future, and anyone [...]
Papal Visit to Scotland on 16th September 2010
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010
Papal Visit to Scotland One day pilgrimage to the Papal Mass Glasgow September 16th. Organised by the Knights of St Columbanus on behalf of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Down and Connor has been offered a number of tickets for the Mass with Pope Benedict XVI in Glasgow [...]
Family Ministry Course “Our Faith: Our Church”
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010
OUR FAITH: OUR CHURCH A Twelve-week programme of Adult Faith Development Our Faith is not a theory but an event, an encounter with the living God. Benedict XVI Do you want to grow in relationship with God and in an understanding of your faith? Why not join us in St Mary’s University College? [...]
National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage 2010
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010
National Grandparents' Pilgrimage 2010 Over 10,000 grandmothers and grandfathers are expected to converge on Knock Shrine, Co Mayo, this September for the largest pilgrimage of its type in the world. Chief celebrant will be Bishop John McAreavey, Bishop of Dromore. A nationwide prayer appeal for grandparents has been launched as part of the [...]
Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Clonmacnois from 12th-15th August
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010
Clonmacnois Youth Festival 12th – 15th August 2010 Youth 2000 invites you to join them for their Summer Festival from 12-15 August 2010 in Clonmacnois, County Offaly. The dynamic weekend programme for 16-35 year olds includes music, drama, prayer, talks, workshops, reconciliation and healing service, games and chill time. The festival will be [...]
Lough Derg Pilgrimage
Posted on 03. May, 2010
Lough Derg – Place of Pilgrimage About Lough Derg St Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Derg, is among the oldest centres of Christian Pilgrimage in Western Europe, supposedly dating back to the sixth century. Lough Derg lies about four miles north of the village of Pettigo in County Donegal, in the Diocese of Clogher. Station [...]