Uncategorised | 15 November 2024
(Extract from the Bishop’s Letter) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In this month of November, we Catholics turn our hearts to prayer for the faithful departed. Our Irish heritage has blessed us with a profound understanding that death is a natural part of life’s journey. We speak of it…
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Week of Witness/Red Wednesday Did you know, some 360 million Christians live in countries where they are persecuted for their faith? Each year the papal charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Ireland – which supports some 6,000 communities in 140 countries –…
Read MoreUncategorised | 25 October 2024
DOWN and CONNOR DIOCESAN TRUST ST GERARD’S PARISH SACRISTAN We are seeking to recruit into the role of Sacristan within St Gerard’s Parish, 722 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 7PG. The responsibilities within the Sacristan role will include: ❖…
Read MoreUncategorised | 10 October 2024
Prison Week 13th to 19th October 2024 aims to gather the Church in prayer for the needs of all those affected by prisons: prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, those working in the criminal justice system and the many people caring for those affected by crime…
Read MoreUncategorised | 10 October 2024
Excerpt from the Bishops’ Letter: “Migration presents many challenges for all involved: immigrants seeking safety and a better future, as well as for those who welcome them, and the governments and communities responsible for providing shelter and support. As migration to Ireland increases, it brings both difficulties and opportunities for…
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