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Bishop McGuckian's St Brigid's Day Lecture

7th February 2025

Last Sunday Bishop Alan McGuckian presented this year's St Brigid's Day Lecture in St Brides Hall.The Theme of his lecture was 'Synodality for Mission'If you missed the lecture - the slide presentation is available to download below.

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ALPHA

6th February 2025

What is Alpha? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone's welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it. No two…

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Down and Connor Pilgrimage to Lourdes

5th February 2025

OPTIONS 5 nights 10-15 July £859 Hotel Jeanne d’Arc Hotel Alba Hotel Mediterannee 5 nights 10-15 July £729 Accueil Notre-Dame for pilgrims requiring nursing and/or personal care 7 nights 9-16 July £972 Hotel Jeanne d’ArcFares are inclusive of return flights from Belfast International Airport,…

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Michael Longley

31st January 2025

It was with great sadness that we learnt of Michael Longley’s death. We have many memories of Michael’s connection with St Brigid’s, and his generosity of time and spirit. His funeral took place on St Brigid’s Day, a coincidence, that Michael would say was not a coincidence! In tribute to him, who…

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Bishop Alan's Pastoral Letter (Jubilee 2025)

2nd January 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Peace! As we stand on the threshold of 2025, we begin a special Jubilee Year in our Church. Pope Francis has called this Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. It’s an invitation to renew our hope, a hope which comes from knowing that God loves each one of us, whoever…

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