Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tyrone prepares for Congress

Parishioners in Tyrone are stepping up preparations for the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. 

The event, which will be held in Dublin, is expected to attract pilgrims from every corner of Ireland as well as internationally.

County Down-native Francis Campbell, currently Britain's Ambassador to the Vatican, will address a gathering on 'Faith in today's world' in Christ the King Church, Omagh on Monday November 29, 2010.

Other speakers include Marie Lindsey, Principal of St Mary's College in Derry; Richard Moore founder of the Children in Crossfire Charity and personal friend of the Dalai Lama; Fr Paschal McDonnell a Franciscan friar, who is a native of Strabane based in Rossnowlagh and Breige O'Hare, a mother and spiritual writer originally from Omagh.

Each speaker will be addressing a 'Novena of Preparation' for the Eucharistic Congress from Saturday November 27 until Sunday December 5 in Christ the King Church, Strathroy, Omagh. 

The Novena will focus on the theme of 'Gathering together in Christ'.

While the weekday liturgy at 7.30pm is talking place in Cappagh, parishioners from the neighbouring parishes of Drumragh, Gortin, Greencastle, Newtownstewart, Drumquin and Dregish (Castlederg) will lead the liturgies and prayer on different nights.

For more information see: www.eucharist2012.com

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