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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