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We’re so glad you’ve found us!
Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area brings together the four vibrant parishes of Darver & Dromiskin, Kilkerley, Knockbridge, and Louth, right in the heart of the Archdiocese of Armagh. We are a rural, faith-filled community made up of six churches, five schools, and over 4,000 people who call this place home.
Our story goes back to the 1800s, but we are very much alive and growing today!
You’ll find a warm welcome here from our priests, deacon, sacristans, and the many incredible volunteers who give so generously of their time and hearts. We are not just keeping the lights on we are dreaming big.
That means we are committed to becoming a place where lives are changed, faith is renewed, and everyone is invited into a personal relationship with Jesus.
Recent Activities
On Thursday 29th January, the children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated in the Ceremony of Light in the Church of the Immaculate Conception,…
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A heartfelt thank you to all who attended Nights 1 and 2 of our training for existing and new Eucharistic Ministers. Your generosity and commitment…
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Photo from one of our parishes, (Knockbridge) in our pastoral area on Sunday, 11th January 2026, On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord,…
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We would like to say a special word of thanks to everyone who attended Mercy • Prayer • Healing on Sunday, 11th January 2026…
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On 25th November we had a beautiful Children of the Eucharist (COTE) gathering in the parishes of Knockbridge and Kilkerley ✝️ Led by founder Antoinette…
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Darver & Dromiskin Parish – Blessing of the Cross at the Five Cross RoadsSunday 23rd November, on the Feast of Christ the King,…
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What a joyful weekend it was in…
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We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family & Faith in Darver & Dromiskin, Kilkerley, Knockbridge, and…
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What a wonderful evening we had! 28 participants joined together for our choir workshop, beautifully facilitated by Sr. Marie Dunne. It was a truly…
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who joined us in prayer and celebration during this year’s Triduum in Kilkerley, marking the 100th anniversary of…
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone…
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area Jubilee Pilgrimage Visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh ⛪️ We had a blessed day starting with a prayer…
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Recent News
Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary, community and parish based service that supports people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief…
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Next September, St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its opening. To mark this historic milestone, a Centenary Book is currently being…
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Catholic Schools Week 2026, Sunday 18th January, marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week 2026.During this week, we celebrate the unique and vital…
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We hope everyone had a blessed and Happy Christmas …
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Every first Sunday of the month, we celebrate Welcoming Sunday in our pastoral area.During Mass, our vetted volunteers gather the children (from pre-school…
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A Christmas and New Year Blessing …
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Christmas Mass Times 2025…
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We’re excited to announce the Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area Christmas Story Competition for children!…
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In Loving Memory of Mark, Louise & Evan O’Connor On Wednesday October 1st at the Memorial Service for Mark, Louise, and Evan O’Connor, Fr.
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It has been noted that many of the significant events in the life and story of St. Oliver Plunkett took place on the 1st day…
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Gaza: “Words are not enough!” – Bishops call for solidarity at parish level Bishops stated the following concerning the humanitarian disaster in Gaza: “In…
Read MoreWe are delighted to share some exciting news with you — our brand new pastoral website is now live! The new…
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