Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area in the Archdiocese of Armagh, Ireland. The Pastoral Area is comprised of four parishes in mid Louth: Darver & Dromiskin, Kilkerley, Knockbridge & Louth.
Catholic Schools Week 2026, Sunday 18th January, marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week 2026.
During this week, we celebrate the unique and vital contribution Catholic schools make to their communities.
This year’s theme:
“Catholic Schools: Normal Lives, Called to Holiness”
Our parishes are delighted to join in the celebrations with Grandparents’ Masses in local churches:
Dromiskin – Tuesday 20th January at 10.00am Darver – Tuesday 20th January at 11.30am Kilkerley – Wednesday 21st January (Rang 2) 1.30–2.45pm, Community Centre Knockbridge – Thursday 22nd January at 10.00am Louth – Mid-February (date to be confirmed)
All grandparents, families, and parishioners are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate faith, family, and education. 
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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