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.
Pastoral Area Finance Committee
The Pastoral Area Finance Committee plays an important role in supporting the pastoral area in the careful and responsible stewardship of its financial resources. Working closely with the clergy, parish leadership teams, and the Pastoral Area Office, the committee helps to ensure that all financial matters are handled with transparency, accountability, and in accordance with diocesan guidelines and best practice.
The committee assists in the preparation, review, and ongoing monitoring of annual budgets for the pastoral area and its parishes. It provides guidance on income and expenditure, helps to identify and address financial priorities, and supports longer-term financial planning to ensure the sustainability of parish life and pastoral activities. In addition, the committee contributes to clear and accurate financial reporting, helping to maintain openness and trust within the community.
Members of the Finance Committee bring their skills, experience, and commitment to serve the mission of the Church by ensuring that resources are managed wisely and effectively. Their work supports a wide range of parish activities, including worship, sacraments, pastoral care, faith formation, maintenance of parish facilities, and outreach to the wider community.
The committee also seeks to promote good communication and understanding of financial matters within the pastoral area, helping parishioners to appreciate how their contributions are used in support of the Church’s mission.
Get Involved:
If you feel called to serve in this way or would like to learn more, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You can sign up after Mass or contact the Pastoral Area Office on (042 682 7418) or by email at olqopoffice@gmail.com
Recent Activities
Fr. Gerry Campbell (Adm., Dromiskin Parish), Eugene Callan (Sacristan, Kilkerley), and Kirstie & JP Matthews have stepped forward to take part…
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Divine Inspiration brings a Beautiful Noise to Blackrock! 🎶 The Darver and Dromiskin Music Ministry team, joined by friends under the title of Divine…
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Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for the children in Darver & Dromiskin Parish in St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin this morning 23rd April…
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BEHOLD Lenten Daily Reflections The BEHOLD Team — (Fr. Pat, Fr. Gerry, Carmel Kennedy, Evelyn Agnew, Irene Brennan, Joan McKenna, Marian O’Sullivan and…
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Many thanks to the NET Team! Tomas, Jacie, Oonagh, Therese, Emmanuel, Maggie, Lydia and Tim for leading such outstanding retreats for the children of our…
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This week we had Children of the Eucharist (COTE) gatherings in the parishes of Darver & Dromiskin and Louth…
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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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