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    Sacraments

    One Faith One Community Under God

    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.

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    DARVER & DROMISKIN, KILKERLEY, KNOCKBRIDGE AND LOUTH

    All Sacramental and Pastoral Area Notifications: can be emailed to olqopoffice@gmail.com no later than Wednesday midnight.

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    Baptism

    Normally take place on Saturdays at 2pm in each of the churches. It is now obligatory for all first time parents to attend a pre-baptism course. Please contact the Pastoral Area Office

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    Confirmation

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    Eucharist

    “The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” “The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are…

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    Reconciliation

    Before monthly Family Tree Healing Mass & before monthly Encountering Christ Mass or on request.

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    Anointing of the Sick

    Visits to the sick and housebound: If you know of anyone who requires a visit please the pastoral area office. If it is an emergency contact the nearest priest.

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    Holy Orders

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    Matrimony

    enquiries in the pastoral area Please contact Fr. Gerry Campbell. It is important that all couples who intend to marry make contact with the pastoral area office at least four months before the wedding to ensure that all necessary requirements and paperwork are fulfilled in time

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    2026

    Ceremony of Light, Kilkerley – January 2026

    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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    2026

    Eucharistic Ministers Training – January 2026

    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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    2026

    Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 2026

    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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    2026

    Mercy • Prayer • Healing – Knockbridge – January 2026

    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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    2025

    Children of the Eucharist (COE) – November 2025

    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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    2025

    Blessing of the Cross at the Five Cross Roads – Darver & Dromiskin – November 2025

    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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    2025

    St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Community Children’s Retreat – Drogheda – October 2025

    What a joyful weekend it was in…

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    2025

    Diocesan Congress – Youth, Family & Faith Autumn 2025

    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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    2025

    Pastoral Area Choir Workshop – October 2025

    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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    2025

    13th Annual Triduum in Honour of St. Thérèse of Lisieux 29th Sept – 1st Oct 2025

    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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    2025

    St. Oliver Plunkett 400, Pilgrimage Walk to Ardpatrick & Mass, Louth Village – 13th July 2025

    A heartfelt thank you to everyone…

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    2025

    Good Friday – Dromiskin -18th April 2025

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    2025

    HOPE: Healing the Past – Knockbridge – April 2025

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    2025

    Jubilee Pilgrimage Visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh May 2025

    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

    31st Jan 2026

    Pastoral Area Bereavement Group – Bethany Bereavement Support

    22nd Jan 2026

    St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin – Centenary Celebration

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