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Parish Stewards - for the Covid Era, July 2020 : Kevin McNamee and Oisin McMenamin

May 2021 - The group of history walkers from the Parish of Ardstraw East pictured at St Francis' Church, Drumnabey, Castlederg on their way to the ruined monastery at Scarvagherin on Sunday 2nd May 2021..

May 2018 Fr Roland Colhoun, Newtownstewart, with visiting members of the Legion of Mary from Tyrone and Donegal. The Parish of Ardstraw East is establishing a new praesidium of the Legion.

WMOF 2018 Fr Roland Colhoun, Newtownstewart, leading parishioners to the Papal Mass in Phoenix Park, Dublin, for the close of the World Meeting of Families, Sunday 26 August 2018

PARISHIONERS CLIMB MOUNT ERRIGAL As a fund-raiser for St Eugene’s Church, Glenock, the parish of Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, organised a sponsored climb of Mount Errigal, County Donegal.

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Unveiling of the New Portrait of Pope Leo XIV — 2025

Newtownstewart – Fr Roland Colhoun, together with two P4 pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School, unveiled a new picture of Pope Leo XIV in the Oratory of Mary Mother of God on 30th November 2025. The Oratory marked its Silver Jubilee this month.

Pupils Photographed:
Cadain McCormack
Bradley Sammons

New Mahogany Tabernacle Arch Unveiled at Newtownstewart Oratory

Unveiling of the New Mahogany Tabernacle Arch — 2025

Newtownstewart – Fr Roland Colhoun, at the Newtownstewart Oratory, with Faolan Patton (P7), unveiled the new mahogany arch surmounting the tabernacle on Sunday 21st December 2025. This is one of several enhancements made to the Oratory as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations (2000–2025).

New Mahogany Tabernacle Arch at the Oratory, Newtownstewart

New Tabernacle Arch — Silver Jubilee Commemoration

Newtownstewart – The new mahogany tabernacle arch at the Oratory was designed by Fr Roland Colhoun, with architectural work by Declan Devine. This enhancement was created to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Oratory in 2025.

Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick by Newtownstewart and neighbouring parishes

Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick — Jubilee Year 2025

Croagh Patrick – Fr Roland Colhoun joined pilgrims from Newtownstewart and neighbouring parishes in a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Sunday 20th July 2025. The climb formed part of the celebrations marking the Jubilee Year.

Pilgrims with Fr Roland Colhoun on the summit of Croagh Patrick after Mass

Summit of Croagh Patrick — Jubilee Pilgrimage 2025

Croagh Patrick – Fr Roland Colhoun with pilgrims following the celebration of Mass on the summit of Croagh Patrick on Sunday 20th July 2025. The pilgrimage formed part of the Jubilee Year celebrations.