Series of talks for adults and young people

Newry Cathedral News

COME AND LISTEN – A SERIES OF TALKS for Adults and Young People,Mondays and Thursdays, Newry Parish Centre, The Mall – 7:30pm. StartingMonday 13th February 2023.(Continuing for several weeks)For further details, contact Fr CallumEmail: revcallum@newrycathedralparish.org Parish Office: 028 3026 25

Article: Jesus – the greatest Influencer

Newry Cathedral News

Nowadays we hear about the people who start trends in fashion, behaviour etc being referred to as an influencer. They usually have extensive social media sites and amass large numbers of followers who emulate their behaviour and style. Some of them become celebrities and are very popular until eventually they are usurped from their position by the ‘next big thing’. …

Article: St Brigid recognised by new public holiday

Newry Cathedral News

This year marks the first national holiday for Ireland named after a woman. This change recognises not just the equality of women but also a saint who is so relevant to the climate issues we have today. It has been over 1500 years since Brigid walked these lands yet she inspires us to ‘remember how to beautifully walk on the …

Blessing of throats

Newry Cathedral News

On 3rd February, the Feast of St Blaise, Patron Saint of throats, his blessing will be given to those present at the 10.30am Mass in the Cathedral and at 7.30pm in St Brigid’s Church. 

Article: When one door closes…. 

Newry Cathedral News

The optimists among us say that when one door closes then another will always open but those of us who are pessimistic often proclaim that when one door closes, then another one is about to slam in your face. In a lifetime we all experience closed doors in one way or another, be it the loss of a job, the …

CONTRIBUTION TO PARISH EXPENSES

Newry Cathedral News

Our Church buildings are available to everyone at key life stages. This inevitably involves incurring facility costs such as heating, lighting, maintenance of a building, audio system, streaming and such like, as well as for the provision of the sacristan, secretarial and administrative support. These costs have to be met by the parish community and those who avail of our …

Tribute to Deacon Brendan McAllister 

Newry Cathedral News

The final road on his journey with God The sudden death of Deacon Brendan McAllister on the 13th of December was a shock for his entire family circle as well as the church communities he served. At a packed Cathedral on the 17th of December last, we bid farewell to Brendan by paying tribute to his life of dedication and …

Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Programme 2023

Newry Cathedral News

January 23rd ZOOM talk Larry Breen. ‘Regency Rogue’ Dan Donnelly: His Life and Times. February 20th LECTURE Martin Goss, Warrenpoint Parish Centre, Church St. Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census. March 13th ON SITE visit and talk Anthony Russell, St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Newry. April 17th LECTURE Jerome Mullen Newry Parish Centre, Life and Death of a Vatican Diplomat. May …

Article: New Year, New Hope

Newry Cathedral News

Now that we are past the Feast of the Epiphany, the 6th of January, Old Christmas, traditionally the 12th day of Christmas or even, Nollaig na mBan the season of Christmas is well and truly over. It’s this time of year that we turn our thoughts to New Year resolutions. Some of those resolutions, hardly 2 weeks old maybe have …