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The news of the death of Pope Benedict on 31st December 2022 greeted many of us with confusion as by this stage in our lives we have lived through the normal transfer of power from one pontiff to another. However, the end of Pope Benedict’s papacy did not conclude with his death but rather with his retirement nearly 10 years …

A Christmas message from Canon Francis Brown Canon Francis and all the clergy wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas and every blessing for 2023. A Christmas message from Archbishop Eamon Martin

Kindness is a much-underrated quality with many people thinking it has little place in modern society however my faith in it was restored this week. Very early one morning I went for coffee with a friend in a City centre cafe and we noticed 2 people having a sleep, heads rested on the table. They had obviously been out all …

Christmas Eve St. Mary’s Church: 7.00pmSt. Brigid’s Church: 7.00pm (St Catherine’s Concert Band from 6.20pm)Newry Cathedral: 8.30pm, Midnight (Polish)St. Colman’s Shinn: 7.00pmSt. Catherine’s: 6.30 pm (children’s Mass) , Midnight Christmas Day Newry Cathedral: 9.00, 10.30 (Polish), 12 noonSt. Mary’s Church: 10.30amSt. Joseph’s Church Sheeptown: 10.30amSt. Catherine’s: 8am, 9.30am, 11am, 12.30 Confessions Confessions in Preparation for Christmas: Tuesday 20th to Saturday …

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother in Christ, Rev. Deacon Brendan McAllister. Archbishop Eamon, all the clergy, and the people of the diocese are united in prayer for Brendan, his wife Elizabeth, his daughter Anna, sons Joseph and Tom, grandchildren Dara, Oisín and Shaan, his sisters Marie and Sheila, brothers Kevin and Seamus …

I love Christmas and the traditions that go with it. Every country/ tradition in the world does Christmas just a little bit different, whether it be the German Christmas Markets or a Head of State speech. To me the Irish traditions from the time of my childhood are based firmly in the real meaning of Christmas. Here are some of …

‘A life well lived has no ending’ – Tribute to the late Deacon John McClelland from Newry Cathedral Parish It was with great sadness that the clergy and parishioners of Newry Cathedral Parish learned of the death of Deacon John McClelland on 6th November. The Requiem Mass for Deacon John was held in the Cathedral on 9th November and was …

Donate a Poinsettia plant to decorate Newry Cathedral for Christmas- New for 2022! Newry Cathedral from Saturday 3rd DecemberYou are invited to play your part in creating a magnificent Christmas display in the cathedral sanctuary. Simply buy a Poinsettia plant (these are inexpensive and widely available) and bring it along to the parish office (opposite the cathedral) during office hours …

All scheduled English language Masses are now broadcast live for free on the parish YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@NewryCathedralParishOfficialWe recommend that people watching the webcams on smart TVs use the YouTube app instead of using the TV’s web browser for best results.

Mass and Confession times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Christmas Eve St. Mary’s Church: 7.00pmSt. Brigid’s Church: 7.00pmNewry Cathedral: 8.30pm, Midnight (Polish)St. Colman’s Shinn: 7.00pmSt. Catherine’s: 6.30 pm (children’s Mass) , Midnight Christmas Day Newry Cathedral: 9.00, 10.30 (Polish), 12 noonSt. Mary’s Church: 10.30amSt. Joseph’s Church, Sheeptown: 10.30amSt. Catherine’s: 8am, 9.30am, 11am, 12.30 Confessions Confessions in Preparation for Christmas: …