Dromore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 17th ‒ 22nd May 2024 Anyone wishing to travel on the Pilgrimage, the fare is £795 which includes flights and transfers and hotel on full board basis. Places are limited. Contact the parish office for telephone numbers for further information. Pilgrimage to Knock 26th May Organised by The Knights of St Columbanus CK 10 Newry …
Day of prayer for vocations on Thursday 21st March
A day of prayer for vocations in our diocese will be held in Newry Cathedral this coming Thursday, 21st March. The programme for the day is as follows: There will be exposition from 9.00am until 9.00pm. Fr. Carlos will celebrate the Mass at 10.30am. The P4 children from the six primary schools are invited to attend. After the Mass Fr. …
Family Vigil Mass for St Patrick’s Day
Our next family Mass is this coming Saturday, March 16th at 7.30pm in St. Brigid’s Church, with Bunscoil an Iúir. This Mass will be celebrated in Irish. Beidh an t-aifreann as Gaeilge. A relic of Saint Patrick will be available for veneration. Everyone welcome. All other Masses for St. Patrick’s Day are as per the normal Sunday Mass schedule.
Is God calling you to the priesthood?
Is God calling you to the priesthood? In this new video Father Brian Fitzpatrick, Vocations Director for Dromore Diocese, shares his story of the path to priesthood. He is happy to hear from anyone else seeking guidance or help with a call to priesthood. Learn more and find contact details for Fr Brian here: https://www.dromorediocese.org/dromore-vocations/
Council to proceed with civic centre plan despite objections
Newry, Mourne and Down Council has gone ahead seeking planning permission, despite our objections, for the new Civic Centre in close proximity to the Cathedral. We encourage you to object as the parking behind the Cathedral will be very limited. Parishioners will be available as you leave Mass at the weekend to enable you to sign a petition in objection …
Ordination of Rev. Francesco Campiello
On 20th April 2024 Deacon Francesco Campiello, currently with us in Newry Parish, along with fellow seminarian Deacon Davis Haberkorn, will be ordained in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh at 2.00pm. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for Ordination.
Parish shop to remain open
Newry Cathedral Parish Shop: A Beacon of Continuity Amidst Change In the wake of the regrettable closure of Veritas stores, Newry Cathedral Parish seeks to reassure its parishioners and the wider community about the continued availability of high-quality religious publications and resources at the shop on The Mall. Veritas has been a valued supplier, contributing a unique portion of our …
Family Masses
February 24th ‒ St. Ronan’s P.S. will prepare for this Mass. March 16th ‒ Bunscoil and Iúir will prepare for this Mass. This Mass will be celebrated in Irish for St. Patrick’s Day. Beidh an t-aifreann as Gaeilge. April 13th ‒ St. Clare’s Abbey P.S. will prepare for this Mass. No family Mass in May. June 8th ‒ All six …
Blessing of Graves
Monkshill Cemetery The Annual Blessing of the graves takes place on Sunday 14th May at 7.00pm.You are asked to bring a small container of water with you which will be blessed during the service. Use this water to sprinkle your family grave at the appropriate time. St. Mary’s Cemetery Prayer Service and blessing of graves will take place in St. …
Tour of Dromantine
Monday May 22nd at 7:30pm sharp. Dromore Diocesan Historical Society will host a tour of Dromantine, home of the Society of African Missions since 1926. This tour will be conducted by the SMA fathers. All welcome.