We are pleased to announce that we will once again offer guided tours of Newry cathedral on the following dates: Wednesday 14th June 7pmWednesday 5th July 2pmWednesday 19th July 7pmWednesday 16th August 2pmWednesday 30th August 7pm Each tour will take approximately 90 minutes.Please meet at the main door of Newry Cathedral. You will hear the story of the building of …
Ordination of Rev. Carlos Esteban Rojo
Prayer Vigil On Saturday 6th May Vigil of Prayer at 7.15pm, immediately after the 6.00pm Mass at Newry Cathedral. This prayer vigil will be organised by Carlos’ Sister Caridad. Priestly Ordination Sunday 7th May, Priestly Ordination in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh at 3.00pm. Watch on the webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/armaghcathedral First Mass for Father Carlos Esteban Monday 8th May, Fr. Carlos …
Annual Youth Collection
The Annual Collection for youth programmes and activities (Pope John Paul II Award, Summer Camps, Knock Volunteering programme, GIFT – growing in faith together, Faith Friends, Youth ALPHA/NUA, Social action initiatives, School RETREATS, Pilgrimages and much more) will be taken up on the weekend of the 20th and 21st May. There is a BLUE envelope in your box of envelopes …
Loss of parking behind the cathedral
Parishioners can view the application for the proposed Civic Hub here to be built behind the cathedral here: https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/668500 Parishioners have the opportunity to object until 5th May. Be aware if this building goes ahead 200 car-parking spaces will be lost behind our Cathedral. It is important for parishioners to have their say now or suffer the consequences for evermore.
Article: The Road to Emmaus – a model for our faith journey
The Gospel last weekend was on the Road to Emmaus which is found in the Gospel of Luke (24:13-35). It recounts the events of two of Jesus’ disciples who were walking to the town of Emmaus, a village seven miles from Jerusalem, on the day of Jesus’ resurrection. They were discussing the recent events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion when a stranger …
Article: Faith of our Fathers
It was refreshing last week to see someone one in a key leadership position bear witness to their faith and say how it had sustained them in times of trial. President Joe Biden was moved to tears last Friday during a stop at Knock shrine when he discovered that a chaplain there had performed last rites for his late son …
Talk by Jerome Mullen – 17th April
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday 17th April at 7:30pm The Society will host an illustrated talk by Jerome Mullen OBE GCM on “Life and Death of a Vatican Diplomat: The Pain of a Brother’s Loss” in the Parish Centre, Newry. All welcome.
Divine Mercy Sunday – 16th April
The Feast of Mercy will be celebrated in Newry Cathedral and St. Catherine’s Church on Sunday 16th April. Newry Cathedral commencing at 2.00pm ‒ 2.45pm with Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions. Holy Mass 3.00pm St. Catherine’s commencing a 2.00pm ‒ 2.45pm. Holy Mass 3.00pm
Key moments: Holy Week and Easter
Highlights videos Visit our YouTube Channel for other recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv773v4kNxZtxh91FzGRf9w
Article: Reconciliation is compulsory for Christians
This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, officially called the Belfast Agreement. It was signed on April 10th,1998 and brought an end to 30 years of sectarian violence known as ‘the Troubles’. The unrest had resulted in the deaths of over 3,600 people and left approximately 47,000 with life-changing injuries. Many of us remember the excitement …