Dromore historical society talk

Newry Cathedral News

DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sunday 12th March @3:00pm The Society will host an illustrated talk and walk (weather permitting) with Anthony Russell on St Patrick’s C of I Church and Graveyard at St Patrick’s Church, Church St, Newry BT34 2AH All welcome

World Youth Day in Lisbon Portugal

Newry Cathedral News

Young people ‒ 18 ‒ 30 years old ‒ World Youth Day in Lisbon Portugal ‒ you are invited to join a million plus young people from around the World who will gather in Lisbon, Portugal for a Catholic Youth Festival ‒ a great social event that invites all to celebrate their faith, share their culture and reach out to …

Notice: Pre-Marriage Course

Newry Cathedral News

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A number of couples in Newry Parish and in the neighbouring parishes have been unable to get booked on a Pre-Marriage Course. If you are continuing to have this difficulty, contact the parish office and we will attempt to make provision for you. https://newrycathedral.wpengine.com/contact-us/

Article: Robin Williams and Lent

Newry Cathedral News

One of my favourite films is ‘The Dead Poets Society.’ In the film Robin Williams plays the part of an English teacher, John Keating, who seeks to inspire his students through poetry. Williams uses the phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ which becomes the trademark phrase of the film.  Carpe Diem is a Latin phrase that translates to “seize the day”. The phrase …

Events for Lent at Dromantine

Newry Cathedral News

LENTEN REFLECTION DAY Saturday 4th March 9.30am – 5.00pm Kindfulness… a gifted way of living my life.An opportunity for time aside to reflect on the Season of Lentand to open our minds and hearts afresh to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.Led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMACost (including lunch) £35/€40 DANCE OF LIFE RETREAT Friday 17th March (5.00pm) – Sunday 19th …

Lent 2023: Events, services and resources

Newry Cathedral News

Events and services Ash Wednesday – 22nd February Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting (eating less) and abstinence (not eating meat). In the readings there is a great consciousness of our …

Article: the dangers of gossip

Newry Cathedral News

Prince Harry’s book, Spare quickly becoming a best seller is proof of how much we all live in a world that loves gossip. 3.2 million copies have already sold worldwide so that people can hear many stories which should have stayed within the privacy of family life. Books like this are a referred to as ‘human interest’ stories but basically, they are …

Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census – An illustrated lecture 

Newry Cathedral News

Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Event: Church Street #Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census – An illustrated lecture by Martin Goss. This coming Monday 20th February at 7.30pm in the METHODIST CHURCH HALL, 44 Church Street, Warrenpoint.Please note a CHANGE OF VENUESINCE FIRST ADVERTISED

Article: Are you ready for Lent? 

Newry Cathedral News

Lent in days gone by was about denial and giving up something you liked, only to binge on it come Easter Sunday. I remember well trying to get through a whole jar of sweets that I had been saving up for 40 days.  Nowadays we are encouraged to do something more meaningful, ‘We who are strong ought to bear with …