DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday 14th JUNE 2021: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Anthony entitled “John Mitchel – Less revolutionary than the average English shopkeeper”. Retired from Anglia Ruskin University, Anthony Russell is the author of ‘Between Two Flags: John Mitchel & Jenny Verner’ (Merrion Press). Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with …
Article: There but for the Grace of God
There but for the Grace of God Adapted from BBC Radio Ulster Thought for the Day ‘Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend’, Albert Camus This is a beautiful quotation from the famous writer, Albert Camus and it can remind us …
Video and Zoom discussion: 16th June, 7.30pm
Video and Zoom discussion – Fr Richard Rohr on Mysticism. Contact Fred at the email address below for an invite.
Permanent Diaconate
We are extending an invitation to men (between the ages of 35 to 60) interested in serving as a Deacon in the Diocese of Dromore. Men are needed to carry out the important work that Deacons currently do in the Diocese. Applications are invited to take part in this four-year part-time programme of preparation. If anyone feels the calling to …
Job Vacancy: Cook – 20 hours per week
COOK A vacancy has arisen for the role of Cook within Newry Cathedral Parish Parish, Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1AT.The responsibilities will include: • Liaise within the Administrator in respect of menu planning to ensure delivery of a balanced diet of nutritional food• Plan shopping of groceries and supplies so as to prepare and present lunch for Priests in residence, …
Articles for May
The Lily of the Valley, a Special May Flower to place in our shrines The month of May is significant in the Catholic Church and is often referred to as the Month of Mary. During May many of our churches and homes have a May Altar, a small area dedicated to honouring Our Blessed Mother Mary. There are many flowers …
May in Newry Parish
Newry Cathedral May Altar May is a special time in the Church calendar when we honour Mary, the mother of Jesus. Again this year, the parish is inviting the faithful to bring flowers to the Cathedral during the month of May, to decorate Our Lady’s altar. We hope that this little act of prayer and devotion will be a sign …
Cemetery Services
Sadly, due to the pandemic, this year’s cemetery services will once again be virtual only. Cemetery Service for Monkshill Cemetery Service for St. Mary’s Please join us on the Newry Cathedral webcam on 2nd May for St. Mary’s Cemetery at 3pm and on 9th May for Monkshill at 3pm. PLEASE DO NOT GATHER IN THE CEMETERIES AT THESE TIMES. We …
Newry Parish teens set the agenda for a new programme
Youth Space was an eight-week programme where sixth formers got an opportunity to connect with each other from a place of shared faith and challenges. The team of leaders, comprising students and more experienced youth leaders, were delighted with the response of 26 sixteen- to eighteen-year-olds that took part every week. One of the organisers, a member of the Parish …
Out now: Diocesan Historical Society Journal
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is pleased to announce that its Journal, Seanchas Dhroim Mor 2020, is on sale now price £10. (£15 to include postage and packaging.) Seanchas Dhroim Mor 2020 contains 120pages and includes articles on: Dr. Patrick Donnelly 1649 -1719 Bishop of Dromore and “Bard of Armagh”. The Story of the Sisters of Mercy, Lurgan.Columbans from the Diocese …