Easter Sunday Masses – times are as normal except NO 5.30PM MASS in the Cathedral and an additional Mass in St. Brigid’s Church at 10.30am. MASS TIMES FOR EASTER WEEK Please Note:Easter Sunday: 10.30am, St. Brigid’s Church.10.30am MASS ONLY IN THE CATHEDRAL MONDAY ‒ SATURDAY.NO Evening Mass on Tuesday 19th April in St. Mary’s Church. NO Evening Mass on Friday 22nd …
Easter messages
Message from Canon Francis Message from Archbishop Eamon Martin A Greeting of Easter Peace from Archbishop Eamon There’s an ancient Ukrainian folk song that was written to mark the fresh beginning of spring. We know it’s melody from the Christmas carol called, the “carol of the bells”, but the original version was actually sung at this time of the year. …
Knights of Columbanus Pilgrimage to Knock
KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBANUS CK10 NEWRY & SOUTH ARMAGH.Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine Sunday 29th May 2022 A bus will leave Newry Parish Centre at 7.00am for Armagh on route to Knock Shrine, only 1 stop at Bellcoo for your refreshments, and then on to Knock, please bring a packed lunch or you can purchase in Knock on arrival, Mass …
Article: Easter traditions
How many of our Easter Traditions are based in Christianity? Easter is one of the busiest events in the liturgical calendar but there are also many traditions associated with this time. Have you ever thought how many of them are based on religious tradition.Easter Bunny The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, white fluffy tailed animal who delivers decorated …
Holy Week and Easter
HOLY WEEK Confessions in the Cathedral Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 11.00am – 12 noon & Wednesday Evening 7.00pm – 8.00pm(To facilitate people working during the day)Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the Evening Confessions. EASTER TRIDUUM Holy Thursday Chrism Mass 10.30am in the CathedralSt. Colman’s College students will sing.The Chrism Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Martin Evening Mass of …
Article: Bereavement Ministry Commissioned
Newry Cathedral Parish Commission Laity for Bereavement Ministry On Sunday 3rd April, 16 members of the laity were formally commissioned as Bereavement Ministry Members at 12noon Mass in the Cathedral. Canon Francis Brown said he was delighted to welcome members of the laity to support this very important ministry in support of our parishioners. He said, ‘there are around 200 …
Cathedral History Podcast Series
A team of volunteers who have been researching the history of Newry Cathedral for many years have launched a new monthly podcast series, ‘Cathedral Chronicles’ on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and seven other leading podcast services. The team includes the cathedral tour guides Micheál Murphy, Louis Spencer, Desmond McMahon, Edmund Murtagh and Mark Byrne, a doctoral candidate from Queen’s …
Accord: Volunteer Facilitators Wanted
Accord is NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FACILITATORSAre you an excellent communicator with an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and future family life? Accord want to hear from you!For N.Ireland, Please email: info@accordni.com for detailsWebsite: www.accordni.com
Article: Will you accept the invitation to reconciliation?
Gods’ mercy is at the heart of the Gospel message, Jesus came to save those who were lost. All we need to do is ask for forgiveness. Pope Francis says, ‘when the door starts closing because of our weakness and sins, confessions reopens it. Confession is an encounter with Jesus whose mercy motivates us to do better. He always forgives …
Photos: Consecration of Ukraine and Russia
Archbishop Eamon Martin prayed the act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to The Immaculate Heart of Mary at Newry Cathedral on Friday afternoon, 25th March at 4pm, the same time as Pope Francis did so in St. Peter’s Basilica Rome. Photos: Mark G. Byrne