This week across these islands and far beyond there has been a focus on the events in Derry from 50 years ago. Bloody Sunday was my first political memory as I was still in primary school. At that time, I had never even been to Derry but like many others, I was frightened by what had happened and can to …
St. Brigid’s Day – Tuesday 1st February
Saint Brigid’s Day is next Tuesday, 1 February. Why not have a go at making your own Saint Brigid’s Cross? All you need to get started is some rushes/reeds and this instruction video from Dalton.
Launch of John Paul II Award
Young people in Years 13/14 who have signed up for the Pope John Paul II Award are invited, along with their parents/guardians, to attend Mass in Newry Cathedral on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm (Candlemas). This special Mass will be followed by a short introductory session to the Pope John Paul II Award. If you have not registered and would …
Catholic Schools Week 23 – 30 January
Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. A wide range of resources for schools can be accessed by clicking here. Sharing on Social Media We encourage you to share what’s happening in your school …
Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
Mr Brendan McAllister, parish of Newry and Mr Gerry McBrien, parish of Banbridge will be ordained deacons for the Diocese of Dromore on 30th January 2022 at 2.00pm in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. You can watch live on the Armagh Cathedral webcam. We keep these men and their families in our prayers.
Article: No ordinary Mother, No ordinary Son
The Wedding Feast at Cana is one of the most popularly quoted stories from the Bible. It is the first public miracle of Jesus and is a further manifestation of the Messiah. Ordinary things can become extraordinary when they are blessed by God. In St. John’s Gospel our Lady is given a strategic role in her son’s earthly ministry. She …
Article: Pope Francis asks us to choose children before pets
In a society waiting to be offended, Pope Francis comments this week certainly made theheadlines. Many newspapers had titles like, ‘Insensitive’: pet owners react to the pope’s remarks on animals and Children’, (Guardian), ‘Pope scolds couples who choose Pets over Kids’ (The New York Times). He rattled a lot of cages when he said people who adopt pets instead of …
Important parish notices
Maintenance to the Cathedral The Diocese has approved the Finance Council’s proposal to do vitally important maintenance work to the Cathedral to prevent the rain doing damage to the fabric of the building. This work will begin on Monday 10th January. It is expected to last for a period of six weeks. Consarc Architects have also been engaged to carry …
Article: Lessons from the Magi
The 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany or the Three Kings Day. Some countries around the world celebrate by having processions, ceremonies, nativity plays, and carnivals. In Spanish speaking countries children receive gifts on this day rather than on Christmas Day as the three kings deliver gifts not Santa Claus. Jesus had received the gifts of gold, frankincense and …