Canon Francis Brown to return to ministry

Newry Cathedral News

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator, concerning the re-instatement of Canon Francis Brown In May 2018 Canon Francis Brown voluntarily stepped aside from all pastoral duties to facilitate the full investigation of information that had been received regarding a historical safeguarding concern. Canon Brown and the Diocese of Dromore cooperated fully with the statutory authorities responsible for investigating such …

Archbishop’s Mass – 24th June

Newry Cathedral News

Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate Holy Mass for the Solemnity of The Nativity of St. John The Baptist from Newry Cathedral at 7pm on Wednesday 24th June. Via webcam only.

Video: Archbishop Eamon – Feasts of the week

Newry Cathedral News

A message from Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Friday), the Memorial of the #ImmaculateHeart of Mary (Saturday) and the Dromore Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock live broadcast on Sunday.

Video: Benediction for Corpus Christi

Newry Cathedral News

In case you missed it: A recording of Night Prayer and Benediction for the Solemnity of CorpusChristi is now available on the Newry parish YouTube channel.

Death of Fr. John Byrne

Newry Cathedral News

Very Reverend John Byrne PP. Died peacefully at Southern Area Hospice, Newry 13th June, 2020. Parish priest of Moyraverty and Seagoe Parishes, Diocese of Dromore. Dearly beloved son of the late Dr. Patrick and Bernadette Byrne, Late of Greenan Road, Newry and dearest brother of Tim Siobhan and Nick. Fr John’s remains will be reposing at Mayobridge Parochial House until …

Corpus Christi Sunday – 14th June

Newry Cathedral News

Due to the coronavirus crisis, we were unable to hold our solemn Eucharistic procession through the streets of our city this year. Instead there was Eucharistic Adoration live on the webcam in each of the three parish churches, followed by solemn benediction live from Newry Cathedral at 9pm. Eucharistic Adoration (Webcam only) Saint Brigid’s Church: 10.00am until 12 noonSaint Mary’s …

Feast of St. Colman – June 8th

Newry Cathedral News

Monday is the Feast of St. Colman of Dromore, founder of our diocese and co-patron of our cathedral. The 7.30pm evening Mass will be broadcast live from Newry cathedral instead of St. Brigid’s. Please spread the word.

Trocaire Boxes

Newry Cathedral News

Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to return …

Updated: Mass times

Newry Cathedral News

TUESDAY – THURSDAY 10.30am St Brigid’s MONDAY 7.30pm St Brigid’s FRIDAY 7.30pm St Mary’s SATURDAY 10.30am St Brigid’s 6.00pm Newry Cathedral 7.30pm St Brigid’s SUNDAY 9am Newry Cathedral 9am St Mary’s (in Latin) 9am St Brigid’s (in Polish) 10.30am St Mary’s 12 noon St Brigid’s 5.30pm Newry Cathedral PLEASE NOTE: The Cathedral is now open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 5.00pm and Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm for private prayer only. There will be no Friday morning Mass at 10.30am.All Masses can be viewed online by via webcam.