On Sunday 28th May, 17 new members of the Parish Pastoral Council were commissioned in Newry Cathedral Parish. Canon Francis Brown conducted the service at the 12 noon Mass and said that ‘it was apt that these new members were appointed on Pentecost Sunday, since God by the light of the Holy Spirit had instructed the faithful that day and …
Corpus Christi Procession – Sunday 11th June
Date and time We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the Newry Cathedral Parish Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday 11th June at 3pm. Route The procession will begin at St. Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street at 3.00pm and continue along Francis Street, Mill Street, Hill Street, ending at the Cathedral for Benediction and blessing. Invitation to all …
Annual Rally for Life- 1st July, Dublin
Rally for Life, Ireland’s annual march for the human right to life, will take place in Dublin City Centre, on Saturday, 1st July 2023. Assemble from 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square. Come to celebrate life and to be a witness, with thousands of others, for LIFE. This will be a family-friendly day with a full schedule …
Article: Navigating Disappointment
Navigating Disappointment: Lessons from Jesus on Overcoming Adversity Dealing with disappointment is an inevitable part of life. Recently, during the local government elections, several councillors, who had dedicated years of service to their communities, experienced the sting of defeat. In times of disappointment, we can find solace and guidance in the example set by Jesus Christ. How He demonstrated resilience …
Live Mass from Lourdes
Mass at the Grotto The Diocese of Dromore pilgrimage to Lourdes left this morning. They will be celebrating Mass there on Thursday morning at 9am Irish time, with Archbishop Eamon as principal celebrant. Join them on the webcam: https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/tv-lourdes/ Rosary and Candlelight procession Viewers can also watch Dromore at the the rosary/candlelight procession at 8pm Irish time on Thursday. Blessed …
Article: Welcome to the Grace of the Eucharist
During this time of year, many children in the Diocese are celebrating their First Holy Communion. Recently, we had the privilege of being part of a very beautiful ceremony for our granddaughter. The ceremony was the culmination of months of preparation by the school staff, and it was evident that the whole parish community was excited for the children receiving …
Blessing of Graves
Monkshill Cemetery The Annual Blessing of the graves takes place on Sunday 14th May at 7.00pm.You are asked to bring a small container of water with you which will be blessed during the service. Use this water to sprinkle your family grave at the appropriate time. St. Mary’s Cemetery Prayer Service and blessing of graves will take place in St. …
Tour of Dromantine
Monday May 22nd at 7:30pm sharp. Dromore Diocesan Historical Society will host a tour of Dromantine, home of the Society of African Missions since 1926. This tour will be conducted by the SMA fathers. All welcome.
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Article: May- The month of Our Lady
May is the month of Our Lady, devotion to her has been an important aspect of Catholicism and Christianity for centuries, and May has been dedicated to her honour and veneration since the Middle Ages. This is believed to have started in medieval Europe, where the arrival of spring and the blooming of flowers was seen as a symbol of …