Corpus Christi Procession Photo Gallery

Newry Cathedral News

The Corpus Christi Procession retuned to Newry on Sunday 19th June 2022 after a two year absence due to the pandemic. The procession began at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel Street at 3pm and continued along Chapel Street, Abbey Yard, William Street, John Mitchel Place, Hill Street, ending at the Cathedral with Benediction and blessing by Archbishop Eamon Martin.  Photo credit …

Obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass

Newry Cathedral News

With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, it is encouraging to see a return to a fuller liturgical life in our parishes. Thankful that we can once again gather as communities of faith, the Irish Bishops have announced that attending Mass on Sunday and Holydays of Obligation has from Easter Sunday (17th April 2022) once again be deemed an essential expression …

Article: The most famous birthday gift of all time

Newry Cathedral News

This week sees the 80th Anniversary of Anne Frank being given a diary for her 13th birthday. That small gift was to make a huge impact on the lives of others, and it became one of the most famous birthday gifts of all time. A month later she and her family went into hiding from the Nazis and the pages …

Dromore Diocese Universal Synodal Report published

Newry Cathedral News

The Diocesan Synodal Core Group has completed and submitted their Synthesis Report for the Universal Synod. The people of Dromore Diocese were invited to share their views on a range of topics. The report brings together the key findings of that consultative process against ten key themes. The report (with appendices) was sent to the Irish National Synod Team at …

A message of thanks from Fr. Robert

Newry Cathedral News

My Archbishop has recalled me to become a Parish Priest in home city of Bialystok, Poland. I have to take up duty on the 3rd July 2022. After almost 4 years spent in Newry, I wish to thank the parishioners of Newry & Saval Parishes for their friendship, support, prayers and making me feel so welcome. My special thanks to …

Article: Prisoners no more

Newry Cathedral News

Last Sunday we celebrated Pentecost when the disciples locked themselves in an upper room for fear of the Jews. We know exactly how they felt as we often make prisons for ourselves when we feel inadequate. Though fear, apathy, guilt or pride, we lock ourselves into debilitating patterns of behaviour where fear stops us from doing the right thing or …

A new Deacon for Newry Cathedral Parish

Newry Cathedral News

On Sunday 8th May, Carlos Esteban Rojo was ordained as Deacon by Bishop Michael Router, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Armagh. Deacon Carlos was born in Madrid to baptised but non-practising Catholics. Prior to his baptism, his parents, Fulgenico and Maria Araceli decided to fully commit as Catholics and subsequently took an active part in the church. Carlos is …

Online lecture: “A Tour of Creggan”

Newry Cathedral News

DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday May30th 2022: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Una Walsh entitled “A Tour of Creggan”. Una Walsh is a well-known local historian in S. Armagh and Geo-ambassador of the Ring of Gullion Society. Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with a start at 7:30pm sharp. A link to the talk can be obtained by …

Article: sorted for results

Newry Cathedral News

Sorted for Results – Granny lit a candle!  The sacred act of lighting a candle for someone has always been something that has filled us with hope. Just knowing that a member of your family or friend has lit a candle for you can go a long way in calming your nerves ahead of exams, a job interview, or a …

Triduum to St Rita at St. Catherine’s

Newry Cathedral News

TRIDUUM TO SAINT RITA at St. Catherine’s Dominican Church, , Newry THURSDAY 19TH MAY 6.00 PM – 6.45 PM: Eucharistic Adoration and Meditation FRIDAY 20TH MAY6.00 PM – 6.45 PM: Eucharistic Adoration and Eucharistic Blessing SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2.30 PM:Mass of St Rita and Blessing with St Rita Relic