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
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”
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
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
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
Knights of St. Columbanus Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
Knights of St. Columbanus CK10Newry & ArmaghAnnual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine onSunday 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 onto Knock please bring a packed lunch or you can purchase in Knock on arrival, Mass at 3.00pm concelebrated by …
Guided tours of Newry Cathedral
We are pleased to announce that, following the interruption caused by the pandemic, we will once again offer guided tours of the cathedral on the following dates: Thursday 9th June 2022 at 11.30 am Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 7 pm Wednesday 6th July 2022 at 2 pm Wednesday 20th July 2022 at 7 pm Wednesday 10th August 2022 at 2 pm Wednesday 24th August 2022 …
Article: Put Mercy before Judgement
Pope Francis speaks often of mercy. It may indeed be his most used word other than that of Christ himself. We each need to stand under the waterfall of the mercy of God, the forgiveness of God, and the grace of God. He said, ‘how much wrong we do to God and his grace when we speak of sins being punished …
Diaconal Ordination of Rev. Carlos Esteban Rojo
Congratulations to Reverend Carlos Esteban Rojo, who received the Sacrament of the Diaconate through the imposition of hands and prayer of consecration by Bishop Michael Router at Armagh Cathedral yesterday, Sunday 8th May. Rev. Carols Esteban is currently serving in Newry Parish. Please pray for him as he continues his journey to the priesthood.
Article: Are you brave enough to face disappointment?
Last week was a week of celebration but also of disappointment for the candidates standing in the 2022 NI Assembly Elections – 239 people put themselves forward for the possibility of winning one of the 90 seats as MLA. Therefore, there will be many candidates who now know the pain of public defeat and disappointment after putting their heart and …