Extension of temporary closure

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Update: 2nd March 2021 The Northern Ireland Executive has published the PATHWAY OUT OF RESTRICTIONS document. Available for download by clicking here. The document provides a framework for the reopening of places of worship, but it does not offer dates. The documents states that there will be a review on 16th March. Older updates The Northern Catholic Bishops have decided …

Faith development opportunities

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Do you need more stillness and prayer in your life? Join us for an hour on Wednesday 3rd February from 7.30pm. Online Event: Becoming stillness On Wednesday 3rd February we have the opportunity to listen to Fr. Richard Rohr speak about Stillness and Contemplation. Father Richard is a Franciscan Monk and he has been described as “one of the most …

Youth Space for year 13 and 14 students

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UPDATE: The first meeting of Youth Space has been rescheduled to Monday 8th February. Youth Space: fun, faith and friendship for year 13 and 14 students all from the safety of your own home. Every Monday for eight weeks, starting Monday 8th February at 7.30pm. Do you know someone who might be interested? Please share this with them.

Catholic Schools Week

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK – 24TH – 31ST JANUARY Our Catholic Schools are communities of Faith and Resilience.  The annual Mass for the schools of the diocese is unable to take place this year because of the lockdown.  The theme for prayer each day of this week is as follows: Monday: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience – Faith Tuesday: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith …

Parish Office Closure

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Due to the Covid-19 Virus we have had to take the advice of theHSC ‒ Public Health Agency ‒ and close the Parish Office. The Parish Office telephones will be manned at all times for sick calls, Mass booking and general enquires. The telephone number: Is 028 30262586 The Parish email address is: office@newrycathedralparish.org There is a postbox on the …

Work at St. Mary’s Cemetery

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Work is on-going in the cemetery to try and avoid the flooding of graves which took place last winter. A number of drains are being placed in the graveyard, in the hope that the excess water will be taken away. Can I appeal to parishioners to put debris taken off graves in the bins provided or better still take it …

Temporary suspension of in-person attendance at Mass

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Update: 2nd March 2021 The Northern Ireland Executive has published the PATHWAY OUT OF RESTRICTIONS document. Available for download by clicking here. The document provides a framework for the reopening of places of worship, but it does not offer dates. The documents states that there will be a review on 16th March. For a limited period (from midnight on Thursday …

Carol Service Videos

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Did you miss our online carol service? You can watch it anytime you like on the parish YouTube channel. See below. We’ve had to upload the Gospel reading separately because there was a sound issue during the broadcast. View directly on YouTube for a list of clickable chapters so that you can skip directly to your favourites.

Advent Message from Archbishop Eamon

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Dear brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Dromore, Preparations are now well under way across the diocese for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year.  I extend my sincere gratitude to priests, parish teams and helpers who are planning to ensure that our churches are as safe as possible for people to confidently assemble …