Letter and message from Archbishop Eamon to A-Level students

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DIOCESE OF DROMOREMost Rev Eamon Martin DDApostolic AdministratorBishop’s House44 Armagh RoadNewryCo. Down BT35 6PN 5th May 2020 Dear A-Level students, I want to let you know that you are especially in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. In recent weeks I have received letters and emails asking me to remember you in my Masses and rosaries. I know …

Church leaders want churches reopened for prayer

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Ireland’s Church leaders have said it is too early for collective worship to resume but, in this morning’s Irish Times, Archbishop Eamon Martin has appealed for church buildings to re-open for private prayer as soon as is safely possible “When you lock the doors of a church there is a visceral symbolic statement being made. …Even though the numbers will …

Videos: St. Mary’s Cemetery Service

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Video recordings of the Cemetery Sunday Service for Saint Mary’s Cemetery. Gospel Reading and Homily Blessing of Graves and Rosary Archbishops Message and Blessing

Nightly Rosary on the Webcam

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We are pleased to announce that, starting Wednesday 29th April, our nightly rosary and prayers will be broadcast both on Facebook Live AND on the Newry Cathedral webcam at 9pm every night. We do hope that you will join our spiritual family for prayer each night at 9pm. Click here to view.

Updated: Blessing of graves

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Because of the pandemic and subsequent restrictions on movement and gatherings, we will take a different approach to the blessing of the graves this year. Please share this information with others. MonksHill Cemetery Cemetery Sunday for MonksHill Cemetery was broadcast live on the Newry Cathedral webcam at 5.30pm on Sunday 17th May Please note that there will be no 5.30pm …

Letter from Pope Francis

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this …

Accord relationship support

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Conscious of those who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and family lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, Accord has set up a support line where callers can talk to experienced couples and relationship counsellors.

Divine Mercy Sunday

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Pope Francis Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Sassia, the centre of the devotion to Divine Mercy in Rome. Coverage begins at 9.55am UK time. Watch live: https://youtu.be/MC-wB2gLpzM Armagh Cathedral (Does not include the Celebration of Mass) Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead the service for Divine Mercy Sunday in St. Patrick’s …

Trócaire boxes

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During the current crisis, Trócaire have urged people to make their Lenten contribution online or over the phone and to hold onto their boxes until a later date. Please click here to make a donation online.