The Irish Catholic Bishops Conference Framework Document for a return to the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments calls for the establishment of a Covid-19 Support Team of parishioners ‘to organise preparations and to oversee their implementation and verification.’ Members of this team have volunteered to act as stewards during the initial weeks of reopening. A rota has been …
Communion in Newry Cathedral
IMPORTANT: If you are coming to Mass in #Newry Cathedral, please cooperate with us by only coming up for Holy Communion in the order stated below. 1) Transepts, 2) Middle Aisle, 3) Side Aisles. We have had problems with people walking along the pews to another aisle to avoid having to wait. This can create dangerous crowding in the aisles …
Virtual Summer Scheme
Newry Parish Summer Scheme (ideal for P4 – 7 Children) is back for 2020! This year will be a virtual summer scheme with forty minutes of Faith, Hope and Love each day on the Parish YouTube channel. Tune in each day at 11am from July 27th-31st at https://www.youtube.com/NewryCathedralParishOfficial ☀️ Activities include: ? Arts & Crafts, ? music, Fitness Freddie and a few surprises. Watch any time by clicking here. …
Booking Baptisms
Baptisms will re-commence on Sunday 2nd August at 12.30pm in St. Brigid’s Church. Baptisms must be pre-booked via the Parish office. Due to social distancing attendance at baptisms is strictly restricted to the baby’s parents, siblings, godparents and grandparents. How to book Please telephone the Parish Office to book. Tel: 02830262586.
Guidelines for a return to the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments in Newry Parish
Requirement to attend Mass Suspended Please note that the obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended. You should exercise good judgement, carefully considering the risk to yourself, your family and others as to whether or not you should attend Mass in person. Coronavirus continues to be a real danger. Please observe the following guidelines for your safety and that of …
Message from Canon Francis
It is with relief and great joy that Archbishop Martin reinstated me as Administrator of Newry and Saval parishes on 24th June in Newry Cathedral. I am so pleased to be back with the parishioners and being given once more the opportunity to serve them in whatever way I can. It has been a difficult few months for everyone with …
Public Masses Resume
All Masses, as per our normal schedule, opened for congregations from Saturday 4th July, 2020. Please carefully read the guidelines further down this page. Update 07/08/20: Wearing of Face Coverings Advised We’re now advising everyone to please wear a face covering in church.(Except for those who are exempt for health reasons.) This is for your safety and for the safety of …
Golden Jubilee of Fr Pat Tumilty O.P.
This coming Sunday, 5th July, Fr. Pat Tumilty O.P. will celebrate his Golden Jubilee – 50 Years of Priesthood. Newry native, Father Pat is a member of the Newry Dominican Community. This fantastic milestone will be marked during 12.15pm Mass at Saint Catherine’s Church. Congratulations, Father Pat. Ad multos annos!
Canon Francis Brown to return to ministry
Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator, concerning the re-instatement of Canon Francis Brown In May 2018 Canon Francis Brown voluntarily stepped aside from all pastoral duties to facilitate the full investigation of information that had been received regarding a historical safeguarding concern. Canon Brown and the Diocese of Dromore cooperated fully with the statutory authorities responsible for investigating such …