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
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
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
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
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 …
Support for patients, families and staff
Support for patients, their families and staff is available from the chaplaincy service. Please see poster for details.
Accord relationship support
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
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
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.
Easter Mass Times
Holy Saturday Vigil The Easter Vigil of the Resurrection of The Lord will take place at 9.00pm in Newry Cathedral and at 9.00pm in St. Catherine’s Church. You can participate symbolically by displaying a lighted candle signifying that Jesus Christ is the Light of The World. Easter Sunday 8.00am from St. Catherine’s Church.9.00am from the Cathedral.9.00am from St Brigid’s – …