Catholic Grandparents Association: Grandparents Pilgrimage, Knock Shrine 2019 The 2018 pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 8th of September at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. This annual pilgrimage is a special day for grandparents and families, and a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the great contribution that grandparents make to Church, to family, and to society in teaching and …

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Contact details for more information email alanon@btconect.com or call the National Helpline on 02074030888 website www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Lough Derg 2019 The Three Day Pilgrimage is to Lough Derg is currently open. You may begin on any day until Tuesday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality. Phone Lorraine on 00 353 71 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org

Eucharistic Holy Hour in Honour of Jesus, the Divine Mercy and Our Lady in St. Catherine’s Church on Sunday 7th July at 3.00pm. Come spend one hour with the Eucharistic Lord.

In 2019 the Corpus Christi Procession began at St. Catherine’s Dominican Church, Dominic Street at 3pm on Sunday 23rd June, continuing along Francis Street, O’Hagan Bridge, Mill Street, Hill Street and ended at Newry Cathedral for Benediction and Blessing. Fr. Desmond Loughran, Administrator of Newry Parish, carried the Monstrance along the route.

Congratulations to Mrs Kathleen McCoy who has been awarded the Benemerenti Medal for ‘long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church’ by Pope Francis. Kathleen has been a member of the cathedral choir for 54 years. As a soprano soloist, Kathleen will be a familiar face and voice to those who attend Mass in the cathedral. The award dates back …

Newry Parish Youth Leaders are pleased to offer a Summer Camp for P4-7 Children in Newry Parish Centre on Monday 22nd ‒ Friday 26th July (10.30am ‒ 2.30pm). Activities are centred on fun, faith and friendship. They include: Art & Craft, music; drama; African drumming; dance academy: Fitness Freddie and a few surprises. Cost for the programme is £20 per …

Sunday 23rd June, 3pm This year the Corpus Christi Procession will begin at St. Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street at 3.00pm on Sunday 23rd June 2019, continuing along Francis Street, O’Hagan Bridge, Mill Street, Hill Street and ending at the Cathedral for Benediction and Blessing. We invite the children and the parents of those children who received the Sacrament of Holy …

Please note:  Due to circumstances beyond our control Mass Rock (due to take place this Sunday 9thJune) had to be cancelled.