Fr. Wojciech Stachyra (SCHr) has been given a new appointment in Dublin by his Congregation of the Society of Christ Fathers, Poland. He will take up this appointment on the 6th September. We thank Fr. Wojciech for his work in the parishes of Newry & Saval for the past three years, for his friendship, his wit and sense of fun. …
Cruse Bereavement Support
Grief can be overwhelming YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Cruse Bereavement Support If you are struggling following a bereavement, we can help you. We are holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session on Monday, 8 September 6.30-8 pm at Tesco Extra, 24 Downshire Road, Newry, BT34 1EE Register for this free event here – https://buytickets.at/cruseuyb/1807023 You’re not alone. Registered Charity No. 208078
Message of thanks: Cathedral Tours
We wish to thank all those people who attended guided tours in 2025. 118 people attended in total, with visitors coming from our own diocese of Dromore, Down and Connor and the Archdiocese of Armagh. We also welcomed visitors from England and Majorca.
New venue: Novena to St Pio
St. Pio’s Novena which was previously held in St. Mary’s Church, on a Thursday evening, will now take place in the Cathedral on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm. Starts 4th September 2025. All welcome.
Day of prayer and reflection for Gaza – 24th August
24 Hour Vigil A Vigil of Prayer will be held for Gaza in the Cathedral this weekend. It will begin with the Vigil Mass this evening, Saturday 23rd August, and end with the 5.30pm Mass on Sunday 24th. The cathedral will be open for continuous prayer during that period. It is hoped that the groups in the parish will come …
Feast of the Assumption
Masses for the Feast of the Assumption Friday 15th August Cathedral: 10.30am & 7.30pm ~ as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope Celebrations there will be a procession to the Grotto in the Cathedral Garden after the Mass, weather permitting. St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm ~ Mass in Polish 7.30pm St. Joseph’s Sheeptown: 10.30am
Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza – Sunday 24th August
On Sunday, 24 August parishes across Ireland are invited to unite once more in a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza. Ten weeks ago, the Catholic Bishops of Ireland called for the month of June to be a time of prayer and solidarity with the suffering people of Gaza. Heartbreakingly, since then, the situation has deteriorated further. Innocent lives …
Light The Fire – Sunday 3rd August
You are invited to join Archbishop Eamon, Dana and Deacon John Taaffe this coming Sunday at the Hill of Slane. Sunday August 3rd, 2025, 12pm – 4:30pm Hill of Slane Join us for a powerful day of faith, healing, and community celebration at this year’s Light the Fire celebration! Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin and the day …
Parish Bulletin Appeal
Our weekly bulletin is a vital way of helping parishioners to participate in the liturgy of the Mass and keeps our parish community connected and informed. However, the cost of producing it – £360 per week/ £18,720 annually ‒ is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Without additional support we may no longer be able to provide it in its current …
Coming soon: Newry Parish Draw
We are preparing to launch a Parish Draw this Autumn to help raise much-needed funds. It will require the support of many parishioners to be a success, and we hope you’ll consider playing a part whether by selling tickets, promoting the draw or taking part yourself. To get involved in the running of the draw please contact the Parish Office.