At all Cathedral services a few weeks ago, we announced the launch of our Parish Renewal initiative and distributed leaflets at the end of Mass. If you took a leaflet and are able to respond, we kindly ask that you return it by placing it in the collection basket, handing it to one of the stewards or leaving it into …
Holy Communion for the Housebound
If any parishioner, who is no longer able to attend Mass, but would like to receive Holy Communion on a regular basis, please contact the parish office. Holy Communion can only be brought in these circumstances by a Eucharistic Minister. From a safeguarding point of view the co-ordinator of Eucharistic Ministers has, of necessity, the need to know who is …
‘Light the Fire’ celebration of faith – August 3rd
A special celebration of faith will take place on Sunday 3rd August with a service of praise and worship at Slane Hill. It was here Patrick lit the Pascal Fire to spite the Druids and bring Christianity to Ireland. Dana will be joined by the Primate of all Ireland, Archbishop Eamonn Martin and other speakers. All welcome.
Letter and Q&A Parish Finances
Letter from the Parish Priests, Parish Pastoral Council, and Finance Committee Dear Parishioners and Friends of Newry, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their views and concerns following the launch of our recent Parish Renewal Campaign. Whether supportive, sceptical, or somewhere in between. your honesty matters. We appreciate your willingness to engage, and we are …
Pilgrimage to Mass Rock – Sunday 29th June
The Annual Pilgrimage to Mass Rock, Ballyholland takes place on Sunday 29th June. Mass will be celebrated at 3.00pm (weather permitting). Celebrate Mass in the great outdoors and remember the sacrifices of past generations. This Mass fulfils your Sunday obligation.
Corpus Christi Procession – Sunday 22nd June
You’re invited! 🌟Join us for the Corpus Christi Procession this Sunday 22nd June at 3.00pm, starting from St Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street. The procession will continue to Newry Cathedral for Benediction and Blessing.A special welcome to all P4 & P7 children—come in your Holy Communion or Confirmation outfits as we walk together in this Year of Hope.
Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Please click here to download a copy of the Prayer of Consecration which Archbishop Eamon Martin will use in Knock on Sunday 22nd June to renew the consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You are of course welcome to join Archbishop Eamon in person or over the webcam at Knock Shrine. We pray that there will be much fruit from this consecration.
Online Novena to The Sacred Heart
June is the month of the Sacred Heart. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Dromore Diocesan Pastoral Council invites you to a 9-day online Novena to the Sacred Heart, starting Thursday June 19th, 2025 at 7pm on the Newry Parish Facebook page. Join us each evening at 7pm for prayer, reflection, and devotion as we open our hearts to …
Historical Society event – 23rd June
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYMonday 23rd JUNE 2025: @7:00pm Shankill Cemetery, Lurgan The Society’s next event in its 2025 programme is a conducted tour and talk by Jim Conway in Shankill Old Graveyard, Lurgan, commencing at 7:00pm. Attendees should assemble at the Dean’s Walk BT66 6HJ entrance to the cemetery. Parking is available in the Wesley Place carpark off William St., …
Press release: Newry Parish in Crisis
Newry Cathedral Parish in Crisis: A Call to Action Newry Cathedral Parish is facing a financial crisis that could fundamentally alter its ability to serve the community. With a mounting debt of £1.4 million, the parish is now operating at a significant and growing deficit. If support does not increase soon, some of its historic churches may be forced to …