Rise and Shine Trust (formally known as The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) Easter 2026 Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Applications are invited from young people with additional social, emotional, physical and learning needs aged 11-30 who are interested in travelling as guests to Lourdes with the Rise and Shine Trust. The trip is free to Guests travelling with the Group. The application form …
No 5.30PM Mass this Sunday – 28th Sept
Please note that there will be no 5.30pm Mass on Sunday 28th September due to the Ordination of Permanent Deacons to take place in the Cathedral at 3pm. Please tell friends and family who normally attend this Mass.
The Three Tenors Live at Newry Cathedral
The Three Tenors Ireland Live SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 8:15 pm at NEWRY CATHEDRAL Christmas & Classic Mix from The Dubliners to Andrea Bocelli O Holy Night, Caledonia, Christmas 1915Silent Night, The Prayer, Bring Him Home, The Parting Glass, Nessun Dorma “FABULOUS, high-calibre, contemporary style”– Sunday Independent “Stunning Vocal Performance”– New York Times www.threetenorsireland.com Ticket only event. Will not be streamed …
Ordinations – Cathedral – 28th September – 3pm
On Sunday 28th September in the Cathedral of Ss. Patrick &Colman, Archbishop Eamon Martin will ordain five men asPermanent Deacons. Four of the men will serve in the Dioceseof Dromore, one in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Seán Farrel from the Parish of Tulylish Patrick Galahger from the Parish of Craigavon Daniel McAnulty from the Parish of Newry Pearse Thornbury from …
Sacraments dates 2026
Please see the table below for the dates for Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and First cCnfessions in 2026.
Order of Malta Commemoration at Newry Cathedral
Order of Malta Commemorates Great Siege of 1565 at Newry Cathedral and celebrates their 900-year mission of service. On Saturday, 13th September at 2pm, Archbishop Eamon Martin will warmly welcome the Knights, Dames and Volunteers of the Order of Malta Ireland to Newry Cathedral for a special Mass of thanksgiving. This celebration will commemorate the Raising of the Great Siege …
RIGHTING A WRONG – AN APPEAL TO WOMEN AND THEIR LOVED ONES
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office is beginning its work on scrutinising the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. The Bill will see the establishment of a formal Inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. It will also set up …
Goodbye to Fr. Wojciech and Fr. John
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.