My Archbishop has recalled me to become a Parish Priest in home city of Bialystok, Poland. I have to take up duty on the 3rd July 2022. After almost 4 years spent in Newry, I wish to thank the parishioners of Newry & Saval Parishes for their friendship, support, prayers and making me feel so welcome. My special thanks to …
A new Deacon for Newry Cathedral Parish
On Sunday 8th May, Carlos Esteban Rojo was ordained as Deacon by Bishop Michael Router, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Armagh. Deacon Carlos was born in Madrid to baptised but non-practising Catholics. Prior to his baptism, his parents, Fulgenico and Maria Araceli decided to fully commit as Catholics and subsequently took an active part in the church. Carlos is …
Online lecture: “A Tour of Creggan”
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday May30th 2022: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Una Walsh entitled “A Tour of Creggan”. Una Walsh is a well-known local historian in S. Armagh and Geo-ambassador of the Ring of Gullion Society. Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with a start at 7:30pm sharp. A link to the talk can be obtained by …
Triduum to St Rita at St. Catherine’s
TRIDUUM TO SAINT RITA at St. Catherine’s Dominican Church, , Newry THURSDAY 19TH MAY 6.00 PM – 6.45 PM: Eucharistic Adoration and Meditation FRIDAY 20TH MAY6.00 PM – 6.45 PM: Eucharistic Adoration and Eucharistic Blessing SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2.30 PM:Mass of St Rita and Blessing with St Rita Relic
Knights of St. Columbanus Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
Knights of St. Columbanus CK10Newry & ArmaghAnnual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine onSunday 29th May 2022 A bus will leave Newry Parish Centre at 7.00am for Armagh on-route to Knock Shrine, only 1 stop at Bellcoo for your refreshments, and then onto Knock please bring a packed lunch or you can purchase in Knock on arrival, Mass at 3.00pm concelebrated by …
Guided tours of Newry Cathedral
We are pleased to announce that, following the interruption caused by the pandemic, we will once again offer guided tours of the cathedral on the following dates: Thursday 9th June 2022 at 11.30 am Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 7 pm Wednesday 6th July 2022 at 2 pm Wednesday 20th July 2022 at 7 pm Wednesday 10th August 2022 at 2 pm Wednesday 24th August 2022 …
Diaconal Ordination of Rev. Carlos Esteban Rojo
Congratulations to Reverend Carlos Esteban Rojo, who received the Sacrament of the Diaconate through the imposition of hands and prayer of consecration by Bishop Michael Router at Armagh Cathedral yesterday, Sunday 8th May. Rev. Carols Esteban is currently serving in Newry Parish. Please pray for him as he continues his journey to the priesthood.
Queen of the May
The popular hymn, ‘Bring Flowers of the Rarest’, dates from the late 19th century but it featured in most of our churches last Sunday. It heralds Mary as ‘Queen of the May’ and signalled the beginning of a month devoted to Our Lady. Many of us will recall that the May procession was one of the most important events in …
Statement: MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD
A pastoral reflection by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland on the forthcoming NI Assembly Election. Politics, lived with integrity, and in a true spirit of service to the common good, is a noble vocation. The freedom to vote is a hard won and precious freedom. For Christians it is also part of our call to shape society in accordance …
Blessing of graves
We are once again able to meet for the blessing of graves in our parish, after two years of online events. Monkshill Cemetery: Sunday 1st May 3.00pm. St. Mary’s Cemetery: Sunday 8th May 7.00pm. You are asked to bring a small container of water with you which will be blessed during the service. Use this water to sprinkle your family …