Newry Cathedral Parish invites young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to help form and assist in leading a Youth Forum which aims to ask the questions and provide answers for what young adults want and need in their spiritual lives today For more, or to get involved, contact us at youthministry@newrycathedralparish.org and join in the discussion on …
Marian Shrines and apparitions – A renewal in the faith of our youth
The most famous Marian apparition in Irish history was140 years ago in the small Mayo village of Knock when a girl witnessed three life-sized figures standing by the gable of the church grounds. About 1.5million people visit the shrine at Knock every year. Pope Francis has elevated the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock to the status of an …
Statement: Dromore Redress Scheme
Press statement The Diocese of Dromore apologises unreservedly for the hurt and damage caused to victims and survivors of any priest or church representative acting under its authority. The Diocese of Dromore finds such behaviour towards children and vulnerable people abhorrent, inexcusable and indefensible. The Diocese of Dromore is initiating a Redress Scheme for victims of sexual abuse by priests …
Article: Our Lady – I know she is always there
October celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary. If you are like me, brought up in a Catholic, Irish family the Rosary has always been an integral part of my religion and upbringing. Perhaps this has been instilled by the famous words …
Consultation Report: City Regeneration Scheme
Newry Mourne and Down Council has published the report on the consultation relating to the Newry City Regeneration Scheme. The consultation was conducted between March and May of this year and the results are only being shared for the first time now. The actual report begins at page 27 of the document you’ll find via the link below. We encourage …
Midnight Memory Walk 2021
Southern Area Hospice Services invite you, your family and friends to join their 13th annual Midnight Memory Walk. Remember a loved one on Saturday 2nd October from St. Colman’s College. There is also an option for you to complete your own memory walk at a time that suits you. Full details and registration at www.southernareahospiceservices.org/midnight-memony-walk
Fr. Callum Young appointed to Newry
Fr. Callum Young (on part-time loan from the Archdiocese of Armagh) has been appointed part-time Curate of the Parishes of Newry and Saval (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). This appointment is in conjunction with his appointment as Assistant to the Rector at Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Seminary, Dundalk. May Fr. Callum have many happy years with us in the parishes of Newry …
Grace & Growth series – October
Continuing on with our Grace & Growth series, 29th Sept will be a very interesting session looking at Genesis 1; Creationism vs. Evolution. Continues 6th, 13th and 20th October. All at 7.30pm on Zoom. Why not join us for an interesting outlook and discussion. Email Fred at fhollowood@gmail.com for the login details.
Events for Our Lady in October
On Saturday October 9th at 2pm, The Hail Holy Queen Conference will be on Radio Maria Ireland . Guest speakers include Bishop John Keenan, Dr. Patrick Kenny, Fr. Gerry McCloskey, and Dr. Blythe Kaufman. On the following day, Sunday Oct 10th at 2.30pm, the Coastal Rosary will take place. Join people from around Ireland to pray the Rosary for Life …
Article: ‘Greetings’
In Primary 6 in St Patrick’s Primary School in ‘The Meadow’ in Mr McGuigan’s class we had a brief lesson one morning from Mr Cranney – the school principal. He explained to the 30 odd youngsters in the room how the greeting Hello was derived from the Roman greeting ‘Hail You.’ Isn’t it wonderful how certain facts stored away in …