Profile: Deacon Brendan McAllister

Newry CathedralNews

Newry Cathedral Parish congratulates newly ordained Deacon Brendan McAllister Many roads on his Journey with God On Sunday 30th January, Brendan McAllister was ordained in Armagh Cathedral as a deacon for the Diocese of Dromore. From Greenwood Drive on the Warrenpoint Road, Brendan attended the Christian Brothers’ schools in Newry before going to Queens University to study History and Politics. …

Synodal Pathway: Have your say

Newry CathedralNews

We want to hear from everyone! In this phase of the Universal Synod, all baptised Catholics in the Diocese of Dromore, whether they practice their faith or not, are invited to answer six short questions to help examine what life is like in the Church worldwide at this moment in time. Please take the time to carefully consider and answer …

Mass for Couples – 12th Feb, 6pm

Newry CathedralNews

Archbishop Martin will celebrate Mass in Newry Cathedral on Saturday at 12th February at 6.00 p.m. Given the weekend that it is, the Mass will be offered for all those preparing for marriage, recently engaged couples and couples celebrating significant anniversaries.

St. Brigid’s Day – Tuesday 1st February

Newry CathedralNews

Saint Brigid’s Day is next Tuesday, 1 February. Why not have a go at making your own Saint Brigid’s Cross? All you need to get started is some rushes/reeds and this instruction video from Dalton.

Launch of John Paul II Award

Newry CathedralNews

Young people in Years 13/14 who have signed up for the Pope John Paul II Award are invited, along with their parents/guardians, to attend Mass in Newry Cathedral on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm (Candlemas). This special Mass will be followed by a short introductory session to the Pope John Paul II Award. If you have not registered and would …

Catholic Schools Week 23 – 30 January

Newry CathedralNews

Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. A wide range of resources for schools can be accessed by clicking here.  Sharing on Social Media We encourage you to share what’s happening in your school …

Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

Newry CathedralNews

Mr Brendan McAllister, parish of Newry and Mr Gerry McBrien, parish of Banbridge will be ordained deacons for the Diocese of Dromore on 30th January 2022 at 2.00pm in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. You can watch live on the Armagh Cathedral webcam. We keep these men and their families in our prayers.

Important parish notices

Newry CathedralNews

Maintenance to the Cathedral The Diocese has approved the Finance Council’s proposal to do vitally important maintenance work to the Cathedral to prevent the rain doing damage to the fabric of the building. This work will begin on Monday 10th January. It is expected to last for a period of six weeks. Consarc Architects have also been engaged to carry …

Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland…

Newry CathedralNews

Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland on the recent NI Assembly vote on the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment Bill) NI It is a matter of grave concern for all those who uphold the preciousness and dignity of every human life that the current legal framework in Northern Ireland permits abortion, to the point of birth, where an …