All Masses, as per our normal schedule, opened for congregations from Saturday 4th July, 2020. Please carefully read the guidelines further down this page. Update 07/08/20: Wearing of Face Coverings Advised We’re now advising everyone to please wear a face covering in church.(Except for those who are exempt for health reasons.) This is for your safety and for the safety of …
Golden Jubilee of Fr Pat Tumilty O.P.
This coming Sunday, 5th July, Fr. Pat Tumilty O.P. will celebrate his Golden Jubilee – 50 Years of Priesthood. Newry native, Father Pat is a member of the Newry Dominican Community. This fantastic milestone will be marked during 12.15pm Mass at Saint Catherine’s Church. Congratulations, Father Pat. Ad multos annos!
Canon Francis Brown to return to ministry
Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator, concerning the re-instatement of Canon Francis Brown In May 2018 Canon Francis Brown voluntarily stepped aside from all pastoral duties to facilitate the full investigation of information that had been received regarding a historical safeguarding concern. Canon Brown and the Diocese of Dromore cooperated fully with the statutory authorities responsible for investigating such …
Archbishop’s Mass – 24th June
Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate Holy Mass for the Solemnity of The Nativity of St. John The Baptist from Newry Cathedral at 7pm on Wednesday 24th June. Via webcam only.
Video: Archbishop Eamon – Feasts of the week
A message from Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Friday), the Memorial of the #ImmaculateHeart of Mary (Saturday) and the Dromore Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock live broadcast on Sunday.
Video: Benediction for Corpus Christi
In case you missed it: A recording of Night Prayer and Benediction for the Solemnity of CorpusChristi is now available on the Newry parish YouTube channel.
Death of Fr. John Byrne
Very Reverend John Byrne PP. Died peacefully at Southern Area Hospice, Newry 13th June, 2020. Parish priest of Moyraverty and Seagoe Parishes, Diocese of Dromore. Dearly beloved son of the late Dr. Patrick and Bernadette Byrne, Late of Greenan Road, Newry and dearest brother of Tim Siobhan and Nick. Fr John’s remains will be reposing at Mayobridge Parochial House until …
Corpus Christi Sunday – 14th June
Due to the coronavirus crisis, we were unable to hold our solemn Eucharistic procession through the streets of our city this year. Instead there was Eucharistic Adoration live on the webcam in each of the three parish churches, followed by solemn benediction live from Newry Cathedral at 9pm. Eucharistic Adoration (Webcam only) Saint Brigid’s Church: 10.00am until 12 noonSaint Mary’s …
Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua – Saturday 13th June
Night prayer will be broadcast live on Facebook and webcam from Newry Cathedral at 9pm. A lighted candle will be placed in the cathedral to mark this memorial.
Feast of St. Colman – June 8th
Monday is the Feast of St. Colman of Dromore, founder of our diocese and co-patron of our cathedral. The 7.30pm evening Mass will be broadcast live from Newry cathedral instead of St. Brigid’s. Please spread the word.