Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Event

Newry CathedralNews

Monday 24th June 2024: @8:00pm at St Clare’s Convent Mayobridge The Society is delighted to invite members and friends to St Clare’s Convent Mayobridgefor an event to mark the centenary of the founding of the Convent in the village. This event will be led by Sr Joan McAteer OSC.

Canon Francis Brown’s Golden Jubilee Mass – Photos

Newry CathedralNews

On Sunday, June 9th, 2024, Canon Francis Brown celebrated a special Mass to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. This significant milestone, often referred to as a Golden Jubilee, is a time for reflection and thanksgiving. See below for videos. Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Emeritus John McAreavey joined Canon Brown at the altar, adding a …

Article: Saint Colman of Dromore

Newry CathedralNews

Feast day: 7th June By Sabrinthia Hillen Saint Colman is the founder of Dromore diocese and co-patron saint of Newry Cathedral. (The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman.) Born in the 6th century in Dalriada, just a generation after St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, St. Colman was a man of deep faith and unwavering devotion to God. Interestingly, …

Dromantine Sunday Family Fun Day – 9th June

Newry CathedralNews

Sunday 9th June 2024 1.30pm ‒ 5.30pm Attractions: Grand Draw, Country & Western Music, Flower demonstration by Susan Turley, Vintage Tractors, Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Courses, Stalls, Food, Refreshments & much more! Admission £5 Donation per car

No 5.30pm Sunday Mass 9th June

Newry CathedralNews

Important notice: This coming Sunday, 9th June 2024, there will be no 5.30pm Mass in the Cathedral. Please tell anyone you know who usually attends this Mass. The normal Mass schedule resumes the following Sunday.

My story of service by Anthony Patterson, Member of the Newry Parish Bereavement Team

Kathleen O'HareNews

In our community, the inevitability of loss is often overlooked until it strikes close to home. With approximately 250 deaths annually our parish, the Newry Parish Bereavement Team plays an indispensable role, assisting with the Funeral Rites of the Church and providing compassionate support to those in mourning. The Bereavement Ministry has been a vital part of the Church’s outreach …

Help clean Newry Cathedral – 8th June

Newry CathedralNews

Members of Newry Pastoral Council are organising a church clean to take place on 8th June, after the 10.30am Mass, to coincide with Canon Brown’s Golden Jubilee mass which will take place on 9th June.If you are available, please bring along a mop, bucket, and a flask of hot water if you can, there is a very limited supply of …

Corpus Christi Procession – 2nd June

Newry CathedralNews

I would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the Newry Cathedral Parish Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday 2nd June. It will begin at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel Street at 3.00pm and continue along Boat Street, William Street, Hill Street, ending at the Cathedral for Benediction and blessing. We extend a special invitation to all the P4 and …

New Parish Directory

Newry CathedralNews

Today, Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church, and the sending forth of the disciples to continue Christ’s mission in the world. We are all called to recognise the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives, to nurture them and use them to play our part in the Church’s mission today. Now …