Congratulations to Mrs Kathleen McCoy who has been awarded the Benemerenti Medal for ‘long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church’ by Pope Francis. Kathleen has been a member of the cathedral choir for 54 years. As a soprano soloist, Kathleen will be a familiar face and voice to those who attend Mass in the cathedral. The award dates back …
Newry Parish Summer Scheme for P4-7 Children
Newry Parish Youth Leaders are pleased to offer a Summer Camp for P4-7 Children in Newry Parish Centre on Monday 22nd ‒ Friday 26th July (10.30am ‒ 2.30pm). Activities are centred on fun, faith and friendship. They include: Art & Craft, music; drama; African drumming; dance academy: Fitness Freddie and a few surprises. Cost for the programme is £20 per …
Corpus Christi Procession
Sunday 23rd June, 3pm This year the Corpus Christi Procession will begin at St. Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street at 3.00pm on Sunday 23rd June 2019, continuing along Francis Street, O’Hagan Bridge, Mill Street, Hill Street and ending at the Cathedral for Benediction and Blessing. We invite the children and the parents of those children who received the Sacrament of Holy …
Mass Rock Cancellation
Please note: Due to circumstances beyond our control Mass Rock (due to take place this Sunday 9thJune) had to be cancelled.
Support from Southern Health Trust for people 65+
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Concert of Sacred Music at Newry Cathedral- 26th May 7pm
Concert of Sacred Music at Newry Cathedral. Composed by John Rutter. With Abbey Grammar CBS School Choir, Newry Community Choir and Newry Cathedral Vigil Choir. Directed by Dominic Wadsworth. Accompanied by Caroline Keenan. Sunday 26th May 7pm. Tickets are £10 each and are available from the school office. ☎ Call 028 302 63142
Free Guided Tours of Newry Cathedral
From an outlawed faith community worshiping secretly in the wilderness to the builders of a magnificent cathedral. From a swamp near the riverside to a majestic gothic edifice. From Newry architects and craftsmen to continental artisans, the almost 200-year story of Newry Cathedral is full of surprises. Join our experts for a 90-minute tour of the cathedral to hear the …
Bring flowers of the fairest – Newry Cathedral May Altar
“O Mary, we crown you with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.” May is a special time in the church calendar when we honour Mary, the mother of Jesus. Again this year, the parish is inviting the faithful to bring flowers to the Cathedral during the month of May, to decorate Our Lady’s altar. We …
Videos: Easter 2019
Chrism Mass On Holy Thursday morning the bishop, joined by the priests of the diocese, gathers at the Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During the Mass, the bishop blesses three oils — the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy Chrism which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the year. Principal celebrant: …