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
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
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.
St. Joseph’s Convent P.S fundraiser event – Saturday, 1st
St. Joseph’s Convent P.S SPINATHON In aid of school funds. This Saturday, 1st June, 7am-7pm in the school’s Main Hall. Activities and fun day for our school community. Raffles and much more!
My story of service by Anthony Patterson, Member of the Newry Parish Bereavement Team
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
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
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
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 …
Guided tours of Newry Cathedral
We are pleased to announce that we will once again offer guided tours of Newry cathedral on the following dates: Wednesday 19th June at 6.45pmWednesday 3rd July at 2.00pmWednesday 24th July at 6.45pmWednesday 7th August at 2.00pmWednesday 21st August at 6.45pm Each tour will take approximately 90 minutes. Please meet at the main door of Newry Cathedral. You will hear …
Historical society event – May 20th, 7.30pm
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYMonday 20th May 2024: @7:30pm in Newry Parish Centre The Society is delighted to welcome Hugh McShane, well-known local teacher, historian, and author of several studies on Newry, to present an illustrated talk on Newry in the 1900s. All welcome “We are looking forward to hearing about Newry in the 1900s from local historian and author Hugh …