This coming Sunday, 11th May at 3.00pm, Archbishop Eamon Martin will ordain, at Newry Cathedral, Rev. Anthony Moffett to the Order of diaconate for the Diocese of Dromore. Anthony will be a familiar face to those who attend Mass in the cathedral. Please keep him in your prayers in these days leading up to his ordination. Please God, Anthony will …
Job opportunity: Sales & Operations Manager
Newry Cathedral Shop, The Mall requires a Sales and Operations’ Manager, contracted 30 hours per week (negotiable) salary based on experience. Attractive working hours. Trading hours 10.00am until 4.00pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive. Please forward curriculum vitae to office@newrycathedralparish.org by Friday 16th May 2025.
Guided tours of Newry Cathedral
This year marks two hundred years since the laying of the foundation stone of Newry Cathedral on 8th June 1825. As part of the bicentennial celebrations, we are pleased to once again offer guided tours of the Cathedral on the following dates: Wednesday 11th June at 6.45pm Wednesday 25th June at 2.00pm Wednesday 9th July at 6.45pm Wednesday 23rd July …
Family Mass, Picnic, and blessing of Grotto
Sunday 18th May ~ Family Mass at 12noon followed by the blessing of the Grotto in the Cathedral Garden and a Family Picnic. Please bring your own picnic and blanket. Coffee cart available to purchase refreshments. We express our gratitude to the family who donated this beautiful grotto and to the Gardening Committee who look after the garden so well.
Blessing of Graves
St. Mary’s Cemetery – The Annual Blessing of the graves takes place on Sunday 4th May at 7.00pm. Monkshill Cemetery – The Annual Blessing of the graves takes place on Sunday 11th May at 7.00pm. You are asked to bring a small container of water with you which will be blessed during the service. Use this water to sprinkle your …
Youth Mass for Pope Francis – Sunday
In light of the death of Pope Francis, and the subsequent postponement of the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the parish will reschedule the ‘Celebration of Carlo Acutis’ that was to be held at Newry Cathedral at 5.30pm this coming Sunday to a later date. The 5.30pm Mass in the Cathedral on Sunday 27th April will be offered instead for …
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis – Friday
A Requiem Mass for Pope Francis will be offered in Newry Cathedral this Friday evening at 7:30 pm.
Visit of Venerable Matt Talbot relics
The Knights of St. Columbanus will accompany the relic of Venerable Matt Talbot to the Cathedral on Friday 25th April. This event will go ahead during the period of mourning for Pope Francis in recognition of the late Holy Father’s affinity with people who struggle with addiction. The relic will arrive before the 10.30am Mass and will remain in the …
Video: Death of Pope Francis
A message from Canon Francis Brown in response to the sad news that Pope Francis died earlier today, Easter Monday.