June is the month of the Sacred Heart. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Dromore Diocesan Pastoral Council invites you to a 9-day online Novena to the Sacred Heart, starting June 19th, 2025 at 7pm here on the Newry Parish Facebook page. Join us each evening at 7pm for prayer, reflection, and devotion as we open our hearts to …
Historical Society event – 23rd June
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYMonday 23rd JUNE 2025: @7:00pm Shankill Cemetery, Lurgan The Society’s next event in its 2025 programme is a conducted tour and talk by Jim Conway in Shankill Old Graveyard, Lurgan, commencing at 7:00pm. Attendees should assemble at the Dean’s Walk BT66 6HJ entrance to the cemetery. Parking is available in the Wesley Place carpark off William St., …
Press release: Newry Parish in Crisis
Newry Cathedral Parish in Crisis: A Call to Action Newry Cathedral Parish is facing a financial crisis that could fundamentally alter its ability to serve the community. With a mounting debt of £1.4 million, the parish is now operating at a significant and growing deficit. If support does not increase soon, some of its historic churches may be forced to …
Bicentenary of Cathedral foundation
This Sunday, 8th June, marks the 200th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of Newry Cathedral — a remarkable milestone in our parish’s history. After 12 noon Mass this Sunday, join us for a short 15–20 min walk-around tour of the cathedral! Then pop over to the Parochial House (38 Hill Street) to see a special photo exhibit …
Ordination to the Diaconate
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 …