On the Feast of the Epiphany, Rev. PJ Fegan I.C., Parish Priest of Clonea Rathgormack, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, marked a significant milestone in his ministry – his Ruby Jubilee. Concelebrating the 10:30 Mass at Newry Cathedral of Saint Patrick & Saint Colman, Fr. PJ reflected on his journey to the priesthood. Fr. PJ credits Fr. Aidan Kennedy, a Rosminian priest …
Historical society events for 2025
To mark the Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope” the Society’s first event of its new programme is a talk by James Doran entitled “Journey to God through Rome: the shaping of the ‘modern’ Jubilee Year experience”. All welcome. See below for the full 2025 programme.
Pastoral Message from Archbishop Eamon Martin to launch the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
29th December 2024 Feast of the Holy Family There couldn’t be a better time for a Jubilee Year of Hope! We live in a world where anxiety, doubt and sometimes even despair, often appear to have the upper hand. When Pope Francis announced the Jubilee Year for 2025, he invited us to become ‘pilgrims of hope’. He reminded us of …
Messages for Christmas
Video message from Canon Francis Brown and Carol Christmas Greetings from Archbishop Eamon Martin 18 December 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the days of Advent draw to a close, I wish you a very happy Christmas and many blessings for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. I am most grateful for your dedication and commitment and for …
Jubilee Year Opening Mass 28th Dec
Pope Francis has chosen the Feast of the Holy Family to mark the opening of the Year of Jubilee 2025 in all the dioceses of the world. The theme of the Jubilee Year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass to open the Jubilee Year on Saturday 28th December 2024 at 6.00pm in the Cathedral of St. …
Mass times for Christmas
THE PARISH OFFICE will close on Monday 23rd December at 4.00pm and will re-open on Thursday 2nd January. As usual, a priest of the parish will be available, but for emergencies only. Priest-on-call Tel: 028302 62586
Parish Shop Christmas Shopping: event 15th December
Christmas Shopping event on Sunday 15th December, from 11am- Carols from 1pm with Kathleen Moore singing. And 10% off almost everything in store. Support the Veritas Shop on the Mall Buy your Christmas Gifts at the Parish Shop. We have a wide variety of Christmas Cards, Candles, Cribs, Books and a range of different gifts. Shop opens 10.00am ‒ 4.00pm …
Giving Tree for SVP
Newry Cathedral Parish Giving Tree for SVP is now at the front of the Cathedral. There will be opportunities for parishioners to gift toys/ gift vouchers/money to help families in need over the Christmas period. Due to rising prices many more people are living in poverty and your help will be greatly appreciated. Envelopes are provided for gift vouchers or …
Carol Service – 22nd December
‘Journey Back to Christmas’ Sunday 22nd December 7.30pm in the Cathedral. Come and discover the true Spirit of Christmas at our Annual Parish Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December at 7.30pm in the beautiful setting of Newry Cathedral. We invite you to join your fellow parishioners to experience a journey filled with hope, wonder and joy as the nativity story …
Adoration with Pope JPII Monstrance
ADORATION FOR VOCATIONSwith a gift from St John Paul II A monstrance, one of six, which was blessed in 2004 by the late Pope John Paul II in November 2004 was given to Europe for the purpose of praying for an increase in vocations. This monstrance will visit Ireland and travel across 12 dioceses over the next two weeks. The …