Knock Shrine -Pilgrimage for parents – Saturday 7th December to Sunday 8th December. 50 places available. This is a great social event with the opportunity to grow in faith. The cost is £145 – this fee covers B & B accommodation, with an evening meal at St Mary’s across the road from the Shrine, transport, tea/coffee on arrival. The bus …
Veritas Shop – visit of relics
In preparation for the visit of the relics of St. Bernadette, the VERITAS shop has candles, Prayer Cards, Medals, Bookmarks for sale. We are pleased to extend our opening hours on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October 10.00am ‒ 9.00pm to facilitate any pilgrims wishing to purchase any of these items.Please support our Parish Shop.
Volunteering in Africa
Have you ever considered volunteering in Africa? Have you ever considered volunteering in Africa? Are you 18 years plus up to 30 something. The Holy Cross Sister; are offering a unique opportunity to work on one of their Missions/Projects. Volunteer work will vary, from manual work to helping in schools or Orphanages, community-based clinics, ego projects and much more.. YOU …
World Rosary Day: United in Prayer for the Jubilee of Hope
Join Catholics worldwide on Monday 7th October 2024, for World Rosary Day as we pray the Holy Rosary for the success of the Jubilee Year 2025. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call for a global “symphony of prayer,” this initiative will see the Rosary recited across the globe at 7 PM local time. Let us unite in prayer through the intercession …
Vocations news
As students return to college at this time of year, please keep our students for the priesthood in your prayers. Diocese of Dromore Anthony Moffett from the parish of Dromore is undertaking hospital chaplaincy training in Cork, while Philip McParland from the parish of Newry is beginning second year in Maynooth. Meanwhile we are delighted that Dr Mark McDonnell from …
SMA Novena 2024
In honour of St. Thérèse Of the Child Jesus Patroness of the Missions Monday 23rd September to Tuesday 1st October Daily Mass & Novena Prayers. At 10.00am & 7.30pm SMA Chapel Dromantine. All Welcome.Also, via webcam www.sma.ieAfrican Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH
New members wanted for Cathedral Junior Choir
Rehearsals resume on Sunday, 22nd September 2024, at 11.15am on the Choir Gallery in the Cathedral to prepare the choir members for singing at the 12 noon Mass each Sunday. The choir provides a great opportunity for young people of all ages to make new friends, to learn hymns, sing together and in some instances sing solo in the Cathedral. …
‘Ciao’ to Fr. Francesco
This week we say ‘Ciao’ to Fr. Francesco. He has been appointed as a Curate in Ardee, in the Archdiocese of Armagh. We thank him for his work with us as a Deacon and wish him every blessing in his new appointment.
Knock Shrine Pilgrimage for parents
Knock Shrine -Pilgrimage for parents. Saturday 7th December to Sunday 8th December. I have 50 places to offer. This is a great social event with the opportunity to grow in faith. The cost is £145 – this fee covers B & B accommodation, with an evening meal at St Mary’s across the road from the Shrine, transport, tea/coffee on arrival. …
New volunteers for Newry Parish
Over 48 new volunteers attended a recent safeguarding awareness session at Newry Parish Centre. They were drawn from Newry, Saval, Burren, Warrenpoint parishes and beyond. All will be contributing as volunteers in a wide variety of roles, building, supporting and strengthening the work of the church in our communities.