January 23rd ZOOM talk Larry Breen. ‘Regency Rogue’ Dan Donnelly: His Life and Times. February 20th LECTURE Martin Goss, Warrenpoint Parish Centre, Church St. Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census. March 13th ON SITE visit and talk Anthony Russell, St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Newry. April 17th LECTURE Jerome Mullen Newry Parish Centre, Life and Death of a Vatican Diplomat. May …
Cathedral Garden
The Cathedral Garden is a very useful asset at the side of the Cathedral. However, it needs some care to make it the beautiful space it can be. It would be appreciated if some interested parishioners would form a group to do what is necessary to restore the garden to its former beauty. The groundsman will continue to cut the …
Important notice
At a meeting in December of the St. Brigid’s deanery, which includes the parishes of Newry, Saval and Donaghmore we discussed the financial state of the parishes post Covid. We also took into account the cost required to heat churches for the different celebrations, weddings, funerals, baptisms. For the use of all the Churches in this deanery the clergy and …
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Following the news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Eamon will celebrate Mass for Pope Benedict in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Tuesday 3 January at 7.30pm. Priests, religious and the lay faithful of the diocese of Dromore are also most welcome to join with the the archbishop, before he travels to Rome on Wednesday for the …
Christmas Message Videos
A Christmas message from Canon Francis Brown Canon Francis and all the clergy wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas and every blessing for 2023. A Christmas message from Archbishop Eamon Martin
Mass and Confession times for Christmas
Christmas Eve St. Mary’s Church: 7.00pmSt. Brigid’s Church: 7.00pm (St Catherine’s Concert Band from 6.20pm)Newry Cathedral: 8.30pm, Midnight (Polish)St. Colman’s Shinn: 7.00pmSt. Catherine’s: 6.30 pm (children’s Mass) , Midnight Christmas Day Newry Cathedral: 9.00, 10.30 (Polish), 12 noonSt. Mary’s Church: 10.30amSt. Joseph’s Church Sheeptown: 10.30amSt. Catherine’s: 8am, 9.30am, 11am, 12.30 Confessions Confessions in Preparation for Christmas: Tuesday 20th to Saturday …
Deacon Brendan McAllister RIP
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother in Christ, Rev. Deacon Brendan McAllister. Archbishop Eamon, all the clergy, and the people of the diocese are united in prayer for Brendan, his wife Elizabeth, his daughter Anna, sons Joseph and Tom, grandchildren Dara, Oisín and Shaan, his sisters Marie and Sheila, brothers Kevin and Seamus …
Christmas in Ireland not so long ago
I love Christmas and the traditions that go with it. Every country/ tradition in the world does Christmas just a little bit different, whether it be the German Christmas Markets or a Head of State speech. To me the Irish traditions from the time of my childhood are based firmly in the real meaning of Christmas. Here are some of …
Tribute to the late Deacon John McClelland
‘A life well lived has no ending’ – Tribute to the late Deacon John McClelland from Newry Cathedral Parish It was with great sadness that the clergy and parishioners of Newry Cathedral Parish learned of the death of Deacon John McClelland on 6th November. The Requiem Mass for Deacon John was held in the Cathedral on 9th November and was …
Donate a Poinsettia plant to decorate Newry Cathedral for Christmas
Donate a Poinsettia plant to decorate Newry Cathedral for Christmas- New for 2022! Newry Cathedral from Saturday 3rd DecemberYou are invited to play your part in creating a magnificent Christmas display in the cathedral sanctuary. Simply buy a Poinsettia plant (these are inexpensive and widely available) and bring it along to the parish office (opposite the cathedral) during office hours …