Trócaire, as part of the Cartias Internationalis, is responding to the devastating floods sweeping across Pakistan, which has so far killed 903 people and left 1,348 injured. The floods have left a trail of destruction in Pakistan, causing some 33 million people to suffer the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and belongings. At least 313 children have lost their lives …
SMA Novena in honour of St. Thérèse Of the Child Jesus
SMA Novena 2022 in honour of St. Thérèse Of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the MissionsFriday 23rd September to Saturday 1st OctoberDaily Mass & Novena Prayers. At 10.00am & 7.30pmSMA Chapel Dromantine. All Welcome.Also, via webcam (www.sma.ie)
Give Blood, Save Lives
The next sessions for blood donation take place in the Mourne Country Hotel, Belfast Road, Newry on Wednesday 31st August and Thursday 1st September from 12.30pm to 4.00pm and 5.00pm to 7.30pm. Please telephone 08085 534 653 to book an appointment.
NEWRY PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENT – YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2021
20 August 2022 Dear Parishioners Please click here to download a copy of the Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2021. We have gone through a difficult period in the past two years with COVID. It meant for some time that the Churches were closed and parishioners were not able to attend Mass. Thankfully, things have improved in …
Glendalough Pilgrimage Walk for all
Take a day to do something different: join others on a Pilgrimage walk in Glendalough, Co Wicklow. Part of St Kevins way in an area of outstanding beauty on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 All are welcome. Please return the form below with £10 to parish office in Newry by Lunch time 18th Aug…..via post or by hand – details are …
SVDP plea for help with school uniforms
Many local families will already be thinking about the cost of sending their children back to school in September with expensive school uniforms top of the list. SVDP are appealing for donations of money or school uniform clothing which is no longer needed and still in good condition. Please call in with outgrown items or even school equipment that is …
Clergy appointments for the Diocese of Dromore
Changes effective 10th September 2022 Archbishop Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator has announced the following clergy changes/appointments in the Diocese of Dromore, to take effect on 10th September 2022. Changes for Newry and Saval We look forward to welcoming Fr Wojciech Stachyra SChr (currently working in the Archdiocese of Westminster) who will be joining us in the parishes of Newry and …
Instructions for booking baptisms
All babies must be registered for baptism in the Cathedral Parish Office, Hill Street, Newry, not in St. Catherine’s. The reason is that the official baptismal register is kept in the Cathedral Parish Office. When a baby is to be baptised, please call at the Cathedral Parish Office. The Church in which the baby is to be baptised will be recorded. …
Notice: Music for weddings
Dear Engaged Couple As you prepare for marriage, we the clergy require you to choose hymns/sacred music for your Nuptial Mass. Secular songs are not appropriate in our Churches. Please advise your organist/musician that this is a requirement. It would also enhance the liturgy if the Psalm, Alleluia, Holy, Holy, Holy, Memorial Acclamation, the Great Amen and the Lamb of …
Podcast series offers real life stories on living with addiction
Addiction is a frightening aspect of life in Ireland today. The rise in the abuse of drugs and alcohol is well documented and many parents, families and communities have suffered and are struggling to respond. Bishop Michael Router Episode two of the ‘Leave Your Mark’ podcast is now available focusing on the issue of addiction. The Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative …