A message from Canon Francis Brown, Adm. 4 July 2022 As you know there is only Fr. Alphonsus and myself in the parish full time. Fr. Robert has gone back to Poland. We are very fortunate to have Fr. Callum on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I would like to ask your consideration when arranging funerals, as we have other duties in the …
Archbishop’s message: Do it for Daniel Appeal
Dear Parishioners, I commend to your attention the current appeal for people to consider joining the Bone Marrow Register, in response to the appeal on behalf of young Daniel Greer from Newry. With kindest regards, Archbishop Eamon Martin https://www.dkms.org.uk/register-now Do it for Daniel Appeal We, the friends, and family of Daniel Greer have set up a social media appeal to …
Video: Mass Rock
The Annual Pilgrimage to Mass Rock, Ballyholland took place on Sunday, 26th June 2022. Thank you to all those who braved lashing rain to attend. You can watch a recording of the Mass below.
Does the summer holiday season fill you with dread?
Does the thought of the upcoming summer holiday season fill you with delight or dread? Apparently two-thirds of parents dread the holidays as they don’t know how to keep their children occupied. If you are a working parent, then your problems multiply from arranging leave at peak times to finding childcare – it means the thought of the 8-week school summer …
Corpus Christi Procession Photo Gallery
The Corpus Christi Procession retuned to Newry on Sunday 19th June 2022 after a two year absence due to the pandemic. The procession began at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel Street at 3pm and continued along Chapel Street, Abbey Yard, William Street, John Mitchel Place, Hill Street, ending at the Cathedral with Benediction and blessing by Archbishop Eamon Martin. Photo credit …
Obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass
With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, it is encouraging to see a return to a fuller liturgical life in our parishes. Thankful that we can once again gather as communities of faith, the Irish Bishops have announced that attending Mass on Sunday and Holydays of Obligation has from Easter Sunday (17th April 2022) once again be deemed an essential expression …
Dromore Diocese Universal Synodal Report published
The Diocesan Synodal Core Group has completed and submitted their Synthesis Report for the Universal Synod. The people of Dromore Diocese were invited to share their views on a range of topics. The report brings together the key findings of that consultative process against ten key themes. The report (with appendices) was sent to the Irish National Synod Team at …
A message of thanks from Fr. Robert
My Archbishop has recalled me to become a Parish Priest in home city of Bialystok, Poland. I have to take up duty on the 3rd July 2022. After almost 4 years spent in Newry, I wish to thank the parishioners of Newry & Saval Parishes for their friendship, support, prayers and making me feel so welcome. My special thanks to …
A new Deacon for Newry Cathedral Parish
On Sunday 8th May, Carlos Esteban Rojo was ordained as Deacon by Bishop Michael Router, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Armagh. Deacon Carlos was born in Madrid to baptised but non-practising Catholics. Prior to his baptism, his parents, Fulgenico and Maria Araceli decided to fully commit as Catholics and subsequently took an active part in the church. Carlos is …
Online lecture: “A Tour of Creggan”
DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday May30th 2022: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Una Walsh entitled “A Tour of Creggan”. Una Walsh is a well-known local historian in S. Armagh and Geo-ambassador of the Ring of Gullion Society. Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with a start at 7:30pm sharp. A link to the talk can be obtained by …