Mass times for Ash Wednesday in Newry and Saval parishes: 10.30am Newry Cathedral 7.30pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Newry 7.30pm in St. Joseph’s, Sheeptown Ash Wednesday 2022: Day of Fasting for Peace Pope Francis is inviting everyone to make this coming 2nd March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. He’s asking believers to dedicate themselves intensively to prayer …
Summer Camps for children in years 8, 9, 10 & 11
The diocesan summer camp will take place during the first 3 weeks of July 2022 as follows: 11th to 15th July 2022 – year 8s 18th to 22nd July 2022 – year 9s 25th to 29th July 2022 – year 10s and 11s Our camps are a Monday to Friday residential experience. Lots of activities, fun and a great opportunity …
Your invitation to participate in the synod
You are aware of the diocese preparing for the Synod in Rome in 2023. All parishioners have been asked to make their views be made known to the six questions devised for this purpose. Some parishioners have done so already. Could I ask others to avail of this opportunity to do so before the end of February. Ways to participate …
Profile: Deacon Brendan McAllister
Newry Cathedral Parish congratulates newly ordained Deacon Brendan McAllister Many roads on his Journey with God On Sunday 30th January, Brendan McAllister was ordained in Armagh Cathedral as a deacon for the Diocese of Dromore. From Greenwood Drive on the Warrenpoint Road, Brendan attended the Christian Brothers’ schools in Newry before going to Queens University to study History and Politics. …
Synodal Pathway: Have your say
We want to hear from everyone! In this phase of the Universal Synod, all baptised Catholics in the Diocese of Dromore, whether they practice their faith or not, are invited to answer six short questions to help examine what life is like in the Church worldwide at this moment in time. Please take the time to carefully consider and answer …
Mass for Couples – 12th Feb, 6pm
Archbishop Martin will celebrate Mass in Newry Cathedral on Saturday at 12th February at 6.00 p.m. Given the weekend that it is, the Mass will be offered for all those preparing for marriage, recently engaged couples and couples celebrating significant anniversaries.
St. Brigid’s Day – Tuesday 1st February
Saint Brigid’s Day is next Tuesday, 1 February. Why not have a go at making your own Saint Brigid’s Cross? All you need to get started is some rushes/reeds and this instruction video from Dalton.
Launch of John Paul II Award
Young people in Years 13/14 who have signed up for the Pope John Paul II Award are invited, along with their parents/guardians, to attend Mass in Newry Cathedral on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm (Candlemas). This special Mass will be followed by a short introductory session to the Pope John Paul II Award. If you have not registered and would …
Catholic Schools Week 23 – 30 January
Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. A wide range of resources for schools can be accessed by clicking here. Sharing on Social Media We encourage you to share what’s happening in your school …
Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
Mr Brendan McAllister, parish of Newry and Mr Gerry McBrien, parish of Banbridge will be ordained deacons for the Diocese of Dromore on 30th January 2022 at 2.00pm in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. You can watch live on the Armagh Cathedral webcam. We keep these men and their families in our prayers.