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.
Message of thanks: Cathedral Tours
We wish to thank all those people who attended guided tours in 2024. 117 people attended in total, with the majority coming from our own diocese of Dromore the Archdiocese of Armagh and Down and Connor. We also welcomed visitors from counties Dublin and Cavan. A small number of overseas visitors from England, Wales, Spain and the USA also attended.
Safeguarding Awareness: Wednesday 28th August 7pm Parish Centre
Safeguarding Awareness is an evolving area and is continuously being improved throughout the Church. We all strive together, clergy and laity to ensure that our safeguarding policies and procedures inform and support the very important work within our Parish. As part of the “Safeguarding Process”, all volunteers in the Parish are required to undertake Safeguarding Awareness sessions. Safeguarding Awareness is …
Scripture Class and Introduction to Lectio Divina
Scripture Class – Newry Parish The Parish Scripture Class will hold live sessions in the Parish Centre, The Mall, at 7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings starting on 28th August. The sessions will also have a Zoom facility for those attending at a distance. Drop Fred an email to fhollowood@gmail.com if you are interested or just turn up on the night …