A call to end violence against women has been issued in Newry Cathedral Parish this week, following the death of 28-year-old. There is growing alarm at the number of women killed in recent years, with approximately 30 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland since 2020. The Church community is lending its voice to highlight the urgent need for societal change. Canon …
Services for Holy Week and Easter in Newry and Saval
Palm Sunday Blessing of palms Normal Sunday Mass times. Palms will be blessed at all Masses in the Parish and in the Cathedral garden at 12noon (weather permitting). Evening Prayer of The Church for Palm Sunday with Benediction, 4.30pm at Newry Cathedral Confessions Cathedral Holy Saturday 10.30am ‒ 12 noon St Catherine’s: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 11.30 – 12 noon, Good Friday: After …
The Life of Jesus in Stained Glass
Lenten Reflection: The Life of Jesus in Stained Glass. Newry Cathedral, Thursday 26th March, after 10:30am Mass Join us for a guided Lenten reflection on the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ as depicted in the beautiful stained glass windows of Newry Cathedral. The cathedral guides will lead this journey with commentary and short prayers. Meet at the pulpit …
Thanks – Concert of Sacred Music
Sincere thanks to the choirs of St. Joseph’s High School and St. Mary’s High School for a feast of music in the Cathedral on Sunday evening past. It was delightful. Thanks so much to the teachers, Mrs Sharon Byrne, Mrs Susan Ferguson and Mrs Karina Cunningham for your hard work preparing the students so wel. Congratulations to the soloists who …
Mass times for Saint Patrick’s Day
Monday 16th March (Vigil)St. Brigid’s 7.30pm (St. Catherine’s Band wil play) Tuesday 17th MarchCathedral: 7.30am: 10.30am*St. Mary’s: 10.30am (No 7.30pm Evening Mass)Sheeptown: 10.30am Mass in Irish*Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge ceiliúrtha san Ard-Eaglais ar leath indiaidh a deich ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig. *The 10.30am Mass in theCathedral for St. Patrick’s Day wil be celebrated in Irish.
Important: change to Sunday Evening Mass
The 5.30pm Mass (normally held in the cathedral) on Sunday 15th March will be held in St. Mary’s Church so that the Cathedral can be prepared for the concert of Sacred Music. There will be no evening Prayer or Benediction either on that Sunday, 15th March.
Safeguarding Awareness Session
Newry Parish invites all parish volunteers, ministry leaders, and interested parishioners to a Safeguarding Awareness Session designed to strengthen our shared commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and protective environment for everyone in our community. Date: Thursday, 19th MarchTime: 19:00 – 21:00Venue: Newry Parish Centre Registration: Please e-mail the Newry Safeguarding Representative Pail McCormack on paulmccormack27@btinternet.com to book your place. …
February Big Prize Draw Winners
⭐️Congratulations to the winners of our February Big Prize Draw!⭐️ It could be you next month. Don’t miss out: sign up now to enter our March Draw if you haven’t already here: https://newrycathedralparish.org/draw/
Lenten Program 2026
Newry Parish Lenten Program 24th Feb – 31st March. 📆 Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm – 9.00pm, beginning on 24th February. 📍Newry Parish Centre, 39 The Mall, BT34 1AN The topics are: 🔍 24th February: Who is Jesus? 🕊️ 3rd March: The Holy Spirit and the Church 🎁 10th March: The Gift of Faith 🧭 24th March: Finding True Freedom ❤️ …
Newry Parish Draw Winners January 2026
1St Prize £1000 – Draw Ticket No. 265Winner: Damien Mc Crink 2nd Prize £500 – Draw Ticket No. 309Winner: Kathleen Mc Loughlin 3rd Prize £200 – Draw Ticket No. 318Winner: Maureen Connolly 4th Prize £50 – Draw Ticket No. 81 – Winner: Anonymous5h Prize £50 – Draw Ticket No. 349 – Winner: Seamus Doyle6th Prize £50 – Draw Ticket No. …