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 …
Visit of Relics of Saint Bernadette
Updated 15th October 2024 Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous will visit Newry Cathedral from 17th to 18th October 2024. Be part of the Saint Bernadette Relic Pilgrimage in Ireland this Autumn. In September and October this year, the relics of Saint Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. This …
Feast of the Assumption – 15th August
Pictured: a beautiful floral display in the cathedral garden for Thursday’s Feast of the Assumption. Please join us at 10.30am in the cathedral for Mass on this holy day of obligation. Polish Mass in the cathedral at 7pm. St Catherine’s: 7.30am, 11.00am & 7.30pm.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg – 24th & 25th August
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg24th & 25th AugustOvernight in Lough Derg on 24th August then onwards to Knock on 25th August with the option of climbing Croagh Patrick. For further information and to book a place please contact Frances on youthdirector@dromorediocese.org
Important: Recording of Funerals and Weddings
Recording of Funeral & Weddings in Newry & Saval Parishes Whilst we strive to provide a reliable live stream as a courtesy to parishioners, our church webcams are subject to occasional outages and other technical issues. To avoid disappointment, please read these tips: Funerals If you wish to have a Funeral Mass recorded, ask the Funeral Director to arrange for …
50th Birthday Mass
Fr. Alphonsus Chukwunewje will celebrate his 50th birthday on the 1st August. He will celebrate Mass in the Cathedral at 6.00pm on that day. You are warmly invited to join Fr. Alphonsus at this Mass of thanksgiving. There will be refreshments in the Parish Centre after the Mass.
Feast of St Anne – Friday 26th July
Feast Day Mass in Convent grounds, Mayobridge at 7.30pm on Friday 26th July (weather permitting) if not in St Patrick’s Church. St Anne’s Oil available on the day. St Anne’s Shrine Open 8am to 10pm daily. Novena Nine Day Novena to St Anne starts Wednesday 17th July.