Statement by Archbishop Eamon MartinOn hearing today the announcement that Pope Francis has died, my heart is filled with both deep sadness and immense gratitude, as we say farewell to a faithful shepherd who has walked closely with his people and carried their joys and sorrows in his heart. Pope Francis’ papacy has been a profound gift to the Church …
Easter Messages
Easter message from Canon Francis Brown Easter message from Archbishop Eamon Martin
Easter Triduum
CONFESSIONS Saturday 12th April – 11.00am – 12noon St. Colman’s Shinn – 5.30pm – 6.00pm Cathedral Saturday 19th April – 10.30am – 12noon HOLY THURSDAY Chrism Mass 10.30am in the Cathedral St. Colman’s College students will sing The Chrism Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Martin Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Cathedral: 7.30pm St. Catherine’s: 7.30pm The Cathedral will …
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday: Palms will be blessed at all Masses in the parish and in the Cathedral garden at 12 noon (weather permitting). Evening Prayer of the Church for Palm Sunday will be sung by the students of St. Colman’s Choir at 7.00pm.
Death of Fr. Stanisław Hajkowski, SChr.
The Society of Christ announced, on Sunday March 30, 2025, the death of Rev. Stanisław HAJKOWSKI SChr, aged 69, Polish pastor in Dublin, vice-provincial and councilor of the Province of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and coordinator of Polish community ministry in Ireland. Father Stan, as he was affectionately known to the people of Newry, served for a number of …
Lourdes Pilgrimage for ages 18-30
Lourdes Pilgrimage – 18- to 30-year-olds – an opportunity to experience Lourdes for yourself, the prayer, music, faith of others and the craic, plus work with the Pilgrims of Dromore Diocese, help with those who assistance, help with liturgies and spend time with the pilgrims. 8th to 13 June. To secure flights we require names and deposits asap – by …
Historical society event: Oliver Plunkett – Pilgrim of Hope
Monday 7TH APRIL 2025: @7:30pm St Peter’s Hall Lurgan. To mark the 400th Anniversary of the birth of St Oliver Plunkett (1625-2025) the Society’s next event in its 2025 programme is a talk by Tommy Burns, entitled “St Oliver Plunkett – A Pilgrim of Hope and Peace”Tommy Burns is the Drogheda-based author of “St Oliver Plunkett, Journey to Sainthood”, published …
Event: Irish Synodal Pathway
Join us on the Irish Synodal Pathway! To prepare for the 2026 National Synodal Assembly for Ireland, the Diocese of Dromore invites you to attend one of two consultation evenings to reflect on the Universal Synod themes and set priorities for action. Newry Parish Centre ‒ 2nd April 2025 at 7pm or Lurgan Parish centre ‒ 9th April 2025 at …
Carlo Acutis Walk – Sunday 13th April
Carlo Acutis Event – ‘Walk with Carlo’Sunday 13th April – 2pm to 5 pmDromantine Retreat and Conference Centre We invite the youth of Dromore Diocese 13 years to 20 plus to join us to celebrate the life of Carlo Acutis, a young man of our time a role model for youth. Carlo loved life, his faith, his sport and his …
Masses for St. Patrick’s Day
Monday 17th March Cathedral: 8.15am, 10.30am (In Irish) St. Mary’s: 10.30am St. Joseph’s Sheeptown: 10.30am St. Brigid’s: 10.30am (Please note that St Catherine’s Band will not now perform at this Mass as previously advertised.) St. Catherine’s: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am & 12.30pm Mass in Irish Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge ceiliúrtha san Ard-Eaglais ar leath i ndiaidh a deich ar Lá Féile Pádraig. …