October celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary. If you are like me, brought up in a Catholic, Irish family the Rosary has always been an integral part of my religion and upbringing. Perhaps this has been instilled by the famous words …
Consultation Report: City Regeneration Scheme
Newry Mourne and Down Council has published the report on the consultation relating to the Newry City Regeneration Scheme. The consultation was conducted between March and May of this year and the results are only being shared for the first time now. The actual report begins at page 27 of the document you’ll find via the link below. We encourage …
Midnight Memory Walk 2021
Southern Area Hospice Services invite you, your family and friends to join their 13th annual Midnight Memory Walk. Remember a loved one on Saturday 2nd October from St. Colman’s College. There is also an option for you to complete your own memory walk at a time that suits you. Full details and registration at www.southernareahospiceservices.org/midnight-memony-walk
Fr. Callum Young appointed to Newry
Fr. Callum Young (on part-time loan from the Archdiocese of Armagh) has been appointed part-time Curate of the Parishes of Newry and Saval (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). This appointment is in conjunction with his appointment as Assistant to the Rector at Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Seminary, Dundalk. May Fr. Callum have many happy years with us in the parishes of Newry …
Grace & Growth series – October
Continuing on with our Grace & Growth series, 29th Sept will be a very interesting session looking at Genesis 1; Creationism vs. Evolution. Continues 6th, 13th and 20th October. All at 7.30pm on Zoom. Why not join us for an interesting outlook and discussion. Email Fred at fhollowood@gmail.com for the login details.
Events for Our Lady in October
On Saturday October 9th at 2pm, The Hail Holy Queen Conference will be on Radio Maria Ireland . Guest speakers include Bishop John Keenan, Dr. Patrick Kenny, Fr. Gerry McCloskey, and Dr. Blythe Kaufman. On the following day, Sunday Oct 10th at 2.30pm, the Coastal Rosary will take place. Join people from around Ireland to pray the Rosary for Life …
Article: ‘Greetings’
In Primary 6 in St Patrick’s Primary School in ‘The Meadow’ in Mr McGuigan’s class we had a brief lesson one morning from Mr Cranney – the school principal. He explained to the 30 odd youngsters in the room how the greeting Hello was derived from the Roman greeting ‘Hail You.’ Isn’t it wonderful how certain facts stored away in …
Video: Liturgy for new school year with Malachi Cush
Enjoy this special liturgy for the start of the new school year for schools in the Diocese of Dromore and the Archdiocese of Armagh. With students and staff from schools in Dromore and Armagh with Bishop Michael Router (Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh) and Malachi Cush, accompanied by students from St. Patrick’s Primary School, Dungannon.
Video: The Permanent Diaconate Explained
Would you like to know more about the Permanent Diaconate? In this video, Bishop Michael Router, Father Brian White, Deacon Kevin Divine, Deacon Paul Mallon, Deacon Tony Hughes, Deacon Martin Barlow, and his wife Ursula, Deacon John Taaffe and Dr Eunan McCreesh (Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate) answer some of your questions about the Diaconate in Dromore Diocese and the …
Grace & Growth through scripture
Among the many images of God in scripture, we have chosen four images for our evening session at 7.30pm on 22nd Sept. As we look at each of these, we want to focus on our relationship to the reality behind the image. If you would like to participate please contact Fred on the email address below;Fred@newrycathedralparish.org