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
Article: Moving to a Missionary Discipleship in a post pandemic world
Post- pandemic, we to need to focus on rebuilding our parish but with many of the lessons from the last 2 years paramount in our thinking. We cannot go on or back the same way as we have come. Our Parish will need to evolve to take account of both the technological and societal changes that are now commonplace features …
Article: A sense of service
What gives some people a sense of service? This thought struck me this week on hearing of the death of Pat Hume (widow of the late John Hume). She was someone who committed so much of her life to serving people in her community as well as society at large. Being of service means that you have chosen to engage …
New seminarian for Newry Parish
We welcome to our parish, Carlos Rojo. Carlos is a student for the priesthood at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Dundalk. (The same seminary where Fr Callum and Fr Juan-Jesus studied.) Archbishop Eamon Martin has appointed him to Newry Parish for this year so that he will gain pastoral experience. We extend a warm ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ to Carlos and …
Grace & Growth Through Scripture – 8th September at 7.30pm
Introducing the Autumn Season of Grace & Growth Through Scripture with wonderful insight into Daniel, an overview of his Gospels and some of his popular pieces. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm. If you are new to these sessions you can contact Fred for the Zoom details and invitation.Email fred@newrycathedralparish.org
Online talk: John Mitchel – Less Revolutionary than the average English Shopkeeper
Online talk by Anthony Russell: ‘John Mitchel – Less Revolutionary than the average English Shopkeeper’, 8pm this coming Wednesday, 1st September, via Zoom. See image for Zoom ID.
John Paul II Award Ceremony
Congratulations to all our young people who have completed their Pope John Paul II Award. This year’s Award Ceremony will be Parish based. A date will be arranged for later in September or early October. I encourage all who registered for the Award in September 2019 to complete their Record Card and Reflection and forward to the Youth Director at …