Dear brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Dromore, Preparations are now well under way across the diocese for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year. I extend my sincere gratitude to priests, parish teams and helpers who are planning to ensure that our churches are as safe as possible for people to confidently assemble …
Sunday Night Prayer for Advent
Join the Sisters of Saint Clare, Glenvale for prayer every Sunday night during Advent. Starts Sunday 29th November at 9pm on Facebook Live and 9.30pm on YouTube (See below) and continues every Sunday during Advent at the same times.
Video Message from Archbishop Eamon
Archbishop Eamon Martin visited a roadside shrine dedicated to Christ The King at Pound Road, Newry this afternoon to mark the Solemnity of Christ The King. The archbishop was joined by local people who look after and the shrine and pray there throughout the year.
Archbishop’s Statement on Church Closures
The following statement is in the name of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: “The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland are to close for two weeks from 27 November has come as a great disappointment, and is contrary to the assurances given to faith groups at a meeting just …
Places of worship to close
Places of worship are to close from Friday 27th November for two weeks under new covid restrictions from the NI Assembly. (Excluding weddings and funerals that will be limited to 25.) Update: 24th November 2020 Churches will remain open for personal prayer. Read Archbishop Eamon Martin’s reaction here. “The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland …
Giving Tree Appeal
An appeal has been launched to distribute new toys and vouchers to children and young people who otherwise would not receive a gift this Christmas. The Giving Tree has been organised by Newry Parish Pastoral Council, in conjunction with the St Vincent de Paul. Administrator Canon Francis Brown said: “Many families are struggling this year as a result of the pandemic, with people …
Parish Council Priorities
We need to reach out and spread the good news when so much bad news is dominating the headlines. That is the message coming from the newly commissioned Newry Parish Pastoral Council as they set out their four priorities for the coming year. Chairman, John Rooney said: “Churches around the world are having to adapt to the unprecedented challenges arising from …
Feast of Christ the King
Sunday 22nd November 2020 A Holy Hour will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Sunday 22nd November at 3.00pm for the Holy Souls.
November Masses for the deceased
This year, instead of one Mass, four Masses will be celebrated during the month of November. An invitation to each family will be sent out in due course. All Masses will be celebrated in Newry Cathedral at 7.30pm. The dates of the Masses are: 17th November (no Mass in St. Mary’s Church that evening) 19th November 24th November 26th November. …
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Work is on-going in the cemetery to try and avoid the flooding of graves which took place last winter. A number of drains are being placed in the graveyard, in the hope that the excess water will be taken away. Can I appeal to parishioners to put debris taken off graves in the bins provided or better still take it away …