On Sunday 28th September in the Cathedral of Ss. Patrick &Colman, Archbishop Eamon Martin will ordain five men asPermanent Deacons. Four of the men will serve in the Dioceseof Dromore, one in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Seán Farrel from the Parish of Tulylish Patrick Galahger from the Parish of Craigavon Daniel McAnulty from the Parish of Newry Pearse Thornbury from …
Sacraments dates 2026
Please see the table below for the dates for Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and First cCnfessions in 2026.
Order of Malta Commemoration at Newry Cathedral
Order of Malta Commemorates Great Siege of 1565 at Newry Cathedral and celebrates their 900-year mission of service. On Saturday, 13th September at 2pm, Archbishop Eamon Martin will warmly welcome the Knights, Dames and Volunteers of the Order of Malta Ireland to Newry Cathedral for a special Mass of thanksgiving. This celebration will commemorate the Raising of the Great Siege …
RIGHTING A WRONG – AN APPEAL TO WOMEN AND THEIR LOVED ONES
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office is beginning its work on scrutinising the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. The Bill will see the establishment of a formal Inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. It will also set up …
Goodbye to Fr. Wojciech and Fr. John
Fr. Wojciech Stachyra (SCHr) has been given a new appointment in Dublin by his Congregation of the Society of Christ Fathers, Poland. He will take up this appointment on the 6th September. We thank Fr. Wojciech for his work in the parishes of Newry & Saval for the past three years, for his friendship, his wit and sense of fun. …
Cruse Bereavement Support
Grief can be overwhelming YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Cruse Bereavement Support If you are struggling following a bereavement, we can help you. We are holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session on Monday, 8 September 6.30-8 pm at Tesco Extra, 24 Downshire Road, Newry, BT34 1EE Register for this free event here – https://buytickets.at/cruseuyb/1807023 You’re not alone. Registered Charity No. 208078
Message of thanks: Cathedral Tours
We wish to thank all those people who attended guided tours in 2025. 118 people attended in total, with visitors coming from our own diocese of Dromore, Down and Connor and the Archdiocese of Armagh. We also welcomed visitors from England and Majorca.
New venue: Novena to St Pio
St. Pio’s Novena which was previously held in St. Mary’s Church, on a Thursday evening, will now take place in the Cathedral on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm. Starts 4th September 2025. All welcome.
Day of prayer and reflection for Gaza – 24th August
24 Hour Vigil A Vigil of Prayer will be held for Gaza in the Cathedral this weekend. It will begin with the Vigil Mass this evening, Saturday 23rd August, and end with the 5.30pm Mass on Sunday 24th. The cathedral will be open for continuous prayer during that period. It is hoped that the groups in the parish will come …
Feast of the Assumption
Masses for the Feast of the Assumption Friday 15th August Cathedral: 10.30am & 7.30pm ~ as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope Celebrations there will be a procession to the Grotto in the Cathedral Garden after the Mass, weather permitting. St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm ~ Mass in Polish 7.30pm St. Joseph’s Sheeptown: 10.30am