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SACRED HEART GRAMMAR SCHOOL, NEWRY proudly presents ‘Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in the school Assembly Hall on Thursday 19th October at 7.30pm, Friday 20th October @7.30pm, Sunday 22nd October @ 3pm, Monday 23rd October @ 7.30pm and Tuesday 24th October @ 7.30pm. Tickets are available each day in the school foyer from 12.30pm-1.30pm from 5th October and cost …

Remembering Our Loved Ones: Newry Cathedral Opens Book of Remembrance Newry Cathedral has launched a new initiative to honour and pray for deceased loved ones in the parish. The Bereavement Ministry has organised a special Book of Remembrance to be located at Our Lady’s Altar in the Cathedral. If you wish to add a name in this book, you need …

The well used phrase,  “a friend in need is a friend indeed” speaks a timeless truth about the meaning of true friendship. While this phrase may sound modern, its origin can actually be traced back to the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Ennius in the 3rd century BC. He expressed it in Latin as “Amicus certus in re incerta …

The Society will hold its Annual General Meeting  on MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER  @ 7:00pm. in St Peter’s Hall, Lurgan  After the formal business of Reports and election of officers, there will be a Presentation  at 7:30  by Jim Conway and Noel McCann entitled “St Peter’s Chapel: its history & heritage”: This will be held in St Peter’s Chapel itself. Everyone  welcome .  

A Garden of Friends. A new school in a new country.Story for children The first month of school made Maria feel like a wilting flower. She was shy and nervous in this new place where she knew no one. Maria and her family had moved over the summer from Mexico to Newry. She missed her friends and cousins back home. …

Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the Newry Cathedral Junior Choir? The choir provides a great opportunity for young people of all ages to make new friends, learn hymns, sing together and in some instances sing solo in the Cathedral. Rehearsals resumed on 24th September 2023, at 11.15am on the Choir Gallery in the Cathedral to …

The autumn equinox marks the start of the season, and this year, it will take place on September 23 at 6.50am. As the autumn season arrives, Christians can find much symbolism and spiritual meaning in the changing of the leaves. Just as the trees and hedgerows transform into vivid colours of red, orange, and yellow, autumn is a time for Christians to reflect …

You are invited to Alpha. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion where you can share your thoughts. Alpha is for everyone; no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little …