From Friday 13th march 2020 until further notice all Masses in Newry parish will be said at the normal time and in private by the priest All Masses will be available to watch on the parish website only at www.newrycathedralparish.org. Funerals and weddings are restricted to 100 people in the church. Baptisms will continue in Newry parish, however they will …
You are no longer obligated to attend Mass
The Irish Bishops have issued further guidance in response to the measures taken by the Irish Government. In the current emergency situation, all are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass. We invite you to continue to participate in Mass via local radio and online. It may be possible for some parishes to facilitate attendance at Mass while …
Cancelled: Stations of The Cross during Lent
Monday evening The Stations of the Cross will be recited in English and Polish in St. Brigid’s Church after the 7.30pm Mass on Monday evenings. Friday morning The Stations of the Cross will be recited each Friday after the 10.30am Mass each Friday morning in Lent at Newry Cathedral. Finishes on the 3rd April. All are welcome.
Cancelled: St. Patrick’s Day Masses
Tuesday 17th March ‒ St. Patrick’s Day Masses Vigil Masses on Monday 16th March St. Mary’s 7.30pm (vigil) St. Brigid’s 7.30pm (vigil) Saint Patrick’s Day – Tuesday 17th March Newry Cathedral 9.00am & 12noon
Coronavirus and Flu advice
Updated guidance from the Irish Catholic Bishops Updated 24th March: Notice from Newry Parish NOTICE: On the advice of the Public Health Agency the Parish Office on Hill Street has closed as of today. For sick calls, Mass booking and general enquires call 028 30262586. Please post correspondence through the letterbox next-door at No. 40 Hill Street. The Priests of …
Ash Wednesday Mass times
Wednesday 26 February is Ash Wednesday. It begins the Holy Season of Lent and is a day of Fast and Abstinence. Ashes will be distributed during the following Masses. Newry Cathedral: 8.30am, 10.30am & 1.15pm St. Brigid’s 7.30pm St. Mary’s 7.30pm St. Catherine’s 7.30am, 11.00am & 7.30pm
Vocations event
ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY Newry Pastoral Area (Newry and Saval Parishes) The Newry Pastoral Area will host a Vocations event with the celebration of Mass in the Newry Parish Conference and Banqueting Centre at 3.00pm on Sunday 15th March 2020. Please come, pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life and become involved.
Conversation with Oprah – 12th Feb
A video of Sister Joan Chittister in conversation with Oprah Winfrey on her latest book “The Time is Now” coupled with the opportunity for tea and a discussion on Wednesday 12th February at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. Sister Joan D. Chittister, O.S.B. is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker. Sr. Joan has dedicated her life to voicing …
Inter Church Forum discussion
Newry District Inter Church Forum invites you to an evening with Glenn Jordan, Programme Manager: Public Theology for Corrymeela as he discusses the theme of Reconciliation. Venue: Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Tuesday, 11th February at 7.30pm.
Lectio Divina for beginners
Introducing the practice of Lectio Divina. Reading, Recognising, Responding, Resting-in and Reflecting on the Sunday Gospel. The Lenten series commences on Ash Wednesday, 26th February at 11.30am or Thursday 27th February at 8.15pm. Venue: Lectio Centre, 35-37 Dominic Street, Newry Click here to learn more. To book a place please contact Joan, Tel: 028 302 62178 or email lectiocentre35@gmail.com