Friday: blessing by Pope Francis

Newry CathedralNews

Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Friday’s extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing by Pope Francis Blessing to be broadcast live by RTÉ News Now on Friday, 27 March, at 5.00pm Irish time “Pope Francis’ blessing will be an opportunity to avail ourselves of Divine Grace. I encourage everyone to watch this special broadcast” – Archbishop Eamon Tomorrow Friday, 27 March, at 5.00pm …

Consecration of Ireland to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Newry CathedralNews

Archbishop Eamon Martin has announced that he will consecrate Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from coronavirus. Join Archbishop Eamon Martin live at 12.00 noon on 25 March, on the webcam of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, as he consecrates Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the Coronavirus. …

Rostrevor Parish Broadcasts

Newry CathedralNews

Fr Brendan Kearns, Rostrevor Parish, has set up a YouTube channel and he is uploading videos of the weekday and weekend masses. Fr. Brendan will also be uploading other forms of prayers for people to pray along with. Click here to visit his YouTube channel.

Children’s Liturgy Broadcast

Newry CathedralNews

Deacon Michael Rooney is making a short Children’s Liturgy broadcast on Facebook on Sunday mornings at 10am and every Sunday until we can safely assemble again. Click here to visit his Facebook page While it goes out live, the video will be available afterwards on the website. The broadcast has accompanying faith formation materials.

Parish office closure

Newry CathedralNews

NEWRY PARISH Due to the Covid-19 Virus we have had to take the advice of the  HSC –  Public Health Agency  and close the Parish Office from today. The Parish Office telephones will be manned  at all times for sick calls, Mass booking and general enquires. The Telephone Number is 028 30262586 There is a letterbox on the door at  No. 40 Hill Street (green door –next door) if you …

Important notice: Public Masses Cancelled

Newry CathedralNews

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

Newry CathedralNews

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

Newry CathedralNews

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

Newry CathedralNews

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

Newry CathedralNews

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 …