Pastoral Letter from Bishop Philip Boyce Apostolic Administrator Welcoming the World Meeting of Families 17th August 2018 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last Saturday I gathered among many members of the Diocese to welcome the relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux and of her parents, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, to Newry Cathedral. I was moved by the sight …
Do you have spare tickets for the Papal Mass?
Papal Mass at Phoenix Park on Sunday 26thAugust Do you have spare tickets for the Papal Mass? Please print off THE FULL PAGE TICKET (See image – click the link in your ticket confirmation email to download) and drop them into the Parish Office,38-40 Hill Street, Newry BT34 1AT no later than Monday 20thAugust. Opening Hours: 9.00am ‒ 4.00pm Monday …
World Meeting of Families Opening Ceremony – Tuesday 21st August 7pm
The Opening Ceremony for World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place in Newry Cathedral on Tuesday 21st August at 7.00pm THEME – THE JOY OF LOVE IN FAMILIES IS ALSO THE JOY OF THE CHURCH. The Opening Ceremony for World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place simultaneously across all 26 Dioceses of Ireland on the evening of Tuesday 21 …
Notice: Parish bus to Papal Mass
UPDATE: BUSES WILL LEAVE AT 8AM AND NOT 10AM AS PREVIOUSLY STATED. Arrangements for Travelling to Phoenix Park 26th August Those who are travelling on the Parish bus to the Papal mass should note the following. 1. The Bus will depart from the Parish centre, The Mall at 8am. 2. Outstanding fees for the bus will be collected on the …
A fond farewell to Father Damien Nejad
It’s time to say a fond farewell to Father Damien Nejad as he leaves us to take up his new post at St. Eunan’s Cathedral, in Letterkenny, Diocese of Raphoe. We are sure that you will all want to join us in thanking Fr Damien for his ministry here in Newry and in praying that he will settle quickly into …
Details: Visit of Relics of St. Thérèse
Visit of relics of St. Thérése of Lisieux with the relics of her parents Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin. The Relics will arrive at the Cathedral on: Saturday 11th August 11.00am. Mass times: Please Note: There will be NO 10.30am Mass on Saturday morning. A Service of Welcome will be held upon arrival of the relics. This is not a …
Public transport to the Papal Mass at Phoenix Park
Translink is offering a range of special train and bus services to the Papal Mass at Phoenix Park on Sunday 26th August 2018. Please click here for full details. Early booking is strongly recommended. Further details: Passengers should expect a long journey and to walk to/from the NTA designated drop-off/collection points. Roads are expected to be busy so extra time for …
Will you go to see Pope Francis?
Pope Francis will visit Ireland in August 2018 as part of the World Meeting of Families. He will arrive in Ireland on Saturday 25th August and will depart on Sunday 26th. Will you be travelling to see him? Please click here to answer four quick, anonymous multiple choice questions to let us know.
New: Amoris Laetitia Animation Series
As part of the preparations for the World Meeting of Families 2018 a series of animations have been created to help us to reflect on the message that is in Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia ‘The Joy of Love’