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On the Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent) Roman families gather with their Baby Jesus figurines at St Peter’s Square to have them blessed by Pope Francis. For the third year running, Newry Parish will aslo observe this beautiful tradition. Please bring your nativity scenes or Baby Jesus fugurines for a special blessing at the following Masses: ♣ Saturday …

Our Lady’s Grammar School, Chequer Hill, Newry The Open Night will take place on Tuesday 5th December 2017 from 7.15pm ‒ 10.00pm. The Principal’s Address will be at 7.30pm & 8.30pm respectively. Parents and P.7 girls will be very welcome to look around the school and talk to the teachers and pupils. Any prospective A Level Students who may be …

Date and time: Sunday 26 November, 2.30PM Location: The Ramparts, Warrenpoint Road, Newry. (GPS 54.111297, -6.279760) What to bring: Please bring your rosary, if you have one, and click to download the Prayer Programme and Hymn sheet, if you can, and bring them with you to your chosen location. You may also wish to bring a Miraculous medal. Learn more: www.coastalrosaryireland.ie Background: Over the last …

Newry Cathedral has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates visitor attractions that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. Expert volunteer guides have been leading free guided tours of …

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The Relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) will return from its tour of the cathedrals of Ireland to its new, permanent home in Newry Cathedral on Friday 11th August with the celebration of Mass at 7.30pm. The tour is organised by The Knights of St. Columbanus and the Associate Knights. The Relic will arrive in procession at 7.20pm …

On behalf of Parish Youth Leaders we would like to say a huge ‘Thank-you’ to all those who participated in the Parish Summer Camp.  We had a truly memorable and inspiring week; filled with lots of fun and laughter, our faith was nourished and special friendships formed. Activities included: Fitness Freddie; craft; Dance Academy; African drumming; cake decorating; puppet making …

From time to time each one of us has questions about faith, spiritual wellbeing, prayer, doubts, uncertainties, relationship with God. We often ask, ‘Where is God in my pain?’ How can I reach God? How do I pray?’ Spiritual Direction provides a safe space and professional support helping us to deal with these questions and experiences. Within this space we …

Report on the meeting of a Strategic Planning Group On Friday, 23rd June I met a group of lay men and women from around the diocese, as well as a number of priests and a deacon of the diocese. I have asked them to reflect on the current state of personnel and organisation in our parishes and to propose solutions. …