Publication of the Dromore Safeguarding Review Report 13th October 2023
The Diocese of Dromore has published today the Report of the Second Review of Child Safeguarding Practice in the Diocese undertaken by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland at the invitation of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese. The Review process, which began in March 2023, assessed […]
Historical Society AGM - Oct 2nd
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 .
Visit of Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis to Newry Cathedral
The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will visit the Cathedral on Sunday 17th September. The relic will arrive at 12 noon and will leave after the 5.30pm Mass. Details are as follows: Arrival Mass 12 Noon Mass in Cathedral of Saint Patrick & Saint Colman with Archbishop Sorrentino the main celebrant and homilist. Talk by Monsignor Figueiredo […]
Update on our seminarians
Our seminarians, like many students, are beginning a new year in formation and training. Both Anthony Moffett (Parish of Dromore) and Philip McParland (Parish of Newry) attend St Patrick's seminary in Maynooth and have returned for the new academic year. Please keep them in your prayers that God will guide them in their discernment. We […]
Clergy Changes and Appointments 2023
Archbishop Eamon Martin, apostolic administrator of Dromore has announced clergy changes in appointments for the diocese, effective as of 1st October 2023. Very Rev Brendan Kearns, Parish Priest St. Peter's Parish Clonallon, Warrenpoint and St.Mary's Parish Clonallon, Burren to continue leave of absence on medical grounds. Rt Rev Mgr. Hugh Connolly, Parish Priest of St. […]