St Patrick’s Cathedral 150 years Programme of events

Wednesday 3rd May An invitation to all who are involved in different ministries in parishes, throughout the Archdiocese of Armagh. 7pm-Evening Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed) Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall.

Friday 12th May An invitation to all the Religious of the Archdiocese of Armagh 12noon Midday Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed). Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall.

Thursday 25th May An invitation to all Mothers and Grandmothers in the Archdiocese of Armagh 7pm Evening Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed). Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall. All Mothers & Grandmothers are asked to bring a piece of cloth, 8inches by 8inches, which symbolises their many crosses in life. These will be pieced together to create a special Diocesan Tapestry, which will acknowledge their pain and sufferings of the past but also their hopes for the future!

Saturday 10th & Saturday 24th June An invitation to all the people of the Archdiocese of Armagh and beyond 12noon Midday Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral (not live streamed) Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall.

Sunday 11th – Tuesday 13th June A visit of a special relic of Blessed Carlo – Acutis to St Patrick’s Cathedral. A Programme of prayer will be in place during this special visit of the Relic. (Not live streamed).

Saturday 17th June “Hike the Reek”-an invitation to the people of the Archdiocese to join in climbing Croagh Patrick, to raise funds to help support the ongoing restoration of St Patrick ‘s Cathedral. Sponsor Cards available through Armagh Parish Office.

Thursday 24th August A Celebration for the Families of the Archdiocese of Armagh in the Shambles Yard (at the main gates of the Cathedral) followed by an Evening Liturgy in which will include a Special Rededication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral- Cardinal Timothy Dolan to join (Archbishop of New York).

Sunday 27th August 11am Mass of Thanksgiving in St Patrick’s Cathedral – Cardinal Timothy Dolan to join (Archbishop of New York)

In this special year, we invite people to make a special effort to visit the Cathedral and to light a candle and say a prayer, in gratitude for those who built it and all who have helped maintain it over the years. We also invite people to offer a donation when visiting the Mother Church of the Archdiocese, to help support the Cathedral in the future.

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh 1873-2023

Heavenly Father, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, we give thanks for the years of faith, hope and love that has been expressed within it.

Renew within our Cathedral your spirit of generosity, as we seek to follow in your footsteps and as we strive to do your will.

Teach us to love as you love and to listen as you listen.

Enlighten our minds and hearts so that we may see your plan and as we continue to journey in faith, following in the footsteps of Patrick, your Apostle.

Renew our Cathedral Church so that it may be a place of grace for all,

A place of growth for the young,

A place of refreshment for the old,

A place of renewal for families,

A place of healing for the broken,

A place of joy for the sorrowful,

A place of forgiveness for the sinner,

A place of strength for the virtuous

And a place of welcome for those who have been away.

We make our prayer through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit, God, Forever and ever.

Amen.