Welcome to the official website of the Diocese of Dromore, a Catholic diocese in the north-east of Ireland. The diocese spans an area of some 1,000 square kilometres, encompassing portions of Counties Antrim, Armagh and Down. It consists of 23 parishes, 48 churches, and an estimated catholic population of 65,000 people. Click here to learn more.

Latest News From The Diocese of Dromore

  • Gathering of Young Adults June 11th 2026
    Gathering of Young Adults (Ages 18-35+). Be part of something new. Be adventurous. Be the change you want to see. The Diocese of Dromore Youth Commission invites all young adults, sports and youth club leaders, parents, and teachers to our upcoming gathering as follows: 📍Location: Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre. 📆 Date: June 11th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Starts at 7:00 PM) – 9:15 PM What’s on: Light refreshments, social… Read more: Gathering of Young Adults June 11th 2026
  • Guided Tours of Newry Cathedral
    As we approach the two hundredth anniversary of the opening of the cathedral (2029), we are pleased to once again offer guided tours of the Cathedral on the following dates: Wednesday 10th June at 6.45pmWednesday 24th June at 2.00pmWednesday 8th July at 6.45pmWednesday 22nd July at 2.00pmWednesday 5th August at 6.45pmWednesday 19th August at 2.00pm Each tour will take approximately 90 minutes.Please meet at the main door of the Cathedral… Read more: Guided Tours of Newry Cathedral
  • World Social Communications Day 2026
    Pope Leo XIV's Message Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications reflects on how technology, social media and artificial intelligence are changing the way people communicate, think and relate to one another. Under the theme “Preserving Human Voices and Faces,” he reminds us that every person is unique, sacred and created in the image of God. In his message the Holy Father warns that while… Read more: World Social Communications Day 2026
  • Historical Society event: the Life of Fr Patrick Kelly
    DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYMonday 18th MAY: @7:30pmin BALLYNAHINCH PARISH CENTRE The Society’s next event of its 2026 programme is a talk byPadraig Coyle entitled “The Life of Fr Patrick Kelly, Co Downpriest and member of the French Resistance in WW2”.Padraig Coyle is a wel-known journalist and broadcaster. Admission £1.00. Al welcome

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