Out now: Dromore Diocesan Pastoral Council Newsletter - Advent 2025
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Dromore Diocesan Pastoral Council is pleased to announce the publication of the Advent Issue of its newsletter. This special edition captures key moments in the life of our diocese and the wider church as we continue our journey through the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Highlights from this issue include full coverage of the October pilgrimage to the Vatican, where representatives from the Diocese of Dromore participated in Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies with Pope Leo XIV.
Readers can also enjoy a feature on the musical liturgy event and Mass celebrated at Newry Cathedral on 23rd November 2025, the Solemnity of Christ the King - an uplifting gathering for Church choirs and musicians from Dromore and neighbouring parishes in the Archdiocese of Armagh.
The newsletter also includes a youth perspective on the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on 18th October 2025, where delegates from across Ireland came together to help shape the next stage of the Synodal Pathway.
Learn about two fully funded training courses for clergy, parish staff, and volunteers, developed in partnership with South Eastern Regional College. These new learning opportunities are designed to build practical skills, boost confidence, and strengthen the support offered across our parishes.
Readers will also find two thought-provoking Q&As with Pope Leo XIV from the Jubilee of Synodal Teams, in which the Holy Father offers insightful reflections on shared responsibility between lay people and clergy, as well as the evolving role of women in the life of the Church.
Finally, the Advent Issue includes a preview of a major young adult event to take place in February 2026 - an initiative designed to further energise and engage young people across the Diocese.
