Solemn Novena to Saint Carlo Acutis

Newry Cathedral holds a Solemn Novena to Saint Carlo Acutis from Sunday 4 to Monday 12 October 2026, on the theme Growing in Faith. A first-class relic of the saint is present throughout, and the Knights of St. Columbanus will assist with its procession into the Cathedral. All are welcome.

Each evening

The Novena is prayed at Mass each evening: 7.30pm on weekdays, 6.00pm on Saturday and 5.30pm on Sundays. A different speaker leads each night, on themes running from the call to holiness on the opening Sunday to becoming saints together on the last night, by way of the Eucharist, prayer and friendship with Jesus, the Rosary and Our Lady, charity and service, and technology for good.

At every Novena Mass those attending may receive a blessing with the relic. Petition forms are available each evening for personal intentions, and local schools take part in the liturgies.…