The Sacred Heart Conference of St. Vincent de Paul covers the parishes of Middle Killeavy and Upper Killeavy.  The Conference is based at our thrift shop, which is in Bridge Street, Newry, telephone No. (028) 3026 8185.

The conference is made up of parishioners and has been working for over 50 years helping those less well off in our community.  We offer help in times of crisis which may be in the form of financial help or food or clothing or furniture from our thrift shop.

The purpose of the Society is to promote vocations to the Priesthood and religious life through prayer and devotion to the Mass, and to assist financially students for the Priesthood, both in Ireland and in many countries around the world.

Maureen Clarke - President     Telephone - 028 3084 8207
Mary Rose Quinn - Secretary   Telephone - 028 30262922

Apostolic Work was founded in 1923 to help missionaries in Africa.
The Archdiocese of Armagh became involved in Apostolic Work in 1939 and now has 30 branches. The local branch was founded in 1970 under the guidance of the late Canon McKee and after a short lapse was re-constituted with the help of the late Fr. Henry Devlin.

The members produce articles for use on the Missions in all parts of the world i.e. vestments, Altar cloths, Altar linens.  They also fund raise to purchase articles for Church use - Mass Kits, Sacred Vessels, Missals etc., and to provide cash help for Mission projects e.g. building health clinics, churches and schools.