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  • Pope Francis appoints Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ as Bishop of Down and Connor
      The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Bishop Alan McGuckian, Bishop of Raphoe, as Bishop of Down and Connor.     Statement by Bishop Alan McGuckian on his Appointment by His Holiness Pope Francis as Bishop of Down and Connor 2nd February 2024 Feast of the Presentation 2024 St Peter’s Cathedral It is amazing to me that I am here in Belfast this ...
  • 11th February – Clonard – Recognition and Blessing of our Caregivers
     
  • Safeguarding Sunday – Pastoral Letter from Bishop Donal McKeown and National Board Report on Safeguarding
      Safeguarding Sunday Sunday 4th February 2024   Pastoral Letter from Most Rev. Donal McKeown Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor   Introduction Every year, Safeguarding Sunday provides us with an opportunity to highlight the fact that Safeguarding is not just one task among many in the life of our Church.  Rather, it is a vital ministry that touches ...
  • Catholic Schools Support Service – School Retreat for the Parish of Dundrum and Tyrella
    Special Retreat for Dundrum & Tyrella Primary Schools To mark Catholic Schools Week 2024, the Down and Connor Schools Support Service celebrated a special retreat for the parish of Dundrum and Tyrella. The two schools in the parish came together for a special retreat. The theme was: ‘Planting and Nurturing Faith in Christ.’ (L – R Mr ...
  • Focus Ireland – Camino Walk Challenge
      Camino Walk Challenge This fully guided walk will take the group along the last stretch of the Camino Francés (approx 115km), starting in Sarria and finishing in Santiago De Compostela. The seven-night trip will include six walking days of varying distances and elevation. You will be walking approximately five to seven hours each day, but don’t worry, ...
  • Accord (NI) Support Marriage and Relationship
    Accord (NI) – Let us help you support your Marriage & Relationship   If you feel your marriage or relationship is in crisis or need a little guidance and feel that you both could benefit from Marriage & Relationship Counselling, either face to face or online, contact your local Centre. Every year we help thousands of couples ...
  • Bishop Emeritus Patrick Walsh RIP
      Bishop Patrick Joseph Walsh RIP Bishop Patrick Walsh was born in April 1931 in Cobh, Co Cork, but his family moved to Belfast when he was 11 years old. He was educated at St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Belfast, before attending Queen’s University, Belfast, from 1948-1952, where he took a BA Degree in Mathematics. From there he ...