Saturday, 4th February 2012

City Parishes

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 
 
The Cathedral (St Peter’s)
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Hugh P. Kennedy Adm VF,
The Cathedral Presbytery, St. Peter’s Square, Belfast, BT12 4BU.
Tel: 9032 7573, Fax: 9032 5570,
 
CHURCH
ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL, Belfast, BT12 4BU.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 9am, 11am, 6.30pm; Hols Vigil 6.30pm, 10am; Wkdys Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am, Tues 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass & 6.30pm.
Perpetual Adoration in Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sundays.
Hour of Prayer each month for the sanctification of priests and vocations Wednesday of 1st Friday week 8.15pm-9.15pm.
St. Peter’s Cathedral Schola Cantoram,
Director Nigel McClintock welcomes applications from boys aged 7-19 throughout the year.
Contact: 028 9032 7573
 
SCHOOLS
Corpus Christi College, Ardnava Road, Belfast, BT12 6FF.
Tel: 9024 5645. Mr. G. McMahon.
St. Louise’s Comprehensive College, 468 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN.
Tel: 9032 5631. Prin: Mrs C McCartan.
St. Joseph’s Primary School, Cullingtree Road, Belfast, BT12 4LD.
Tel: 9032 3683. Prin: Mrs M McQuillan.
St. Peter’s Primary School, Ross Road, Belfast, BT12 4JD.
Tel: 9024 2271. Prin: Mr Vincent Green
St. Peter’s Nursery, Servia Street, Belfast, BT12 4EJ.
Tel: 9024 6675. Prin: Mrs R Mallon.
Cathedral Nursery, Albert Street, Belfast, BT12 4HB.
Tel: 9043 9340. Prin: Mrs U Barr.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Cullingtree Fold, 26 Falls Road. Tel: 9027 8104.
Grovetree House, Grosvenor Road, Tel: 9024 9349.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,900
 
Christ the Redeemer
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Martin Graham PP;
81 Lagmore Grove, Dunmurry, BT17 OTD,
Tel: 9030 9011.
 
CHURCH
CHRIST THE REDEEMER CHURCH, Lagmore Drive, BT17 0TG.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm; 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.15pm, 6.00pm.
Wkdys 9.30am Mon-Fri, Sat 10.00am. Evening Mass Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions Sat 5.45pm-6.15pm and after the 6.30pm Mass.
Baptisms: Each Sunday, after 12.15 Mass. Prospective parents should contact Cormac and Maggie at 9061 3310 for pre-baptismal preparation.
Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday from 8.00pm-10.00pm.
 
SCHOOLS
Christ the Redeemer Primary School, Lagmore Drive, Belfast, BT17 0TG.
Prin: Mrs Sinead Beare. Tel: 9060 1136.
Christ the Redeemer Nursery School, Lagmore Drive, Belfast, BT17 0TG.
Tel: 9060 1136.
Christ the Redeemer Preschool Playgroup, Lagmore Drive, Belfast.
Tel: 9062 4545. Supervisor: Jennifer Boyle. Tel: 07841573117.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 8,200
 
Corpus Christi
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Darach Mac Giolla Catháin PP,
Corpus Christi Presbytery, 4-6 Springhill Grove, Belfast, BT12 7SL.
Tel: 9024 6857
Very Rev. Aidan Denny CC,
Church of the Annunciation Presbytery, 10 New Barnsley Green,
Belfast, BT12 7HS. Tel: 9032 8877
 
 
Parish Sisters:
Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul:
Sr Bernadette, Sr Mary, Sr Patricia,
Moyard House, 88-90 Moyard Park, Belfast, BT12 7FT. Tel. 9024 4177
 
Parish Secretary:
Mrs Marion Adams
(Mon to Fri 10.30am-2.30pm) Tel. 9024 6857.
 
CHURCHES
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, Springhill Grove, Belfast, BT12 7SL.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.00pm & 11.30am. Holydays as announced. Wkdys Mon, Wed, Fri 10.00am & Wed evening 6.00pm.
Confessions: Saturday Evening 5.00pm-6.00pm.
Marriage: At least three months notice required. Contact parish office 9024 6857.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday evening 5.00-6.00pm.
Rosary: Mon, Wed, & Fri 9.30am and Mon – Fri 6.30pm.
Baptisms: One month’s notice required. Contact parish office 9024 6857.
 
CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION, New Barnsley Green, Belfast, BT12 7HS.
Masses: Sun 10.00am. Holydays as announced.
Weekdays Tue, Thurs, Sat 10.00am.
Confessions: Before Sunday Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Monday evening 8.15pm.
Miraculous Medal Devotion: Last Wednesday of each month at 8pm.
Matt Talbot Prayer Group: Meets Tuesdays at 8.pm
Baptisms: One month’s notice required. Contact parish office 9024 6857.
 
SCHOOLS
Bunscoil an tSleibhe Bhuibh, 15A Ballymurphy Road, BT12 7JL.
St. Bernadette’s Primary School, Glenalina Road, Belfast, BT12 7JG.
Tel: 9032 0524. Principal: Mrs Cecila O’Reilly.
St. Aidan’s Primary School, Whiterock Road, Belfast, BT12 7FW.
Tel: 9032 0565. Principal: Mr. Raymond Hunter.
St. Bernadette’s Nursery School, Glenalina Road, Belfast, BT12 7JG.
Tel: 9032 8601. Principal: Mrs. Roisin Cassidy.
Matt Talbot Nursery School, New Barnsley Green, Belfast, BT12 7HS.
Tel: 9032 1997. Principal: Mrs. Rosemary Ward.
 
SCHOOLS SERVED:
Corpus Christi College, Principal: Mrs Isobel Russell. Tel: 9024 5645.
Vere Foster Primary School, Principal: Ms Carmel McKinney. Tel: 9032 8755.
St Louise’s Comprehensive College, Principal: Mrs. Carmel McCartan. Tel: 9032 5631.
 
YOUTH CENTRE: Corpus Christi Y.C., Ballymurphy Road, Belfast.
Tel: 9033 0246. Manager: Mr. Stephen Hughes.
 
CORPUS CHRISTI SERVICES: 2b Springhill Drive, Belfast, BT12 7SH.
Tel: 90240653 Director: Ms. Fionnuala Brannigan.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 6,500
 
Derriaghy
 
PRIEST
Very Rev Paul Byrne PP,
111 Queensway, Lambeg, Lisburn BT27 4QS.
Tel: 9266 2896.
Office hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-12noon.
Office Tel: 9266 0073. Fax: 9266 7344.
 
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF ST COLMAN, Queensway, Lambeg, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4QS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 10am & 12noon. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 10.30am. Wkdys Thur 7.30pm, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am, Sat 10.00am (Consult bulletin for any changes).
Confessions: Sat 5.45pm-6.15pm.
Baptisms: Sundays by appointment.
Marriages: By appointment, 3 months notice required.
 
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Barnfield Road, Derriaghy, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 3SH.
(Mother Church of the wider Belfast area from the borders of Lisburn to Whiteabbey.
Built 1733, rebuilt after fires 1745 and 1802.)
Masses: Sun M 11am.
 
SCHOOL
St Colman’s Primary School, Black’s Road, Belfast BT10 0NB.
(Temporary Address until September 2011)
Tel: 9030 1578. Prin: Mr G McVeigh.
Little Oaks Preschool Playgroup, 111 Queensway, Lisburn, BT27 4QS.
Tel: 9260 5090. Prin: Mrs Dorinda McElvanna.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Kingsway Home, Kingsway, Dunmurry; Rose Lodge, Belsize Road, Lisburn; Harmony Fold, Skyline Drive, Lambeg; Co-Chaplaincy to Lagan Valley Hospital.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,500
 
Drumbo & Carryduff
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev Martin Kelly PP,
Parochial House, 546 Saintfield Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8EU.
Tel: 028 9081 2238.
Rev Brian Watters CC,
79 Ivanhoe Avenue, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8BW.
Tel: 028 9081 7410
 
CHURCH
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY,
Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, BT8 8EX.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 9am, 10.30am, 12 noon; Wkdys Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am; Mon & Thurs 7.30pm; First Friday 7.30pm. Hols: See Parish Website.
Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass & 5pm-5.45pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.Tel: 028 9081 2238 (Office Hours)
Exposition: Thurs 2pm-7.15pm & Sat 10.30am-5.45pm.
Fatima Devotions: May-Oct, 2nd Monday of each month 7.30pm.
 
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm
Anniversary Masses: Contact Sacristy 9081 5774
 
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s Primary School,
8 Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, BT8 8EX. Tel: 9081 3523.
Prin: Mr Dominic Donnelly Ed.(Hons) M.Ed., P.Q.H. (N.I.)
St Joseph’s Nursery School,
Head of Unit: Mrs Hester Graham. Tel: 028 9081 7287
St Ita’s Primary School,
4 Alderwood Hill, Purdysburn, BT8 6YY. Tel: 9079 8811.
Prin: Mrs Joanne Browne P.Q.H. (N.I), M.Ed., D.A.S.E., B.Ed.
St Ita’s Nursery School,
Head of Unit: Mrs Vera Mongan. Tel: 028 9079 8811
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Knockbracken Healthcare Centre, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH. Tel: 9040 1333;
Brae Valley Centre, Breda Terrace, Belfast, BT8 4BU. Tel: 9040 1270;
Killynure House, Church Road, Carryduff, BT8 8DT. Tel: 9081 3010;
Holygate Lodge, 21 Holygate Park, Carryduff. Tel: 9081 3243;
Saintfield Lodge, 4 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff, BT8 8EY. Tel: 9081 4010;
Beechill House, Royal Lodge Road, Belfast, BT8 4LK. Tel: 9040 2871.
Greenville Manor, Newtownbreda Road, Belfast, BT8 4QB. Tel: 9064 4244;
Cedarhurst Lodge, Cedarhurst Road, Belfast, BT8 4PU. Tel: 9049 2722.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 8,000
 
Greencastle
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Anthony Alexander PP,
824 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 7DG.
Tel: 9037 0845.
 
CHURCH
ST. MARY’S, 824 Shore Road, Greencastle, BT36 7DG.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.00pm; 12noon. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm.
Wkdys M Mon 7.30pm. Tue & Wed 9.00am.
Confessions: Mon 6.30pm and on request.
Baptisms: By arrangement on the 1st Sun at 1.00pm.
Novena to St Peregrine: 1st Monday of the Month at 7.30pm
Novena in Honour of Divine Mercy: 2nd Sunday of the Month at 6.30pm
 
SCHOOLS
St. Mary’s (Star of the Sea) Primary School,
730-760 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 4HL.
Tel: 9037 0023. Prin: Mr K McGarry.
St. Mary’s Nursery School, 822 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DG.
Tel: 9077 4302. Prin: Mrs Sinead Hoy.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Ben Madigan Nursing Home Tel: 9085 4369.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,449
 
Hannahstown
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. David Delargy PP,
Parish Priest’s House, 23 Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0LT.
Tel: 9061 4567. Fax: 9061 4131.
 
Priest resident in parish: Rt Rev Monsignor John J Murphy,
18 Rock Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim BT28 3SU.
Tel: 9264 8244 or 9261 1888.
 
PARISH SECRETARY: Maureen Shannon. Tel: 9061 4567 (9.30am-1pm) Mon. – Fri.
 
CHURCHES
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0LT.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.00pm, 11am; Hols 7.00pm. Wkdys Mon, Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm & on request.
Exposition: Sat. 5.30pm. Sun. 10.30am.
Baptisms: 1st Sunday of the month.
 
ST. PETER’S CHURCH,
The Rock, Stoneyford, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 3SU.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm; 10am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm & 10am. 1st Fri M 7.30pm; Wkdys Mon 10am, Tues 8pm, Wed 7.30pm (novena), Thurs 10am, Fri 7.30pm & Sat 10am.
Confessions: Sat 7-7.30pm.
Baptisms: By appointment only.
Marriages: Three months notice required
Exposition: Tues. 6.45pm. – 8.00pm. First Friday 6.00pm – Benediction 7.15pm.
(Confessions available during this time on First Friday)
 
SCHOOLS
Ballymacward Primary School, 22 Rock Road, Stoneyford,
Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 3SU.
Tel: 9264 8130.
Prin: Mrs Breda McCrory.
Pre-School Playgroup
Supervisor: Mrs R Jordan Mobile: 07833304443.
Hannahstown Community Centre
Manager: Karen Gowdy. 10.00am. – 1.00pm. Tel: 02890 309795
 

Estimated Catholic Population: 3,230

 

Holy Cross
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Gary Donegan CP PP;
Rev. Casimir Haran CP CC, Bursar;
Rev. John Craven CP CC,
Rev. Salvian Maguire CP (Retired)
Rev. Charles Cross CP,
 
Holy Cross Retreat, 432 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GE.
Tel: 9074 8231. Fax: 9074 0340
 
CHURCH
HOLY CROSS CHURCH, Ardoyne, Belfast, BT14 7GE.
Masses: Sun Vigil 7pm; Sun, 10am, 12 noon & 7pm.
Hols Vigil 7pm, 10am, 7pm. Wkdys 10am. Mon. 7pm.
Novena in honour of B.V.M. Mondays 7pm. 10am Bank Holidays
Confessions: Mon-Sat 9.45-10am; Penance Service 1st Fri 7pm with Mass. Sat 6.45 – 7pm.
Baptisms: 3rd Sunday of month, 1pm. September 2nd Sunday of the month.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Fri 10.00-11.00am.
 
SCHOOLS
Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School, Ardoyne Road, Belfast, BT14 7HZ.
Tel: 9039 1771. Prin: Ms Betty Quinn.
Holy Cross Boys’ Primary School, Butler Street, Belfast, BT14 7EX.
Tel: 9035 1032. Prin: Mr Terence Laverty BA.
Holy Cross Nursery School, Butler Walk, Belfast, BT14 7NZ.
Tel: 9074 5672. Prin: Mrs Nuala Gallagher.
Mercy Primary School, Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GL.
Tel: 9039 1670. Prin: Mrs Margaret Moffett.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,500
Holy Family
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Gerard McCloskey Adm.
Holy Family Presbytery, Newington Avenue, Belfast, BT15 2HP. Tel: 9074 3119.
Very Rev. Canon Brendan Murray,
Apartment 13, Downview Manor, Belfast BT15 4JL. Tel: 9020 5041.
Rev. Colin Crossey CC,
Church of the Resurrection Presbytery, 120 Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BU.Tel: 9071 4892.
Holy Family Parish Office: Tel: 9074 3119. Fax: 9020 5039.
 
 
CHURCHES
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Newington Avenue, Belfast, BT15 3AP
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 9am, 11am, 12.30pm Hols: (Check bulletin)
Wkdys: Monday-Friday 9.15am
Confessions: Sat 5.30-6pm
Baptisms: By arrangement. Contact Parish Office for details on 9074 3119
 
ST. THERESE’S OF LISIEUX CHURCH, 71 Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 4DE
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; Sun 10.30am & 12 noon Hols: (Check bulletin)
Wkdys Monday-Saturday 10am and Mon, Wed and Fri 7pm.
Confessions: Sat 10.30-11am and 5.00 – 5.30pm
Baptisms: By arrangement. Contact Parish Office for details on 9074 3119
 
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, Closed at present.
 
SCHOOLS
Holy Family Primary School, Newington Avenue, Belfast, BT15 2HP.
Tel: 9035 1024. Prin: Ms Dinah MacManus.
St. Therese of Lisieux Primary School, 472 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GF.
Tel: 9077 0215. Prin: Mrs Patricia Reid.
Holy Family Nursery School, Baltic Avenue, Belfast, BT15 2HR.
Tel: 9035 1552. Prin: Mrs A Davidson.
Little Flower Secondary School, 71a Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 4DE.
Tel: 9037 0665. Prin: Miss M. Collins.
St. Patrick’s College, Bearnageeha, 619 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 4DZ.
Tel: 9077 0011. Prin: Mr P J O’Grady.
Newington Youth Centre, Limestone Road, Belfast BT15 3AP.
Tel: 9087 5150. Youth Leader: Martin Kelly.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Parkdean Nursing Home, Loughview Private Nursing Home, Ambassador Nursing Home, Somerton Private Nursing Home, Newington Day Centre, Atlantic House, N.I. Hospice, Rosemount House, Lansdowne Clinic, Ormond House.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 10,600
 
Holy Rosary
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev Patrick McKenna PP, Holy Rosary Presbytery, 503 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GR. Tel: 9064 2446 Fax: 9064 9176
 
Very Rev. Canon Robert Fullerton CC,
Holy Rosary Presbytery, 501 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GR.
Tel: 9064 1064 Fax 9064 9176.
 
CHURCH
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH, 511 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 9am, 10.30am, 12noon, 1.15pm; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 9am, 10.30am, 12noon, 6pm.
Wkdys M Mon-Sat 10am; Mon, Wed, Fri (Perp Nov before) 7.30pm.
Holy Hour 7pm 1st Sun.
Confessions: Fri 7-7.30pm; Sat 12-1, 7-7.30pm; Eves of Hols 7-7.30pm.
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 2pm.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Joseph’s College, 518 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 0BY.
Tel: 9049 1280/9049 1474. Fax: 9064 5808. Prin: Mr Joseph McCourt.
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School, 518 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 0BY.
Tel: 9064 3939. Fax: 9069 3728. Acting Prin: Mrs Geraldine Gibson.
Holy Rosary Primary School, Sunnyside Crescent, Belfast, BT7 3DB.
Tel: 9049 1817. Fax: 9049 2416. Prin: Mr Sean Merrick.
St. Michael’s Primary School, 514 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 0BW.
Tel: 9049 1529. Fax: 9049 2574. Prin: Mrs Nuala McCaughan.
Bethlehem Nursery School, 516 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 0BW.
Tel and Fax: 9064 0406. Fax: 9064 0406. Prin: Mrs Nuala Stroud.
Holy Rosary Nursery School, Sunnyside Crescent, Belfast, BT7 3DB.
Tel and Fax: 9049 1314. Prin: Mrs C McGrenaghan.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
‘Fairholme’, Old People’s Home, 29 Annadale Avenue;
Annadale Nursing Home, 11 Annadale Avenue; Arlington Nursing Home,
7 North Parade; Haypark Residential Home, Whitehall Parade.
Nazareth House Care Village, 516 Ravenhill Road.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,500
 
Holy Trinity
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Matthew Wallace PP,
Holy Trinity Presbytery, 26 Norglen Gardens, Belfast BT11 8EL.
Tel: 9059 0985/6 Fax: 9020 8388
 
CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 26 Norglen Gardens, Belfast, BT11 8EL.
Masses: Sunday M Vigil 6.30pm Sundays 10am & 12noon; Wkdys Mon-Sat 10am, Mon Wed Fri 7.30pm, Hols Vigil 6.30pm, 10am & 12noon.
Confessions: Sat 12noon-1pm 5.30-6.15pm
Novena to Our Lady of Knock: Mon 7.30pm.
Perpetual Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Baptisms: Three months notice to be given to Parish Secretary 9059 0985.
Marriages: By arrangement. Three months notice to be given.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Gerard’s Educational Resource Centre, Gort Na Mona Upper Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7QP. Tel: 9024 5593. Fax: 9023 5484. Prin: Ms S. McIntaggart.
Holy Trinity Primary School, Monagh Link, Belfast, BT11 8EG.
Tel: 9061 6465/9061 2266. Prin: Mrs Clare Armstrong.
St. Martin’s Nursery School, Monagh Link, Belfast, BT11 8EJ.
Tel: 9062 2235. Prin: Mrs Ann Kearney.
Holy Trinity Playgroup, Monagh Link, Belfast, BT1 8EG.
Leader: Mrs Rosaleen Finnegan. Tel: 9030 9406.
 
PARISH SISTERS: St. Martin’s Dominican Convent, 22 Gransha Rise, Belfast, BT11 8ES.
Tel: 9061 9395. Sisters are engaged in Parish Ministries.
 
HOLY TRINITY CENTRE: Norglen Gardens, Belfast, BT11 8EL.
Manager: Tel: 9020 0557.
 
HOLY TRINITY YOUTH & BOXING CLUB: Norglen Gardens, Belfast.
Tel: 9061 7602.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,000
 
Nativity
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Patrick Sheehan PP,
Rev. Vincent Cushnahan CC,
Parochial House, Bell Steel Road, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PB.
Tel: 9062 5739. Fax: 9030 8036.
 
Parish Secretary: Mrs Martine Hanna
 
CHURCH
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY,
Bell Steel Road, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PB.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 9.30am, 11.30am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 10am, Wkdys Mon-Sat 10am. Perpetual Novena Wed.
Holy Hour 1st Sun of Month 6-7pm.
Confessions: Sat 6-6.30pm.
Baptisms: Sundays at 12.30pm.
Priests office hours: Tue & Thur 6.30-7.30pm.
 
SCHOOLS
The Good Shepherd Primary School,
Good Shepherd Road, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PJ.
Tel: 9030 1000. Prin: Mrs Noreen Cahill.
The Good Shepherd Nursery School, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PJ.
Tel: 9030 1684. Prin: Mrs Monica Culbert.
St. Kieran’s Primary School, 9 Bell Steel Road, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PB.
Tel: 9060 1294. Prin: Mr B McAlea.
St. Kieran’s Nursery School, 9 Bell Steel Road, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0PB.
Tel: 9060 1293. Prin: Mrs J Burns.
St. Thérèse Nursery School, Ardcaoin Avenue, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0UN.
Tel: 9061 5556. Prin: Mrs K Burns.
 
PARISH SISTERS:
Cross & Passion, Cloona House, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0AG. Tel: 9062 6221
Parish Office: Tel: 9062 5739, Fax: 9030 8036.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 10,000
Registered Homes: 230.
 
Our Lady Queen of Peace (Kilwee)
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Colm McBride PP,
‘Netherley Lodge,” 130 Upper Dunmurry Lane, Belfast BT17 0EW.
Tel & Fax: 9061 6300.
 
PARISH OFFICE:
Tel: 9061 6300, Mon 1pm – 4pm. Tues-Fri, 10.00am-1pm.
 
CHURCH
CHURCH OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE, Kilwee
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm. 10am & 12noon. Hols M Vigil 7pm, M 9.30am. Wkdays Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am, Sat 10am (Fri Morning Mass Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help). Tues & Thurs 7pm.
Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 10.00am – 10.30am
Confessions: Sat 12noon, 6-6.15pm and on request.
Baptisms: 1st Sunday of each month immediately after the 12noon Mass
Marriages: by appointment (3 months in advance).
 
SCHOOLS
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, Cherry Road, Upper Dunmurry Lane, Belfast
BT17 0RW.Prin: Mrs Anne Nixon. Tel: 9061 3050.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Nursery School,
Co-ordinator Mrs Freda Brophy. Tel: 9061 7367.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Brooklands Nursing Home
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,250
 
Sacred Heart
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Ciarán Dallat PP,
Sacred Heart Presbytery, 1A Glenview Street, Belfast, BT14 7DP.
Tel: 9035 1851
Parish mobile: 0777 1963573.
 
CHURCHES
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 7DP.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.00pm; 9.00am, 12noon; Hols Vigil 6pm, Wkdys Mon, Wed & Fri 10.00am; and 1st Fri 7.15pm
Confessions: 5pm (with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament).
Baptisms: 1st Sunday of the month.
 
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR CHURCH, Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT14 6NN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 7pm; 11am, 1pm; Hols 10am, Wkdys Tue 7pm, Thur & Sat 10.00 am.
Confessions: Sat 6.15pm
Baptisms: 3rd Sunday of the month.
 
SCHOOLS
Sacred Heart Primary School, Oldpark Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6HH.
Tel: 9074 0521. Prin: Mrs Patricia Quinn.
Our Lady’s Girls’ School, Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT14 6NN.
Tel: 9074 6325. Prin: Miss Patricia Gordon.
Our Lady’s Nursery School, Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT14 6NN.
Tel: 9035 1978. Prin: Mrs Donna Walsh.
St. Gemma’s Girls’ High School, Ardilea Street, Belfast, BT14 7DG.
Tel: 9074 0375. Prin: Miss Cecilia McCloskey.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Brookvale Fold, Brookvale House, Dunowen Court.
 
PARISH SISTERS:
Sisters of Providence (Rosminians), 6 Churchview Court, Belfast, BT14 7RE.
Tel: 9075 6664.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,500
 
St Agnes’
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. P.J. Owens PP.
St. Agnes’ Presbytery, 143 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BW.
Tel: 9061 5702. Fax: 9060 6939.
Website address: www.stagnesbelfast.com
Rev. Robert Markuszewski CC,
139 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BW.
Tel: 9061 3724. Fax: 9060 6939.
 
CHURCH
ST. AGNES’ CHURCH, 141 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BW. Tel: 9060 6930.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm; Hols M Vigil 6.30pm; 8am, 10am, 12noon, Wkdys M 8am (term time only) & 10am; Sat 1pm;
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Sat 2pm-6.15pm, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12 noon.
Confessions: Sat 12-1pm, 6pm.
Baptisms: Second and fourth Sun of each month at 2pm.
Novena: (Mother of Perpetual Help) Every Wed 10am.
Novena: (St. Pio) First Sat: 1pm Mass.
Baptism, Confirmation & Marriage Certificates may be obtained from the Sacristan each weekday between 9-11am. Tel: 9060 6930
 
SCHOOLS
La Salle Boys’ Secondary School, Edenmore Drive, Belfast, BT11 8LT.
Tel: 9050 8800. Prin: Mr Paul Barry, FSC.
Holy Child Primary School, South Green, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8JF.
Tel: 9061 4823. Prin: Mr Martin Short.
Holy Child Nursery School, 40 Slievegallion Drive, Belfast, BT11 8JP.
Tel & Fax: 9062 7732. Prin: Mrs Geraldine McClenaghan.
 
PARISH SECRETARY: 139 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BW.
Tel: 9061 9546. Fax: 9060 6939 (9am-1pm).
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,500
 
St. Anne’s
 
PRIEST
Very Rev Feargal McGrady PP,
St Anne’s Parochial House, Kingsway, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0NE.
Tel: 9061 0112. Fax: 9062 6992.
 
CHURCH
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH, Kingsway. Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0NE.
Masses: Sat M Vigil 6.30pm; Sun 10am & 12noon; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, Holyday at 10.00am Wkdys Mon 7.30pm, Tues to Sat 10.00am.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Each Sat 10.30am-12 noon and Evening Prayer of the Church 5pm.
Divine Office: Morning Prayer: Mon 10am (followed by Rosary), Thu 10am (followed by Mass).
Weddings: 6 months notice required.
Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass & 5.30pm-6pm.
Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sun of the month at 1.15pm. One month’s notice required. Contact Parish Office for details. Tel: 9061 0112
 
SCHOOLS
Rathmore Grammar School, Kingsway, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LF.
Tel: 9061 0115/6. Prin: Mrs Therése Hamilton.
St. Anne’s Primary School, Kingsway, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LF.
Tel: 9061 5414.
St. Anne’s Nursery School, Principal: Mr Michael Keenan
 
PARISH SISTER: Sr Mary Murray, RSHM.
 
PARISH OFFICE: Tel: 028 9061 0112 (9am-1pm).
 
PARISH CENTRE: Tel: 028 9060 4321 (9am-1pm).
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 6,118
 
St. Anthony’s (Willowfield)
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Stephen McBrearty PP,
St. Anthony’s Presbytery, 3 Willowfield Crescent, Belfast, BT6 8HP.
Tel: 9045 8158. Mobile: 07801292828.
Website address: www.saintanthony.co.uk
 
CHURCH
ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, Willowfield, Belfast, BT6 8HP.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 11.30am; Hols M Vigil 7pm, 9.30am; Wkdys M Mon – Thurs 9.30am, (Tues morning Novena to St Anthony) & Fri (Perp. Novena devotions) 7pm.
Mass in Polish at 9.30am, Sunday morning.
Confessions: Before Mass or by appointment.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
 
SCHOOL
St. Vincent’s Centre, Willowfield Drive, Belfast, BT6 8HN.
Prin: Mr Brian Davey.
Tel: 9046 1444. Fax: 9045 4565.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 500
 
St. Bernadette’s
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Paul Armstrong PP,
28 Willowbank Park, Belfast, BT6 0LL.
Tel: 9079 3023. Fax: 9079 3494.
 
CHURCH
ST. BERNADETTE’S CHURCH, 113 Rosetta Road, Belfast, BT6 0LS.
Services: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 10am, 12.00pm; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 10am. Wkdys Mon-Fri 9.30am, except Tues 7.30pm, Sat 10am.
Sacrament of Penance: Sat 12.00-1.00pm & after the Vigil Mass.
Baptisms: First Sunday of the month or by arrangement.
Marriages: Three months notice required.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Sat 10.30am-1pm in the Lourdes Chapel.
Novena: To our Lady of Perpetual Help. Tues 7.30pm.
Parish Prayer Group: Thurs 8pm in the Parish Centre.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Bernard’s Primary School, 46 Wynchurch Walk, Belfast, BT6 0JS. Tel: 9040 1796.
Prin: Mr Kieran McTaggart.
St. Bernard’s Pre-school Play Group, 46 Wynchurch Walk, Belfast, BT6 0LL. Tel: 9079 0702.
Prin: Mrs Helen Doherty.
 
St. Bernard’s Parish Centre, 113 Rosetta Road, Belfast BT6 0LS.
Tel: 9040 1169
 
Parish Youth Club, Fri 6.00pm-10.00pm in the Parish Centre.
Tel: 9040 1169.
 
Parish Office, 28 Willowbank Park, Belfast BT6 0LL. Tel: 9079 3023.
(Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10.00am-1.00pm).
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Forster Green Hospital; Lindsay School.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,100
 
St. Brigid’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Edward O’Donnell PP,
42 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6FP.
Tel: 9066 5409.
 
St Brigid’s Parish Office
40 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6FP.
Tel. 9066 5409.
 
CHURCH
ST. BRIGID’S CHURCH, Windsor Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6FP
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00 noon, Hols M Vigil 7pm, 7.30am, 9.30am, 1pm & 7pm. Wkdys M. 9.30am; Mon, Wed & Fri. 7pm, Sat 12 noon.
Perpetual Novena on Fridays.
Confessions: Fri 6.30-7pm; Sat 12.30-1pm; 6.45-7.30pm.
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm. One month’s notice required. Contact Parish Office for details. Tel. 9066 5409.
Weddings: 6 months notice required.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Bride’s Primary School, 32 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6FP.
Tel: 028 9038 1700. Prin: Mr Paul Carswell, BA DASE.
St. Bride’s Nursery School.
 
SPECIAL SCHOOLS: Fleming Fulton School, Glenveagh School, Oakfield School.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Marlborough House, Ardkeen Hostel, Ardfield House
Parkmore House, Ulster Independent Clinic. Bethany Nursing Home.
 

Estimated Catholic Population: 5,608

 

 

 
St. Colmcille’s
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Ciaran Feeney Adm,
Rev. Krzysztof Olejnik SCHR CC,
St Colmcille’s Presbytery, 191 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB.
Tel: 9065 4157. Fax: 9065 6470.
 
Parish Faith Development Worker: Noeleen Dunn Tel: 078 7949 8131
 
PARISH OFFICE: Mon to Thurs 10am. – 3.30pm. Fri 10.00am. – 1pm. Tel: 028 9065 4157.
 
CHURCH
ST. COLMCILLE’S CHURCH, Ballyhackamore, Belfast, BT4 3JB.
Masses: Sunday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm, 9.30am & 11.30am.
Holydays: Please check with Parish Office.
Wkdys: Mon 7.30pm. Tues to Fri 9.30am.
Sunday Evening Mass at 6.00pm (Polish Community).
Fri of month at 6pm M (Indian Community) with Devotions at 5pm.
The Ulster Hospital, Dundonald Sun 10.45am.
Confessions: Sat 6.00pm. and Mon 7.00pm.
Baptisms: Sun 12.30pm. One months notice required.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon. 7.00pm. Tues-Fri 9.00am. Sat 6.00pm.
Novena: Mon 7.30pm & Thurs 9.30am.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Joseph’s Primary School, 31a Holland Drive, Ballyhackamore, Belfast, BT5 6EH.
Tel: 9065 0039. Fax: 9065 0107.
Prin: Mr. Joe Ryan.
St. Colmcilles’ Pre-School Playgroup, 31a Holland Drive, Ballyhackamore, Belfast BT5 6EH
Tel: 079 3619 7434. Playgoup Leader: Mrs Kathryn Doherty.
Our Lady and St. Patrick’s College, Kingsway Gardens, Knock, Belfast, BT5 7QD.
Tel: 9040 1184. Prin: Mr Dermot Mullan.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: The Ulster Hospital Dundonald, Marie Curie Centre Belfast, Kirk House, Pine Lodge, Hawthornden House, Dunleady House, Breffni Lodge, Sydenham Court, Arches Nursing Home, Bloomfield Nursing Home, Strathhearn Nursing Home.
 

Estimated Catholic Population: 3,000

 

 

 
St. Gerard’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev Gerard Cassidy CSsR, Rector and PP;
Rev Patrick McLaughlin CSsR CC;
St Gerard’s, 722 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7PG.
Tel: 9077 4833. Fax: 9077 0923.
 
CHURCH
ST. GERARD’S, 722 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 7PG.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 9.30am, 11.30am; 7pm; Hols: Vigil 7.30pm, 9.30am, 11.30am; Wkdys Mon-Sat 9.30am, Perp Nov Devotions Thursday 7.30pm;
Confessions: Wed & Fri after 9.30am Mass. Sat 5.30-6.30pm.
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 1.00pm. Contact Parochial House 2 weeks prior to baptism.
Preparation for Baptism: Course held in Parochial House, 3rd Monday each month at 8.00pm.
 
SCHOOL
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Park Lodge, 700 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GQ.
Tel: 9037 0686. Prin: Mr C. O’Grady.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,720
 
St. James’
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Anthony Alexander PP.
824 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 7DG.
Tel: 9037 0845.
Email: Send an Email to the Parish Office
 
Priest in Residence: Very Rev. Samuel Kerr
463 Shore Road, Whiteabbey, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 0AE.
Tel: 9036 5773. Fax: 9036 5773.
 
CHURCHES
ST. JAMES’ CHURCH, Shore Road, Whiteabbey, BT37 0AE.
Masses: Sun M 11.30am. Hols M 11.30am. Wkdys: Wed, Fri 10am.
Confessions: Sat 5.30-6pm.
Baptisms: Last Sun of month.
Weddings: By arrangement.
 
ST. COLEMAN’S CHURCH, Station Road, Greenisland, BT38 8TS.
Masses: Sun 10am. Hols M 10am, Tues & Thurs 10am.
Confessions: Before Mass.
Baptisms and weddings: By appointment.
 
ST. JAMES’ COMMUNITY CENTRE, Tel: 028 9086 8211.
 
SCHOOL
St. James’ Primary School, 17 King’s Walk, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 0AS.
Tel: 9086 6201. Prin: Mr Kevin McKeague.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Edenmore Nursing Home. Burn-Brae Nursing Home. Moylinney Nursing Home. Jordanstown Nursing Home, Greenisland Nursing Home.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,200
 
St. John’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Paul Strain PP.
 
Rev. Mariusz Dabrowski CC,
 
Very Rev. Anthony McLaverty, Priest in residence
470 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN.
Tel: 9032 1511 / 9032 1102.
 
CHURCH
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 9am, 11am & 12.30pm. Hols Vigil 7.30pm, 10am & 7.30pm. Wkdys M 10am.
Eucharistic Hour First Fri 7.30pm. Perp. Novena. Tues 10.00am.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: each Sat 5.30pm-6.15pm.
Confessions: Sat 10.30am-11am, Sat Ev – 5.30pm-6.15pm.
Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sun 1.15pm (by appointment).
 
SCHOOLS
St. Kevin’s Primary School, Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN.
Tel: 9032 6791. Prin: Mrs Angela McLaughlin.
St. Maria Goretti Nursery School, Whiterock Gardens, Belfast, BT12 7PS.
Tel: 9023 4882. Prin: Mrs Ann Mulholland.
St. John’s Pre-school Play Group, Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6EN.
Tel: 07944479377.
 
PARISH SISTERS:
Sr. Anna; Sr. Mary Joseph, Sr. Rose Ann, Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions,
442 Falls Road Belfast, BT12 6EN. Tel: 9032 9776.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
St Louise’s College, Tel: 9032 5631.
Millcourt Sheltered Dwelling Tel: 01232 431529.
St John’s Youth Club, 16 Rockmount Street, Tel: 9032 1102.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,500
 

 

 

 

St. Luke’s (Twinbrook)
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Brian McCann PP,
Rev. John O’Connor Assistant Priest,
St Luke’s Presbytery, Twinbrook Road, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0RP.
Tel: 9061 9459. Fax: 9030 2863.
 
CHURCH
ST LUKE’S CHURCH, Twinbrook, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0RP.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 8.00pm; 10am, 12 noon. Hols Vigil 7.30pm; 10am. Wkdys Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am; 1st Fri M 6.00pm;
Rosary 10.30am & 6.30pm. Divine Office 9.40am.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: After 10am Mass daily until 6.30pm, Mon-Fri.
Confessions: Sat 12-1pm & 5.45-6.15pm; after wkdy Masses; and upon request.
Baptisms: First Sunday of month, 1pm. Contact Presbytery for Pre-Baptismal Course.
Marriage: Three months notice required.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Colm’s High School, Summerhill Drive, Twinbrook, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0BT.
Tel: 9030 1118/9. Fax: 9060 0067. Prin: Mrs Imelda Jordan.
St Luke’s Primary School, Glasvey Drive, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0DB.
Tel: 9061 9941. Fax: 9030 9669 Prin: Mrs Clare Robinson.
St. Mark’s Primary School, Gardenmore Road, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0DF.
Tel: 9030 1714. Fax: 9062 0618. Prin: Mr John McGrady.
St. Luke’s Nursery School, Glasvey Drive, Dunmurry, Co Antrim, BT17 0DB.
Tel: 9043 1047. Fax: 9062 3695. Prin: Mrs Eileen Finch.
St. Mark’s Nursery School, Gardenmore Road, Dunmurry, Co Antrim BT17 0DB.
Tel: 9030 1714 Ext. 26. Nursery co-ordinator Mrs Anne Loughran.
Scoil na Fuiseoge: Primary School, 6 Summerhill Road, Twinbrook, Dunmurry, BT17 0RL.
Tel: 9060 0837. Prin: Eilish O’Neill.
Tel: 9062 0373 Co-ordinator Theresa Brady
 
Cara House, St Luke’s Parish Family Centre.
Tel: 9060 3610. Director: Fiona Diver.
 
PARISH SISTERS: Good Shepherd Convent, Twinbrook Road, Dunmurry, Co Antrim,
BT17 0RL. Tel: 9061 8987. Fax: 9030 2863.
 
Neocatechumenal Way: Martin Moreland, 147 Haypark Ave.,
Belfast BT7 3FG. Tel: 028 9020 1961 (home) Mob: 078 2852 1877
 

Estimated Catholic Population: 4,300

 

 

 
St. Malachy’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Michael McGinnity PP,
 
St Malachy’s Presbytery,
24 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EN.
Tel: 9032 1713. Fax: 9033 3224.
 
CHURCHES
ST. MALACHY’S CHURCH, 22 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EN.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 9.30am, 11.30am & 5pm; Hols M Vigil 6pm; 8am & 1pm; Wkdys Mon-Fri 8am & 1pm, Sat 10am; St Patrick’s Day Vigil 6pm; 9.30am and 11.30am, no evening Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Fri 11.45am-12.45pm;
Confessions: Saturday 12.30pm-1pm, 5.30pm-5.50pm.
Baptisms: 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the Month. One month’s notice must be given.
Marriages: At least three months notice must be given.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Malachy’s Primary School, Eliza Street, Belfast, BT7 2BJ.
Tel: 9032 7460. Prin: Mr B White.
St Malachy’s Nursery Unit, Eliza Street, Belfast, BT7 2BJ.
Tel: 9023 5968.
St Malachy’s Pre-School Playgroup and Afterschool Club, River Terrace, Belfast, BT7 2EN.
Tel: 028 9023 8465. Leader: Mrs Cornelia McCloskey.
 
YOUTH CLUBS: St. Malachy’s, St. John Vianney, River Terrace, Belfast, BT7 2EN.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,020
 
St. Mary’s on the Hill
PRIESTS
Very Rev. John Forsythe PP, St. Bernard’s, 165 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 7QR. Tel: 9083 2979. Fax: 9084 8286.
 
 
Rev Eugene O’Neill CC, 142 Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, Co. Antrim, BT36 6JU.
Tel: 9083 2488
 
Very Rev. Brendan Beagon CC, 1 Christine Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 6TG.
Tel: 9084 1507
 
PARISH OFFICE: 165 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim. BT36 7QR.
Tel: 9083 2979. Fax: 9084 8286 (Hours Mon-Fri: 10.30am-2.30pm).
 
CHURCHES
ST. MARY’S ON THE HILL CHURCH, Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 6JU.
Masses: Sun; 10am & 12noon. Hols 7.30am & 10.30am; Mon-Fri 9.15am. Sat 10am.
Confessions: Sat 10.30am
Baptisms: Sundays 2.30pm (by arrangement).
 
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH, Elmfield, 165 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 7QR.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6pm, 9am, 11am, 1pm, (with Children’s Liturgy) 6pm. Hols M 9am, 11am, 7pm. Wkdys Mon-Fri 10am, Sat 12noon.
Confessions: Sat 11.30am-12noon & 5.15pm-5.45pm.
Baptisms: Sundays at 2.30pm (by arrangement).
Adoration: Mon 9am-7pm; Tues 9am-2pm; Weds & Thurs 9am-10pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5.30pm.
Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday 5pm.
Parish Prayer Group: Each Tuesday 8pm.
 
ST. MACNISSI’S, Christine Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 6TH.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm, 10.30am; Hols Vigil 7pm; Wkdys Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am; Mon & Wed, 7pm.
Confessions: Sat 6.30pm.
SCHOOLS
Edmund Rice College, Hightown Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 7AU.
Tel: 9084 8433. Prin: Mr Kevin Gough.
St. Bernard’s Primary School, Elmfield Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim,
BT36 6DW. Tel: 9084 4634. Prin: Mr Paul Flanagan (Acting)
St. Bernard’s Nursery Unit, Teacher in charge: Mrs Sharon Graham.
St. Bernard’s Playgroup,Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon. Tel: 9084 3211.
St. Mary’s-on-the-Hill Primary School, Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 6JU.
Tel: 9083 6284. Prin: Mrs Maire Gorman.
St. Mary’s-on-the-Hill Playgroup,Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon. Tel: 9083 7967.
St. MacNissi’s Primary School, Christine Road, Glengormley, Co Antrim, BT36 6UE.
Tel: 9034 2166. Prin Mr Joseph McAuley.
St. MacNissi’s Playgroup, Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Glencairn House, Ashwood Nursing Home, Dunanney Care
Centre, Glebe Road Nursing Home, N.I. Children’s Hospice, Hill Croft Special School.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 11,557
 
St. Mary’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. James A. Boyle MHM, Adm;
Rev. Jim O’Donoghue MHM,
Rev. John Nevin MHM, Ad hoc Visitor
 
St. Mary’s Presbytery, 25 Marquis Street, Belfast, BT1 1JJ.
Tel: 9032 0482
 
CHURCH
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, Chapel Lane, Belfast, BT1 1HH.
MOTHER CHURCH OF BELFAST, BUILT 1784, REBUILT 1868 & 1941. BICENTENIAL CELEBRATED MAY 1984.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm, 10am, 12noon (Aifrean Gaelige).
Holy Days Vigil 6pm, 9am, 12noon & 1pm & 6pm.
Wkdys Masses 9am, 1pm. Fri 9am, 1pm, 6pm. Sat 9, 1pm, 6pm.
Confessions: Mon 12-12.55pm, Sat 12-12.55pm and 5-5.50pm.
Novena to OL of Perpetual Succour 5-5.30pm,
Novena Mass 6pm-Friday.
Last Friday of the month Living Rosary at 6.30pm, Mass 7pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: each weekday from 9.30am-1pm. Continuing on Friday and Saturday 1.30pm-6.00pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: By appointment
 
SCHOOLS
St. Mary’s Primary School, Divis Street, Belfast, BT12 4AL.
Tel: 9024 8519. Prin: Mr Gerry Murphy.
Open Doors Learning Centre, 8-30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH.
Tel: 9032 5867. Fax: 9024 1013.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 420
 
St. Matthew’s
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Aidan Keenan PP,
St Matthew’s Presbytery, Bryson Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT5 4ES.
Tel: 9045 7626. Fax: 9045 2456.
 
CHURCH
ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH, 111-113 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT5 4ES.
Masses: Vigil M 7pm. Sun M 12 noon; Hols M Vigil 7pm; 10am;
Wkdys Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am; Fri at 7.30pm; Wed; Novena 7.30pm, Sat 11am.
Sacred Heart Prayers: First Friday Mass at 7:30pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Eucharist: First Friday 8pm-8:30pm
Benediction of the Most Blessed Eucharist: First Friday 9.30am (during term time only)
Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Sat 11.30am – 12.30pm, 6.00pm – 6.45pm.
Baptisms: First and Third Sunday of the month at 1.00pm by appointment.
Devotions: On Sundays in Lent, May, October and Advent at 5pm.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: It is important that all couples give at least 3 month’s notice.
 
Parish Secretary:
Office Hours : 9.30am-2.30pm Monday – Thursday; 9.30am-1.00pm Friday.
Tel: 9045 7626. Fax: 9045 2456.
 
SCHOOL
St. Matthew’s Primary School, Seaforde Street, Belfast, BT5 4EW.
Tel: 9045 7885. Prin: Mr Joseph McGuinness.
St. Matthew’s Nursery School, Seaforde Street, Belfast, BT5 4EW.
Tel: 9045 7885. Head of Nursery Dept: Mrs Geraldine Donnelly.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,900
 
St. Michael the Archangel
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. John Murray PP.
200 Finaghy Road North, Belfast, BT11 9EG. Tel: 9091 3761
 
PARISH SECRETARY (MON-FRI 9.00am-3.00pm): Tel: 9061 5174.
 
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, Finaghy Road North, Belfast, BT11 9EH.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 10.00am, 12noon;
Hols Vigil 6.30pm; 10.00am, 12noon.
Wkdys M, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am, Tues evening Mass 7.30pm.
Perpetual Novena on Thurs at 10am.
Confessions: Tuesday 6.45pm-7.15pm. Sat 5.30pm-6.15pm.
Baptisms: 1st & 2nd Sunday of each month 1pm.
 
SCHOOLS
St. John the Baptist Girls’ Primary School, Finaghy Road North, Belfast, BT11 9EH.
Tel: 9061 4546. Fax: 9060 4891. Prin: Mrs Mairead O’Neill.
St. John the Baptist Boys’ Primary School, Finaghy Road North, Belfast, BT11 9EH.
Tel: 9061 4412. Fax: 9060 4817. Acting Prin: Mr William McCleave.
St. Michael’s Nursery School, 2 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9JP.
Tel: 9043 1040. Prin: Miss Frances Greene.
St. Genevieve’s Girl’s High School, Trench House, 87 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9JP.
Tel: 9092 5670. Fax: 9092 5675. Prin: Mrs M Smith.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Ballyowen House. Conor House, Glenowen Court.
 
ST. MICHAEL’S YOUTH CLUB: Tel: 9030 1406.
 
ST. LOUIS HOUSE: 91 Hillhead Crescent. Tel: 9061 8889.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,800
 
St. Oliver Plunkett
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Martin Magill PP,
Fr. Andrzej Kolaczkowski CC.
 
St. Oliver Plunkett Presbytery,
27B Glenveagh Drive, Belfast, BT11 9HX.
Tel: 9061 8180/9061 1686 Fax: 9061 8282.
 
 
CHURCH
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT CHURCH, 27 Glenveagh Drive, Belfast, BT11 9HX.
Masses: Sun: vigil 6.30pm, 10am, 12noon.
Wkdys Masses: Mon – Thurs 10am, Friday 7.30pm.
Devotions BVM: Wednesday 10am.
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 6.30pm, 10am, 12.00noon
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays from 10.30am-11am.
Confessions: Wed 10.30am, Sat 12 noon-1pm & 5.45-6.15pm
Baptisms: 1.30pm on 1st & 3rd Sun of each month.
 
SCHOOLS
St. Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8AY.
Tel: 9080 6777. Prin: Mr Ciaran Headley.
St. Oliver Plunkett Nursery School, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8AY.
Tel: 9060 0529. Prin: Mrs. Ellen Farren.
St. Oliver Plunkett Pre-School Playgroup, (Situated in Primary School grounds). Supervisor: Mrs Pauline Boyle. Tel: 9062 1720.
 
PARISH SISTERS: Sr Emmanuel, Sr Claire, Sister in Residence: Sr Frances,
Convent of Mercy, 27a Glenveagh Drive, Belfast, BT11 9HX. Tel: 9060 2175.
 
PARISH OFFICE: 27B Glenveagh Drive, Belfast, BT11 9HX.
Tel: 9061 8180. Secretary: Mon – Fri office hours.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 8,600
 
St. Patrick’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Michael Sheehan Adm.
Rt Rev Dean Brendan McGee,
Rev Michael McConville (Assistant Priest)
Rev Kevin McGuckien CC, (Chaplain, Mater Hospital).
 
St Patrick’s Presbytery, 199 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FL.
Tel: 9032 4597 Fax: 9032 5882.
Parish Sister Sr Mary Carlin CP
 
CHURCH
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FL.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; 8am, 10am, 12 noon & 7pm; Hols M Vigil 7pm; 10am, 1pm & 7pm. Wkdys M 10am, 1pm;
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Monday at 10am
Novena to St. Anthony every Tuesday at 10am.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Saturday and Monday after 10am Mass until 1pm Mass.
Confessions: Sat 12-1pm & 6pm-7pm.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
 
SCHOOLS
Star of the Sea Girls Primary School, 3 Churchill Street, Belfast, BT15 2BD.
Tel: 9035 1478. Fax: 9074 7638. Prin: Miss M Bell.
Edmund Rice C.B. Primary School, Pim Street, Belfast, BT15 2BN.
Tel: 9035 1206. Fax: 9074 7192. Prin: Mr. John Devine.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Mater Hospital;
Clifton House Nursing Home;
Carrick Hostel; Bruce House; Carlisle House.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,200
 
 
St. Paul’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Anthony Devlin PP;
Rev. Thariathkutty Perumayan Varrid (Anthony) CC;
St. Paul’s Presbytery, 125 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6AB.
Tel: 9032 5034, Fax 9089 0951.
 
Rev. Sean Keeny CSsR (Assistant Priest), Clonard Monastery, Clonard Gardens, Belfast,
BT13 2RL.
 
 
CHURCHES
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6AB.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm; 10am; 12 noon. Holydays; M Vigil 6.30pm; 10am; 1pm. Wkdys; Mon-Fri 10am; 1pm; 1st Wed 7.30pm. Sat 10am.
Confessions: Sat 11.30-12 noon & 5.30-6pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Fri 10.45-12.45pm.
Holy Hour with Exposition: last Sun of month 7-8pm in honour of the Divine Mercy.
Baptisms: Each Sunday at 1.30pm – Contact Parish Office.
Mass in Extraordinary Form: First Sunday of every month 2.30pm unless otherwise noted.
 
ST. PAUL’S PARISH CENTRE, Islandbawn Street.
Mass: Sun 11am; Holydays: 11am
 
SCHOOLS
St. Rose’s High School, Beechmount Avenue, Belfast, BT12 7NA.
Tel: 9024 0937. Prin: Ms Teresa McNamee.
Corpus Christi College, Ardnava Road, Belfast, BT12 6FF.
Tel: 9024 5645/6. Prin: Mrs Isobell Russell.
St. Paul’s Primary School, 3 Mica Drive, Belfast, BT12 7NN.
Tel: 9032 8968. Prin: Mr Cathal O’Doherty.
St. Clare’s Primary School, 323 Cupar Street, Belfast, BT13 2SE.
Tel: 9033 0852. Prin: Mrs Colette White.
St. Paul’s Nursery School, Amcomri Street, Belfast, BT12 7NE.
Tel: 9024 9559. Prin: Mrs Margaret McNulty.
St. Clare’s Nursery Unit, Cupar Street, Belfast, BT13 2SE.
Teacher In Charge: Mrs Sinead Bogues.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 14,500
 
St. Teresa’s
 
PRIESTS
Very Rev. Brendan Hickland PP,
St Teresa’s Presbytery, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BL.
Tel: 9061 2855. Fax: 9061 9001.
 
Right Rev. Mgr. Thomas Toner,
43b Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BB.
Tel: 9061 3949. Mobile: 07753250182
 
PARISH OFFICE: Tel: 9061 2855
 
CHURCHES
ST. TERESA’S CHURCH, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BL.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; 12 noon; Hols M Vigil 7pm, 12 noon & 7 pm. Sunday Daily Holiday.
Daily Mass Mon-Wed 10am. Thurs & Fri Mass 7pm.
Sacrament of Penance: Sat 12-12.30pm & 6.30-7pm.
Baptisms: Sun 1pm (2nd & 4th Sunday).
Exposition: Sat 6-7pm 3rd Thursday.
 
ST. MATTHIAS’ CHURCH, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BB.
Masses: Sun 10am & 5pm. Thurs-Sat 10.00am.
Holy Days: 17th March 7pm Vigil – Holy Spirit 8th December 10am Wednesday – St Teresa’s
12 noon Wednesday – St Teresa’s Other Holy Days Sunday
Sacrament of Penance: 1st Thurs after 10.00am Mass.
Exposition: 1st Fri 10.00am-4pm.
 
CHURCH OF HOLY SPIRIT, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm, 11am; Wkdys Mon-Wed 7pm. Hols M Vigil 7pm.
Sacrament of Penance: Sat 5.30-6.00pm.
Exposition: Fri 6-7pm second Monday.
Marriages: 3 months notice required.
 
SCHOOLS
Christian Brothers’ Secondary School, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BW.
Tel: 9080 8050. Prin: Mr T Armstrong.
St. Teresa’s Primary School, Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BL.
Tel: 9061 2973/9061 1943. Prin: Ms C Molloy MA(Ed).
St. Teresa’s Nursery School, 24 Bearnagh Glen, Belfast, BT11 8HR.
Tel: 9061 6944. Prin: Mrs Anne Diamond.
St Teresa’s Youth Club, Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8BL.
Tel: 9061 0850
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Louisville Nursing Home, Colinvale Nursing Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 11,681
 
St. Vincent de Paul (Ligoniel)
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Patrick Devlin PP,
St. Vincent de Paul Presbytery, 169 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP.
Tel: 9071 3401
 
Parish Sister Sr Regina
 
CHURCH
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH, 171 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 9am &11am; Wkdys Mon-Fri 10am; Hols Vigil 6.30pm & 10.00am.
Tues: novena to St Vincent de Paul.
Wed: novena to Our Lady of Perp. Help.
Thursday: Novena to St Philomena.
Friday: Novena to Sacred Heart.
Morning Prayer of the Church Mon-Wed 9.40am.
Confessions: Before Ev Mass on wkdys; Sat 5.30pm-6.15pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Sat 5.30-6.20pm.
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Marriage: At least 3 months notice required.
 
SCHOOLS
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 7QR.
Tel: 9039 1769. Fax: 9071 1114. Prin: Mr Peter Daly.
St. Vincent de Paul’s Primary School, Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP.
Tel: 9071 7920. Prin: To be appointed.
Nursery School Head of Dept: Mrs Helen Glover.
Tel: 9071 6673.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Abingdon Manor Nursing Home. Tel: 9071 7878.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,800
 
Whitehouse
 
PRIEST
Very Rev. Anthony Alexander PP.
824 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT36 7DG
Tel: 9037 0845. Fax: 9059 3526.
 
Priest in Residence: Fr. Joseph Glover
Star of the Sea Presbytery, 305 Shore Road, Whitehouse,
Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT37 9RY.
 
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA,
Whitehouse, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 9RY.
Masses: Sun M Vigil Sat 6pm; 10.30am; Hols M Vigil 6.30pm & 9am;
Wkdys M Mon, Thur 9am. Wed 7.00pm (Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help).
Eucharistic Devotion: Saturday 5.30pm
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm
Baptisms: By arrangement.
Marriages: At least 3 months notice required.
 
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: ‘Clonmore’ Home, Rathcoole; Abbeylands, Whiteabbey. ‘Four Seasons’ Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey Hospital, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey.
 
Estimated Catholic Population: 395