PRIEST
Very Rev Laurence McElhill PP,
5 Aghalee Road, Aghagallon, Craigavon, Co Armagh, BT67 0AR.
Tel: 9265 1214. Fax: 9265 1213.
Email: L.mcelhill@btopenworld.com
Very Rev John O’Sullivan PE, Priest in Residence.
6 Ferngrove Avenue, Aghagallon. Tel: 9265 2301.
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Aghalee Road, Aghagallon, Craigavon, Co Armagh, BT67 0AR.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.00pm, 9am & 11.00am. Hols M 10am, 7.00pm. Wkdys Mon & Fri 9am, Tues & Thurs 7.00pm, Wed 9.30am. First Friday 7.00pm.
Confessions: Sat 12-1pm. Eves of Hols & Thurs 6.30-7pm.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Chapel Road, Ballinderry, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 2JF.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 5.30pm.
Confessions: Before Mass.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s Primary School, 3 Aghalee Road, Aghagallon, Craigavon, BT67 0AR.
Tel: 9265 1017. Fax: 9265 2678. Prin: Mr Kevin O’Hara, BEd.
St Mary’s Primary School, 20a Derrymore Road, Gawley’s Gate, Craigavon, BT67 0BW.
Tel: 9265 1556. Fax: 9265 2695 Prin: Mr Francis McCorry, BEd.
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,110
Ahoghill
PRIEST
Very Rev Hugh J O’Hagan PP, Parochial House, 31 Ballynafie Road, Ahoghill, BT42 1LF.
Tel: 2587 1351
CHURCHES
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Ballynafie Road, Ahoghill, BT42 1LF.
Masses: Sun M 11.30am, Hols M 10am & 7.30pm; Wkdys M 10am, Sat 10am, Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri 7-7.30pm, 1st Sat 7-8pm. 1st Fri 6.30-7.30pm.
Baptisms: During Sunday Mass or at any time suitable to parents.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Ballymena Road, Cullybackey, Co Antrim, BT42.
Masses: Sun M 9.30am; Eves of Hols 7pm.
Confessions: Before Mass.
SCHOOLS
St Paul’s Primary School, 32 Ballynafie Road, Ahoghill, Ballymena, BT42 1LF.
Tel: 2587 1613. Prin: Mrs Martina McKillop.
Estimated Catholic Population: 542
Antrim (St Comgall’s)
PRIESTS
Very Rev Sean Emerson PP, Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Tel: 9442 8016.
Very Rev Felix McGuckin PE. CC, 5 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Tel: 9442 8086
Parish Sister: Sr. Catherine Corrigan RMDM,
c/o 3 Parochial House, Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Parish Secretary: Mrs Bernadette Mann,
Parish office, Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-3.30pm
Tel: 9442 8016. Fax 9448 8435.
Website: www.antrimparish.com
Email: stcomgalldc@tiscali.co.uk
CHURCHES
ST COMGALL’S CHURCH, Castle Street, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 9am, 12 noon
Hols M Vigil 6.30pm & 11.00am. Wkdys Mon-Fri 10am; Mon 7.00pm.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Fri 10.30am-12 noon.
Confessions: Sat 12-12.30pm, & 5.45-6.15pm.
ST MACNISSIUS CHURCH, Tannaghmore, Antrim, BT41 2LD.
Masses: Sun M 10am, Hols M 9.15am. Weekday, Tues 9.15am.
Holywell Hospital: Mass for patients and staff: Sat 11am.
Antrim Area Hospital: Mass for patients and staff: Sat 7.30pm.
Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sunday of month at 1.00pm.
1 months notice required-contact Parish office.
Marriage: 6 months notice required.
SCHOOLS
St Comgall’s Primary School, 1 Ballymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4JG.
Tel: 9442 8837. Prin: Mr Hilary Cush BEd, ALCM.
St MacNissius’ Primary School, 30 Chapeltown Road, Tannaghmore, Antrim, BT41 2LD.
Tel: 2589 8086. Prin: Mrs M Darragh.
St Comgall’s Pre-school Playgroup,
Tel: 07745604155. Supervisor: Mrs Shelly McCullough.
St Comgall’s Youth Club, Castle Street, Antrim.
Playgroup Leader: Tres Milliken
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Hospitals: Antrim Area Hospital, Holywell Hospital, Muckamore Abbey Hospital. Nursing Homes: Ferrard House, Rosedale, Antrim Private Nursing Home, Orchard Manor, Rosemary Lodge, Massereene Manor, Clonlee, The Gables and Moylena Court.
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,850
Antrim (St Joseph’s)
PRIEST
Very Rev Sean Emerson PP, Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Tel: 9442 8016.
Parish Sister: Sr. Catherine Corrigan RMDM,
c/o Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Parish Secretary: Mrs Bernadette Mann,
Parish office, Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-3.30pm
Tel: 9442 8016. Fax 9448 8435.
Website: www.antrimparish.com
Email: stcomgalldc@tiscali.co.uk
CHURCH
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, 56 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 5.30pm, 11am.
Hols Mass 10.00am & 7.00pm. Wkdys Mon-Fri 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat 4.45pm-5.15pm.
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: Mass for patients and staff Sat 10.00am
Baptisms: 2nd Sun of month at 12 noon. 1 months notice required – contact Parish Office.
Marriages: 6 Months notice required.
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s Primary School, Stiles, 54 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ.
Tel: 9446 2076. Fax: 9446 7769.
Prin: Mrs Jeanette Chapman, BEd(Hons), MontDip, DipSc, MSc Ed.
St Joseph’s Nursery School, 52 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ.
Tel: 9446 2437. Prin: Mrs Anne Maguire.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Hospitals: Antrim Area Hospital, Holywell Hospital, Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
Nursing Homes: Ferrard House, Rosedale, Antrim Private Nursing Home, Orchard Manor, Rosemary Lodge, Massereene Manor, Clonlee, The Gables and Moylena Court.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,750
Armoy
PRIEST
Very Rev Christopher Nellis PP,
St Olcan’s Presbytery, 158 Glenshesk Rd, Armoy, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 8RL.
Tel: 2075 1205, Fax: 2075 1099.
CHURCH
ST OLCAN’S CHURCH, Armoy, BT53 8RL.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 10am; Hols Vigil 7pm, 10am; Wkdys 9am. First Fri 7pm.
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm & 1st Fri 6.30-6.45pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOL
St Olcan’s Primary School, 202 Glenshesk Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, BT53 8RJ.
Tel: 2075 1518. Principal: Mrs M Lewis
Estimated Catholic Population: 508
PRIEST
Priest in Residence: Rev Hugh O’Kane SMA, CC, 53 Ballinlea Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6JL. Tel: 2076 2498
Also at Curate’s Residence, 6 Market Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6DP.
CHURCHES
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Ballinlea, Ballycastle, BT54 6JL.
Masses: Sun 9.30am. Hols 9.30am.
Confessions: Before Mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST MARY’S & ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Ballintoy, Ballycastle, BT54 6LX.
Masses: Sun Vigil Sat 6.30pm; Hol Vigil 7pm; Wkdy Tues 9.30am.
Confessions: Before Mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Estimated Catholic Population: 180
Ballycastle (Ramoan)
PRIESTS
Very Rev Brian Daly PP, Parochial House, 15 Moyle Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim,
BT54 6LB. Tel: 2076 2223. Fax: 2076 1033.
Rev Barney McCahery CSsR, CC. 6 Market Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6DP.
Tel/Fax: 2076 2202. Sun: Rathlin Island. Tel: 2076 3901.
Rev Hugh O’Kane SMA, CC, 53 Ballinlea Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6JL.
Tel: 2076 2498. Also at Curate’s Residence, 6 Market Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6DP.
Very Rev Hugh O’Kane, Assistant Priest.
Parish Sister: Sr. Maria McAuley CP.
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF ST PATRICK & ST BRIGID, Moyle Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6LB.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 10am, 12noon. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 8am; 10am. 1st Fri M 7.30pm. Wkdys M Mon-Fri 10am, Fri 7.30pm. Sat Novena 10am.
Confessions: Sat 12 noon and after Thurs morning mass before 1st Fri.
Baptisms: Sundays 1.30pm. Pre-Baptism meeting: last Wed of month Church Crypt 7.30pm.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Glenshesk, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6QF.
Masses: Sun M 9am.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, Co Antrim.
Masses: Sun M Oct-May: 12 noon; June-Sept: 1pm.
Confessions: Before Mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
Cross & Passion College, Moyle Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6LA.
Tel: 2076 2473. Prin: Mrs Barbara Ward.
St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Primary School, Moyle Road, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6AN.
Tel: 2076 2765. Junior Department Tel: 2076 2765. Prin: Mr E Magee.
St Mary’s Primary School, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6RT.
Tel: 2076 3973. Mrs H O’Halloran.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Rathmoyle & Leabank Old People’s Homes; Dalriada Hospital.
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,747
Ballyclare & Ballygowan
PRIEST
Very Rev Eugene D. O’Hagan Adm., Parochial House, 69 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim,
BT39 9BG. Tel: 9334 2226.
Email: parishadmin@btinternet.com
CHURCHES
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG.
Masses: Sun M 11am; Hols M 11.00am or 7.30pm as announced; Wkdys M Mon-Fri 9am.
Confessions: Before and/or after Mass and by appointment.
Baptisms: By appointment.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Lower Ballygowan, Larne, Co Antrim. Tel: caretaker 2827 3466
Masses: Sun M 9.30am; Hols M 9.30am.
SCHOOL
Tir-na-nOg Primary School, Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG.
Tel: 9332 3283. Prin: Miss M. Forsythe.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Rathmena Residential Home,
Hamilton Care Home,
Ballyclare Nursing Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 353
Ballygalget
PRIEST
Very Rev Patrick Mulholland PP, Parochial House, 60 Windmill, Portaferry, Co. Down
BT22 1RH. Tel: 4272 8234.
Fr John McManus Priest in Residence
Parochial House, 9 Ballygalget Road, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1NE.
Tel: 4277 1212.
CHURCH
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Ballygalget Road, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1NE.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 10am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm & 10am. Weekday Mass Tue & Thur: 9.30am, 1st Friday 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 5.45 – 6.45pm. Mass and 5.45-6.15pm. Sacred Heart devotions: First Fri 9.30am & 7.30pm. Marian devotions: Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help each Thur 9.30am.
Exposition of the Bl. Sac. Sat 5.45-6.15pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: By appointment. 3 months notice must be given.
SCHOOL
St Patrick’s Primary School, 10 Ballygalget Road, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1NE.
Tel: 4277 1832. Prin: Mrs Mary Merron.
Estimated Catholic Population: 800
Ballymena (Kirkinriola)
PRIESTS
Rt. Rev. Patrick Delargy PP VF.
Ven. Archdeacon Kevin Donnelly PE;
Rev Aidan McCaughan - Priest in residence.
Parochial House, 4 Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7DX.
Tel: 2564 1515. Fax: 2563 1493.
Email: kirknriola@aol.com
Web site: www.ballymenaparish.org
Rev Liam Toland CC,
Parochial House, 189 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7JW and
4 Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7DX. Tel: 2568 4211.
CHURCHES
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7DX.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm (6pm July and August); 8.30am, 10, 12.30pm; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 8.10am, 10, 1.10pm; Wkdys M 10am, Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 12-1pm & 6.30-7.25pm; Eves of Hols & 1st Fri 6.30-7.25pm.
Baptisms: Sun 2pm.
Holy Hour: 1st Sun 5pm.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH,
Larne Road, Harryville, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT42 3AS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm (no Vigil July and August); 11.30am. Hols M Vigil 6pm; 9am; Wkdys 9am; Sat 11am.
Confessions: Sat after Vigil Mass; Wkdys after 9 Mass.
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Crebilly, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT42 4DR.
Masses: Sun M 10am; Hols M 8pm.
Confessions: Before Mass.
BLESSED CONOR O’DEVANEY PARISH CENTRE Tel: 2563 1236.
SCHOOLS
St Louis Grammar School, Cullybackey Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 5DW.
Tel: 2564 9534. Prin: Mr Frank Cassidy.
St Patrick’s College, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7DZ.
Tel: 2565 6984. Prin: Mrs Catherine Magee.
St Brigid’s Primary School, Hugomont, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7DZ.
Tel: 2563 3450. Prin: Mr Jim Brady.
St Colmcille’s Primary School, Cullybackey Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 5DW.
Tel: 2563 9970. Prin: Mr Brendan McKenna.
SPECIAL SCHOOL: Castle Tower School, 91 Fry’s Road, Ballymena BT43 7EN. Tel: 2564 8263.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Braid Valley Hospital, Cushendall Road, Ballymena.
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,500
Ballymoney & DerryKeighan
PRIESTS
Very Rev Francis O’Brien PP,
Parochial House, 81 Castle Street, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6JT.
Tel: 2766 2003.
Email: office@ballymoneyparish.com
Very Rev Canon Dominic McHugh,
Parochial House, 79 Castle Street, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6JT.
Tel: 2766 2259.
Website: www.ballymoneyparish.com
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF OUR LADY & ST PATRICK, Castle Street, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6JT.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; 8.30am, 11am; Hols M Vigil 7pm; 8.30am, 11am; Wkdys M 10am; Perp Novena Fri evening 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 12noon & 6.15pm. Hols 6.15pm. First Fri after both Masses.
Exposition of Bl. Sac.: Fri 7pm.
Baptisms: Sun 12 noon or by arrangement.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY & ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, Knock Road, Dervock, Co Antrim.
Masses: Sun M 9.30am; Hols M 9.30am.
Confessions: On request.
Hour of Prayer: 1st Wed of month, 7.30pm.
SCHOOLS
Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Castle Street, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6JX.
Tel: 2766 2050. Fax: 2766 6523. Prin: Dr Liam Ó’Cuinneagáin.
St Brigid’s Primary School, Castle Street, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6JX.
Tel: 2766 2664. Fax: 2766 5657. Prin: Mr Malachy Conlon.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ballymoney; Roddens
Old People’s Home; Model Residential Home, The Court Residential Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,275
Bangor
PRIESTS
Very Rev Joseph Gunn PP., VF;
Very Rev Henry McCann Adm,
St Comgall’s Presbytery, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 3DS.
Tel: 9146 5522. Fax: 9146 3093.
Email: stcomgalls@btconnect.com
Priest in Residence: Rev. Joseph Rooney JCL.,
45 Ballyholme Esplanade, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 5NJ. Tel: 9146 5425
Office Tel: 9049 1990.
CHURCHES
ST COMGALL’S CHURCH, Brunswick Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 3DS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 10.30am & 12.30pm; Hols M 1pm & 7.30pm.
Wkdys M Mon – Thurs 9.30am. Evening Mass 6.30pm.
Confessions: After all masses, Sat 5.30pm – 6pm.
Baptisms: 3rd Sunday, 2.00pm.
Exposition: Tues: 10.00 – 11.30am.
Marriage: 3 Months notice required.
Devotions: as announced.
MOST HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH, Sheridan Drive, Ballyholme, BT20 5NQ.
Masses: Sun 9am; on alternate Sundays; Wkdys M as announced 9am.
ST COMGALL’S CHURCH, Millisle Road, Donaghadee, Co Down, BT21 0HY.
Masses: Sun M 9.00am; on alternate Sundays
Confessions: After Mass.
PARISH SECRETARY: Patricia Prior Tel: 9146 5522, 9.30-1pm Mon-Fri.
ST COMGALL’S PARISH CENTRE: Brunswick Road, Bangor. Tel: 9145 7331
SCHOOLS
St Columbanus’ College, Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 5PU.
Tel: 9127 0927. Fax: 9127 3731. Prin: Mr Liam Perry.
St Comgall’s Primary School, Brunswick Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 3DS.
Tel: 9146 3194. Fax: 9147 8700. Prin: Mrs Deirdre McCann.
St Malachy’s Primary School, Clandeboye Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1AA.
Tel: 9127 0594. Fax: 9127 5097. Prin: Mr Paul Flanagan.
St Anne’s Primary School, 9 Millisle Road, Donaghadee, Co Down, BT21 0HY.
Tel: 9188 3619. Prin: Mr John Hennessy.
St Comgall’s Pre-School Education Centre, St Comgall’s Parish Centre, Brunswick Road, Co Down, BT20 3DS. Leader: Mrs Susan McDowell. Correspondence to St Comgall’s Presbytery, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 3DS.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Lakewood Centre, Bangor Community Hospital, Abbeyview Nursing Home, Bramblewood Nursing Home, Bryansburn Nursing Home, Carmen House Nursing Home, Cranley Lodge Nursing Home, Croagh Patrick Nursing Home, Kingsland Nursing Home, Sandown Nursing Home, Ravara Nursing Home, Edgewater Lodge, Carnalea Clinic, Alpine House Residential Home, Kensington Residential Home and Northfield House.
Estimated Catholic Population: 5,700
Braid
PRIEST
Priest in Residence: Rev Liam Toland CC,
Parochial House, 189 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, Co
Antrim, BT43 7JW and 4 Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 7DX.
Tel: 2568 4211.
CHURCH
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, The Braid, Aughafatten, Ballymena, BT43 7JS.
Masses: Sun M; 10am; Hols 7.30pm; Wkdys 1st Friday week: Fri 7.30pm, other weeks Thurs 7.30pm.
Sacrament of Penance: Before weekday Mass.
Sacrament of Baptism: By appointment.
SCHOOL
The Braid Primary School, 187 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, Co Antrim,
BT43 7JS. Tel: 2568 4340. Prin: Mr B McCaughan.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Innisfree Residential Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 179
PRIEST
Very Rev Peter Forde PP.
St John the Evangelist Presbytery, 51 Bay Road, Carnlough, Ballymena,
Co Antrim, BT44 0HJ.
Tel: 2888 5220.
Email: pforde54@googlemail.com
CHURCH
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, Carnlough, BT44 0HJ.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 9am & 11am. Hol M Vigil 7.30pm & 11am; Wkdy M Mon, Thur, Sat: 9.30am. Tues, Wed & Fri: 7.30pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.45pm. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 1st Fri 6.30pm. Way of Cross Fridays @ 7pm except First Friday.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: Three months notice.
SCHOOLS
St John’s Primary School,
49 Bay Road, Carnlough, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 0HJ.
Tel: 2888 5646. Prin: Mrs A. Corey.
Carnlough Community Nursery, c/o St. John’s Primary School.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Karingmore and Rowandale.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,500
Carrickfergus
PRIEST
Very Rev Anthony Curran PP.
Parochial House, 8 Minorca Place, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 8AU.
Tel: 9336 3269.
Website: www.carrickparish.org
CHURCHES
ST NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 8AU.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm, 11.30am; Hols M 7pm; Wkdays Mon & Wed 10am, Fri 7pm.
Confessions: Before mass.
Baptisms: 1st Sunday of month.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Fri 6pm followed by Mass at 7pm. Sat 10am – 11am.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH, Whitehead, Co Antrim, BT38 9QF.
Masses: Sun M 9.30am; Hols M as Sun, Wkdys M Tues & Thurs 10am.
Confessions: Before mass.
Baptisms: 2nd Sunday of month.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tues & Thurs 10.30 – 10.45am.
Pre-Baptism course by arrangement.
SCHOOLS
St Nicholas’ Primary School, Minorca Place, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 8AU.
Tel: 9335 1149. Prin: Mrs Bronagh McVeigh.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Victoria Avenue, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 9QU.
Tel: 028 93372444. Prin: Mrs Ciara O’Neill
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Joymount Home; Fergus Fold; McNeice Fold; Cherrytree House; Chester Park Nursing Home, Whitehead Nursing Home; Beechview Residential Home; Abbeyfield Residential Home; Shields Houses.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,500
Castlewellan (Kilmegan)
PRIESTS
Very Rev Denis McKinlay PP;
Parochial House, 91 Main Street, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9DH.
Tel: 4377 8259. Fax: 4377 0349.
Priest in residence: Very Rev. Canon Bernard Magee,
41 Lower Square, Castlewellan, Co Down. BT31 9DN.
Tel: 4377 0377. Parish websites: www.castlewellanparish.com
CHURCHES
ST MALACHY’S CHURCH, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9DH.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 8.30am, 11.30am; Hols M Vigil
7.30pm, 10am, 1pm, & 7.30pm; Wkdys M 9.30am & Wed & Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 12-12.45pm, 5.45-6.15pm; 1st Fri 9.00 am & 7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: By appointment (3 months notice)
Exposition of the Bl. Sac: 1st Fri 10.00am-7.00pm.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Aughlisnafin, Castlewellan, Co Down.
Masses: Sun M 10am; Hols M 9am; 1st Fri Vigil Mass 7.30pm.
Confessions: Before Vigil Mass for 1st Fri 7pm.
SCHOOLS
St Malachy’s High School, 3 Dublin Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9AG.
Tel: 4377 8255. Prin: Mrs Nuala Cunningham.
St Malachy’s Boys’ & Girls’ Primary School & Nursery Unit,
33 Lower Square, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9DN.
Tel: 4377 8537. Prin Mr Maurice O’Neill.
St Mary’s Primary School, Aughlisnafin, Aughlisnafin, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9JP.
Tel: 4377 8460. Prin: Mr Patrick Hardy.
Bun Scoil Bheanna Boirche,
Tel: 4377 1356. Prin: Aidín Geary.
Annsborough PS,
Tel: 4377 8630. Prin: Mrs Lynda Brown.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Corriewood Private Clinic, Wood Lodge Nursing & Residential Home, Greenvale Nursing Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,200
Coleraine
PRIEST
Very Rev Gregory Cormican PP,
72 Nursery Avenue, Coleraine, Co Derry, BT52 1LR.
Tel: 7034 3156
Email: stmalachys@btinternet.com
CHURCH
ST MALACHY’S CHURCH, Nursery Avenue, Coleraine, Co Derry, BT52 1LR.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; Sun M 9am & 11am; Hol M Vigil 7pm, 10am; Wkdys Mon-Fri 10am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 6.15-6.45pm and before weekday Masses.
Baptisms: by arrangement.
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s College, Beresford Avenue, Coleraine, Co Derry, BT52 1HJ.
Tel: 7034 3009. Prin: Mr R Kelly, BA Med, PQH, NDD, ATC.
St Malachy’s Primary School, Beresford Avenue, Coleraine, Co Derry, BT52 1HJ.
Tel: 7034 3780. Prin: Mr D A Fisher, MA, B.Phil (Hons)
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Causeway Hospital, Ballymoney Road, Coleraine; Mencap Hostel, 35 Adelaide Avenue, Coleraine; Brookgreen Old People’s Home, Brook Street, Coleraine, Ratheane Private Nursing Home, Mount Sandel Road, Coleraine; The Cottage Nursing Home, Lodge Road, Coleraine; Brookmount Residential Home, Newmills Road, Coleraine.
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,000
Crossgar (Kilmore)
PRIESTS
Very Rev Maurice Henry PP,
Parochial House, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9EA.
Tel: 4483 0229
Rev Patrick McKenna CC,
Parochial House, 2 Drumnaconagher Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, BT30 9AN.
Tel: 4483 0342
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION & ST JOSEPH, Crossgar, Co Down, BT30 9EA.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm; 9, 11am; Hols M 10am, 7.30pm; Wkdys M. Tue 7.30pm, Wed & Fri 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat 7.00pm.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Teconnaught, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9HH.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 10am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 10am; Wkdys M Mon 9.30am, Thu 7.30pm. First Friday 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 6pm.
Baptisms: By appointment in each church.
SCHOOLS
St Colmcille’s High School, 1 Killyleagh Road, Crossgar, Co Down, BT30 9EY.
Tel: 4483 0311. Fax: 4483 1383. Prin: Mrs M McGreevy, BEd.
Holy Family Primary School, Teconnaught, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9AN.
Tel: 4483 0319. Prin: Mr Christopher Curran.
St Joseph’s Primary School, 4 Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, Co Down, BT30 9HS.
Tel: 4483 0810. Principal: Mr Barry Coulter.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,200
Culfeightrin
PRIEST
Very Rev Raymond Fulton PP,
87 Cushendall Road, Ballyvoy, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6QY.
Tel: 2076 2248
CHURCH
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Ballyvoy, Ballycastle, BT54 6QY.
Masses: Sun Vigil 7.30pm; 10am, Hols 9am & 7.30pm; Wkdys 9am; 1st Fri 7.30pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration.
Confessions: Sat 7pm and on request.
SCHOOL
Barnish Primary School, 100 Cushendall Road, Ballyvoy, Ballycastle, BT54 6QY.
Tel: 2076 2495 Prin: Mrs Catherine Wisener-Clarke.
Estimated Catholic Population: 600
Cushendall (Layde)
PRIEST
Very Rev Luke McWilliams PP.
Parochial House, 29 Chapel Road, Cushendall, Co Antrim, BT44 0RS.
Tel: 2177 1240.
Email: parish@cushendall.org
CHURCH
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Cushendall, BT44 0RS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm; 9 & 11am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 10am. Wkdys Mon-Thurs 10am. Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri, Sat 6.30-7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
St Mary’s Primary & Nursery School, 35 Middlepark Road, Gortaclea, Cushendall,
Co Antrim, BT44 0SQ.
Tel: 2177 1693. Prin: Mrs Anne Smart B.Ed.
Glenann Primary School, 8 Glenann Road, Cushendall, Co Antrim, BT44 0TG.
Tel: 2177 1825. Prin: Mr Francis Close.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,500
Cushendun
PRIEST
Very Rev Luke McWilliams PP,
Parochial House, 29 Chapel Road, Cushendall, Co. Antrim BT77 0RS.
Tel: 2177 1240.
Canon Alex McMullan EV, Priest in Residence.
21 Knocknacarry Avenue, Cushendun, Co Antrim. BT44 0NX.
Tel: 2176 1269.
Website: www.cushendunparish.co.uk
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Cushendun, Co Antrim, BT44 0NS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 12noon; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 9am; 1st Fri M 7.30pm.
Weekday masses as announced.
Eucharistic Devotion: First Friday 9am-6.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 6.pm; 1st Fridays 7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment and after visitation.
ST MARY’S STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, Culraney, Cushendun, Co Antrim, BT44 0PU.
Masses: Sun M 10am; Hols M 10.30am, Wkdays M Wed 7.30pm..
SCHOOL
St Ciaran’s Primary School, 132 Layde Road, Cushendun, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 0NJ.
Tel: 2176 1304. Prin: Mrs Roisin Butler.
INSTITUTION SERVED: Glendun Nursing & Residential Home, Cushendun.
Estimated Catholic Population: 720
PRIESTS
Very Rev Canon Seán Rogan PP, VF, Parochial House,
54 St Patrick’s Avenue, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6DN.
Tel: 4461 2443. Fax: 4461 9131.
Rev Brendan Mulhall CSsR, CC, Curate’s House,
29 Killough Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6PX.
Tel: 4461 3430
Very Rev Finbar Glavin CC, Parochial House, 16 Ballykilbeg Road, Downpatrick, Co Down,
BT30 8HJ.
Tel: 4461 3203
Priests in residence: Very Rev. Canon Noel Conway,
23 Rathkelair Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6NL.
Tel: 4461 4777.
Fr. Eamon McCreave, Parochial House, 54 St. Patrick’s Avenue, Downpatrick, BT30 6DN.
Parish Office: 028 4461 2084. Fax: 028 4461 9131.
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, St Patrick’s Avenue, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6DN.
Tel: 4461 3008.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 8.30am, 10am & 12noon; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 8am, 10am & 7.30pm; 1st Fri M, 9am & 7.30pm; Wkdys M Mon-Sat 9am, Tues, Wed & Fri 7.30pm. HH 1st Sun. 6.30pm, Mass in Irish 1st Wed 7.30pm. Our Mother of Perp Help Nov Fri 7.30pm. Eve Dev 1st Sun, in Lent, May & Oct 6.30pm. Expostion of Blessed Sacrament Sat 12-1pm.
Confessions: Sat 12noon-1pm, 5.45-6.15pm; Eves of hols 6.45- 7.15pm.
Baptisms: Sun 1.30pm (by arrangement).
ST MALACHY’S CHURCH, Ballykilbeg, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6HJ.
Masses: Sun M 10.30am; Hols & 1st Fri M 7.30pm; Wkdys M Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri 7pm.
ST BRIGID’S CHURCH, Rathkeltair, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30. Tel: 4461 7496
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm; Wkdys M Thurs 7.30pm; Hols 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat; Eves of Hols 6.45-7.15pm.
ST COLMCILLE’S CHURCH, Killough Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6PX. Tel: 4461 6400.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 11am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 11am; Wkdys M Mon 7.30pm; Sat 10.30am; 1st Fri M 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat 10am; Sat & Eves of Hols 5.45-6.15pm; 1st Fri 9am.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s Grammar School, Saul Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6NJ.
Tel: 4461 9722. Fax: 4461 9930. Prin: Mr Sean Sloan.
De La Salle Boys’ Secondary School, Stuell Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6JR.
Tel: 4461 2520. Prin: Mr Barry Sharvin, FSC.
St Mary’s High School, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JQ.
Tel: 4461 2515. Prin: Mrs Philomena Smyth, BA.
Convent of Mercy Primary School, Edward Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6JD.
Tel: 4461 3045. Prin: Mr Paul McQuillan.
St Patrick’s Boys’ Primary School, St Dillon’s Avenue, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6HZ.
Tel: 4461 2787 Prin: Mr Hugh Kelly.
St Brigid’s Primary School, Rathkeltair Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6NL.
Tel: 4461 2253. Prin: Mr Philip Artherton.
St Colmcille’s Primary School, Vianstown, Glebetown Drive, Downpatrick, Co Down,
BT30 6PZ. Tel: 4461 4177. Prin: Ms Cathy Sharvin.
St Colmcille’s Nursery School, Killough Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6PX.
Tel: 4461 5173. Prin: Mrs Anne Gormley.
Convent of Mercy Nursery School, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6NF.
Tel: 4461 4682. Prin: Ms S Donoghue.
SPECIAL SCHOOL: Knockevin Special Care School.
PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE: John Street, Downpatrick, St Comcille’s/Ballyvange
Youth Club. Leader in charge: Miss Yvonne Maguire, Senior Youth Worker.
Tel: 4461 5488.
PARISH CENTRE: ‘St Michael’s’ & ‘Theatre Upstairs’, 99 Irish Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6BS,
Co Down. Tel: 4461 6488. Manager: Mrs S. Rea.
HOLY FAMILY CENTRE: 2-3 Ballymote Walk, Model Farm Estate.
Secretary: Mrs M Maguire.
Tel: 4461 9144.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Downshire Hospital; Finneston House,; The Downe Hospital; Lecale House; St John’s House; Quoile Fold, Abbeyfield Housing Association; Lecale Lodge; Strangford Court, Iniscora House.
Estimated Catholic Population: 11,000
Drumaroad & Clanvaraghen
PRIEST
Very Rev Peter Donnelly PP,
Parochial House, 15 Drumaroad Hill, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9PD.
Tel: 028 4481 1474
CHURCHES
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST Drumaroad.
Masses: Saturdays & Holidays 7.30pm. Monday 7.30pm & Fri 9am.
Confessions: Sat 7pm.
ST MARY OF THE ANGELS, Clanvaraghen.
Masses: Sunday & Holidays 10am, Tuesday 9am, Wednesday 9am, Thursday 7.30pm.
Confessions: Thurs 7pm.
SCHOOL
St Francis Primary School, Drumaroad.
Tel: 4481 1450. Prin: Mr Patrick McCombe.
Estimated Catholic Population: 760
Dundrum & Tyrella
PRIESTS
Very Rev Gerard Patton PP,
Parochial House, 33 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0LU.
Tel: 4375 1212.
Email: gerard.patton@btinternet.com
Very Rev Canon Hugh Starkey,
Parochial House, 26 Tyrella Road, Ballykinlar, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8DF.
Tel: 4485 1221
CHURCHES
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Dundrum, BT33 0LU.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm ; 11am; Hols M Vigil 6.30pm and 11.00am. Wkdys M Mon-Tues & Thur 9.30am, Fri 7.30pm with Novena Prayer, Sat 10am.
Confessions: Fri & Sat 6.45-7.15pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Fri 6.30-7.30pm.
CHURCH OF ST PATRICK & ST JOSEPH, 28 Tyrella Road, Ballykinlar, BT30 8DF
Masses: Sun and Hols M 9.30am; Wkdys M Wed & Fri 9.30am.
Confessions: Before Sunday Mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
Sacred Heart Primary School, 27 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0LU.
Tel: 4375 1293. Fax: 4375 1606.
Website: www.sacredheartps.ik.org
Prin: Mr Patrick McParland
St Joseph’s Primary School,
24 Tyrella Road, Ballykinlar, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8DF.
Tel: 4485 1600. Fax: 4485 1483. Prin: Mrs Siobhain McMullen.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,200
Duneane
PRIESTS
Very Rev Patrick McWilliams PP,
103 Roguery Road, Moneyglass, Toomebridge, Co Antrim, BT41 3PT.
Tel: 7965 0225
Very Rev Francis McCorry,
212 Staffordstown Road, Cargin, Toomebridge, Co Antrim, BT41 3QT.
Tel: 7965 0079.
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, Moneyglass, BT41 3PT.
Masses: Sun Vigil Mass 7pm; Hols M 9am; Wkdys Mon (Novena) 7.30pm.
Confessions: Mon 7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Cargin, BT41 3QT.
Masses: Sun 10.30am; Hols 10.30am; Wkdys Fri 7.30pm
Baptisms: By appointment.
CHURCH OF ST OLIVER PLUNKETT, Toomebridge, BT41.
Masses: Sun 12noon; Mon-Fri 9am; Sat 10am; Hols Vigil 7.30pm & Evening Mass 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 9.30am & 6.30pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School & Nursery Unit, 31 Main Street, Toomebridge, Co Antrim,
BT41 3NJ. Tel: 7965 0392. Prin: Mr Martin Whyte.
Carlane Primary School, 26 Carlane Road, Toomebridge, Co Antrim, BT41 3NT.
Tel: 7965 0157. Prin: Ms C Lupare.
Millquarter Primary School, 139 Crosskeys Road, Toomebridge, Co Antrim, BT41 3PY.
Tel: 7965 0130. Prin: Ms Maria Murray.
Moneynick Primary School, 104 Moneynick Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 3NT.
Tel: 7965 0331. Prin: Mrs Emer Hughes.
Tiny Tots Pre-school Play Group, Tel: 7965 0706. Supervisor: Evelyn Swann.
PARISH SISTER: Sr Maria Ryan,, HFS, St Oliver Plunkett Pastoral Centre, Toombridge.
Tel: 7965 0028.
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,130
Dunloy & Cloughmills
PRIESTS
Very Rev Aidan Brankin PP,
14 Presbytery Lane, Dunloy, Ballymena, BT44 9DZ.
Tel: 2765 7223.
Email: aidan@abrankin.wanadoo.co.uk
CHURCHES
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Dunloy, BT44 9AN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 7.00pm & 10.30am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm. Wkdys Tues & Thurs 10am.
Confessions: Sat 6.15-6.50pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART, Cloughmills, Co Antrim, BT44 9NH.
Masses: Sun 9am. Hols 10am. Wkdys Mon & Wed 10am & Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri after Mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s Primary School & Nursery School, 40 Bridge Road, Dunloy, Co Antrim, BT44 9EF.
Tel: 2765 7270. Prin: Mrs M McAlonan.
St Brigid’s Primary School, 6 Loughill Road, Cloughmills, Co Antrim, BT44 9LT.
Tel: 2763 8318. Prin: Mr Damian McGuckian.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,550
Dunsford & Ardglass
PRIEST
Very Rev Robert J. Fleck PP,
Parochial House, 19 High Street, Ardglass, Co Down, BT30 7TU.
Tel & Fax: 4484 1208
Email: robertfleck@btinternet.com
CHURCHES
ST NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, Ardglass, Co Down, BT30 7TU.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm & 11.30am. Mon, Wed & Fri 10am; Hols of Obligation: M Vigil 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 6pm.
ST MARY’S, Dunsford, BT30 7SP.
Masses: Sun 10am. Wkdys: Tue, Thu 10am. Holidays of Obligation: M 10am.
SCHOOLS
St Nicholas’ Primary School, 21 Downpatrick Road, Ardglass, Co Down, BT30 7SF.
Tel: 4484 1343. Prin: Mr Eamon Fitzsimons.
St Mary’s Primary School, 82 Strangford Road, Ardglass, Co Down, BT30 7SS.
Tel: 4484 1766. Prin: Mr John G Magee.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Ardview House, Kings Castle Private Nursing Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,225
PRIEST
Very Rev David White PP,
Parochial House, 182 Garron Road, Glenariffe, Co Antrim, BT44 0RA.
Tel: 2177 1249
Email: frwhite@glenariffe.com
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST PATRICK & ST BRIGID, Glenariffe, Co Antrim, BT44 0RA.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.00pm, 10am; Hols M Vigil 7.00pm; 10.00am; Wkdys M 9.30am; except Fri 7.30pm (incl Perp).
Confessions: Sat 7pm.
Baptisms/Marriages: By appointment.
SCHOOL
St Patrick’s Primary School, 244 Garron Road, Waterfoot, Glenariffe, Co Antrim, BT44 0RB.
Tel: 2177 1619. Prin: Mrs Brenda Carey.
St Killian’s College, Garron Tower, 25 Tower Road, Carnlough, Ballymena, Co Antrim,
BT44 0JS.
Tel: 028 2888 5202/5214. Fax: 028 2888 5492. Prin: Mr Jonathan Brady.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED:
Glens of Antrim SPRED Group, Mrs Annie McNaughton. Tel: 2177 1422.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,000
Glenarm (Tickmacreevan)
PRIEST
Very Rev Aidan Kerr PP,
Parochial House, 1 The Cloney, Glenarm, Co Antrim, BT44 0AB.
Tel: 2884 1246.
Email: aidan.kerr@btconnect.com
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Glenarm, Co Antrim, BT44 0AA.
Masses: Sunday M Vigil 6.30pm; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; Wkdys M
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 9.30am; Wed (Perpetual Novena) and Fri. 7.30pm.
Confessions: Before weekday Masses and Sat 6.00-6.20pm.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
Exposition: Sat 6.00-6.20pm.
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Feystown, Glenarm, Co Antrim, BT44 OEA.
Masses: Sun & Hols M 10am.
Confessions: Before Mass.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Cairncastle Road, Ballygally, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 2RB.
Masses: Sun & Hols M 11.15am.
Confessions: Before Mass.
SCHOOL
Seaview Primary School, 11 New Row, Glenarm, Co Antrim, BT44 0AA.
Tel & Fax: 2884 1372. B&G 63. Prin: Mrs D Burns.
Estimated Catholic Population: 800
Glenavy & Killead
PRIESTS
Very Rev Sean Dillon PP,
St. Joseph’s Presbytery, 59 Chapel Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, BT29 4LY.
Tel: 9442 2262.
Rev Brendan Smyth, CC,
Parochial House, Glenavy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4LA.
Tel: 9442 2278
Parish Secretary: Mrs Maire Rafferty. Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm
Crumlin Tel/Fax: 9445 2941.
Glenavy Tel/Fax: 9445 9560.
CHURCHES
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4LY.
Masses: Sun M 9.30, 12noon; Hols M 12 noon; Wkdys Mon 10am, Thurs 10am, Fri 10am, Sat 10am.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Sat 10.30am-11am.
Confessions: Sat 10.30-11am.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
ST JAMES’ CHURCH, Ballynadrentagh Road, Aldergrove, Co Antrim, BT29 4DD.
Masses: Sun M 9am; Hols M 9am.
MATER DEI CHURCH, Glenavy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4LA.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; 10.30am, 12.30pm; Hols Vigil 7pm & 11am; Wkdys M Mon 7pm, Tues 10am, Wed 10am.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon 7.30pm-8pm.
Confessions: Mon 7.30pm-8pm; Sat 6.30pm-7pm.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
FEYMORE MASS CENTRE, Feymore Road, Ballinderry, Lisburn, BT29.
Masses: Sun 10.45am.
SCHOOLS
Ballymacrickett Primary School, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4NE.
Tel: 9442 2708. Prin: Mr D Mulholland.
Ballymacrickett Nursery School.
St Joseph’s Primary School, 15 Glenavy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4LA.
Tel: 9442 2345. Prin: Mrs Catherine Wegwermer.
St Joseph’s Nursery School.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Naroon House, Aldergrove; Lakeview Nursing Home, Crumlin.
Estimated Catholic Population: 6,730
Glenravel (Skerry)
PRIEST
Very Rev Gabriel Lyons PP,
Parochial House, 119A Glenravel Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 6QL.
Tel: 2175 8217.
CHURCH
CHURCH OF MARY QUEEN OF PEACE, Martinstown, Co Antrim, BT43 6QL.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.00pm; 9am; 11am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm & 10am; Wkdys Mon-Thurs 9am, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 10am.
Confessions: Fri 6.45-7.15pm & Sat 6.15-6.45pm.
Baptisms: Sun 12.30pm or by arrangement.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 6.30-7.30pm.
SCHOOLS
St Mary’s Primary School, 182 Glenravel Road, Cargan, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 6RB.
Tel: 2175 8619. Prin: Ms Anne Marie McDonnell.
Glenravel Primary School, 2 Lignamonagh Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, Co Antrim,
BT43 6QH. Tel: 2175 8358. Prin: Mr C Bonner.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,100
PRIEST
Very Rev Peter O’Kane PP,
2a My Lady’s Mile, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 9EW.
Tel: 9042 2167. Fax: 9042 8874.
Website: www.parishofholywood.org
Parish Secretary: Jacinta Crockford, 10am-2pm Mon-Fri.
Parish Faith Development Worker: Joe McKeown
Tel: 07841 102376
Email: josephmckeown@hotmail.com
CHURCH
ST COLMCILLE’S CHURCH, Holywood, BT18 9HS.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm, 10am, 12 noon; Hols Vigil 6.30pm; 10am; Wkdys Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am, Thurs 6.30pm & Sat 10am.
Confessions: Sat 9.30-10.00am; Sat noon-1pm and after Vigil Mass until 8pm. Eve of 1st Fri & Holydays 6-6.30pm.
Baptisms: Sun 1.15pm. 1st Sun of month.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Thurs 7-9pm; 1st Fri 9,30am- 12.30pm (Both times concluding with Benediction).
SCHOOL
St Patrick’s Primary School, Church View, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 9LN.
Tel: 9042 4772. Prin: Mr Martin Meyler.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Newcroft Lodge; Holywood Care Home; Somme
Nursing Home; Belmont Nursing Home; Glenmachan Nursing Home; Tudor Lodge.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,450
PRIEST
Very Rev Denis McKinlay ADM,
Very Rev James O’Kane (Priest in Residence)
Parochial House, 121 Dublin Road, Kilcoo, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5HP.
Tel: 4063 0314. Fax: 4063 1876.
Email: kilcooparish@hotmail.co.uk
CHURCH
ST MALACHY’S CHURCH, Kilcoo, Co Down, BT34 5HP.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm, 10am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 10am; 1st Fri M 7.30pm, Wkdys M Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30pm. Tues & Thurs & Sat 9.30am.
Confessions: Fri 7.00pm.
Novena & Rosary: Fri 7.15pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Fri 6.30-7.30pm.
SCHOOL
St Malachy’s Primary School, 4 Ballymoney Road, Kilcoo, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5HU.
Tel: 4377 8331. Acting Prin: Mrs M Mussen.
Play School Supervisor: Miss Paula Curran.
Tel: 07708 440784.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,300
Killough (Bright)
PRIEST
Very Rev Peter O’Hare PP,
Temporary address: 16 Rossglass Road, Killough, BT307QN.
Tel: 4484 1221.
CHURCHES
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Killough, Co Down (Cons 1828), BT30 7QQ.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm & 11.30am. Hols M Vigil 6.30pm. Wkdys Wed 10.00am, Tue, 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Legamaddy, Downpatrick (Cons 1865), BT30 8AR.
Masses: Sun M 10am; Hols M 10am; Wkdys M Mon 9am, Thurs 7.30pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
OUR LADY, STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, Rossglass, Killough, BT30 7RA. (Cons before 1745).
Masses: Fri 10am.
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s Primary School, Main Street, Killough, Co Down, BT30 7QD.
Tel: 4484 2072 / 4484 2838. Prin: Mr Gerard McCann.
St Patrick’s Primary School, Legamaddy, 157 Ballynoe Road, Downpatrick, Co Down,
BT30 8AR.
Tel: 4461 3981. Prin: Mrs Simone Prenter.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,300
Killyleagh
PRIEST
Very Rev Colum Curran PP,
Parochial House, 4 Irish Street, Killyleagh, Co Down, BT30 9QS.
Tel: 4482 8211.
Website: www.staroftheseakillyleagh.com
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST MARY, STAR OF THE SEA, Killyleagh, Co Down, BT30 9QS.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm & 10am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm & 10am. Wkdys Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30pm. Tues, Thurs 9am.
Reconciliation/Confession: 1st Fri 7pm & Sat 5.45pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: At least 3 months notice.
SCHOOL
St Mary’s Primary School, Sloan Crescent, Killyleagh, BT30 9RB.
Tel: 4482 8542. Prin: Mr Adrian Savage.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,000
Kircubbin (Ardkeen)
PRIEST
Very Rev Patrick Neeson,
Parochial House, 46 Blackstaff Road, Ballycranbeg, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Co Down,
BT22 1AG.
Tel: 4273 8294.
Email: patneeson@btinternet.com
Website: www.parishofardkeen.com
CHURCHES
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH,
Ballycranbeg, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 1AG.
Masses: Sun M 11am; Hols 9am. Wkdys Mon & Thurs 9am, Sat 9.30am.
Exposition of Bl. Sac: Sat 10-10.30am.
Confessions: Sat 10am.
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, Nunsquarter, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 3SQ.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 9am; Hols Vigil 7.30pm; Wkdys Tue & Fri 7.30pm. Wed 9.00am (in St. Mary’s Primary School, ex holidays).
Perpetual Novena: Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 5.45pm & 1st Friday 7pm.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Fri 7-7.30pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
St Mary’s Primary School, 3 Church Grove, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 2SU.
Tel: 4273 8581. Fax: 4273 8037. Principal: Mr Seamus Dorrian.
Kircubbin Community Nursery School, Church Grove, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Co Down,
BT22 2SU.
Tel: 4273 9307. Acting Principal: Mrs Lisa Hickson.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,600
PRIESTS
Very Rev Dermot McKay PP,
Rev Mariusz Urbanowski, SChr., CC.,
Rev Clement Marshall (Assistant Priest)
Parochial House, 51 Victoria Road, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 1LY.
Tel: 2827 3230 / 2827 3053. Fax 2827 8806.
Email: larneparish@btinternet.com
Rev John Burns CC,
40 Ballycraigy Road, Craigyhill, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 2LE. Tel: 2826 0130
CHURCHES
ST MACNISSI’S CHURCH, Agnew Street, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 1RF.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7pm; 9am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm, 9am. 1st Fri M 9am; Wkdys Mon 10am (Primary School Mass), Fri, Sat 9am, Wed 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 12noon.
Baptisms: 2nd Sat of each month.
ST ANTHONY’S CHURCH, Craigyhill, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 2EQ.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm; 10.30am; Hols M Vigil 6pm; 10.30am; Wkdys Tues 7.30pm, Thurs 9am.
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm; Eves of Hols: Before evening Mass.
SCHOOLS
St Comgall’s College, Bankheads Lane, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 1DU.
Tel: 2827 2300/4605. Fax: 2827 9352.
Email: info@stcomgalls.larne.ni.sch.uk Prin: Ms Cathy Gormley.
St MacNissi’s Primary School, Agnew Street, Larne, BT40 1RF.
Tel: 2827 3571. Fax: 2827 9463. Email:
info@stmacnissisps.larne.ni.sch.uk Prin: Mrs E Brady.
St Anthony’s Primary School, 43 Fairway, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 2BG.
Tel & Fax: 2826 0444. Email: info@stanthonysps.larne.ni.sch.uk
Prin: Mr Mark McTaggart.
St Anthony’s Nursery School, 43 Fairway, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 2BG.
Tel: 2827 8645. Prin: Mrs A Davey.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Inver House, Drumalis Retreat & Conference Centre, Tel: 2827 6455/2196; Curran Fold, Broadway Private Nursing Home; Lisgarel Residential Home, Colebrook House Residential Home; Gillaroo Lodge Private Nursing Home; Clanrye Private Nursing Home; McNeill Court; Pound Green Court; Larne Care Centre.
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,913
Lisburn
PRIESTS
Very Rev Dermot McCaughan PP,
Parochial House, 27 Chapel Hill, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1EP.
Tel: 9266 2341
Rev Eamon Magorrian CC;
29 Chapel Hill, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1EP. Tel: 9266 2348.
Rev Edward McGee (assistant priest).
Parish Secretary: Maria McDonald: Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm.
Tel: 9266 0206 Fax: 9266 5690.
Email: stpatricksparish@hotmail.com
Parish Website: www.parishoflisburn.org
St. Patrick’s Pastoral Centre, 32 Chapel Hill, Lisburn, BT28 1EP.
Tel: 9260 7110. Manager: Patrick Catney.
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Chapel Hill, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1EP.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm, 8am, 10am 12 noon Holy days Vigil 7.30pm, 8am, 10am, 12 noon. Weekdays Mon-Sat 10am.
Confessions: Sat before and after 10am Mass and 5.30pm – 6.15pm Holy Day Eves 6.45pm – 7.15pm. First Fri before and after 10am Mass.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Thursdays 10.30am – 12 noon.
Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Wednesday 10am.
Baptisms: Sun 1pm (alternate Sundays). Contact Parish Office for details.
Marriage: Three months notice required.
ST COLMAN’S CHURCH, Reilly’s Trench, Moira Rd, Hillsborough.
Masses: M 9.30am. Hols 9.30am.
Confessions: Before M.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Magheragall, Kilcorig Road, Lisburn.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 5.00pm, Hols Vigil 7.30pm.
Confessions: Before M.
CHURCH OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND ST BRIGID, Magheramesk, Maghaberry Road, Moira.
Masses: Sun M 11am, Hols 11am.
Confessions: Before M.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s High School, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1TD.
Tel: 9266 4877. Prin: Dr Seamus Quinn.
St Aloysius’ Primary School, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1TB.
Tel: 9266 2293. Prin: Mr T P McClean.
St Aloysius’ Nursery Unit,
St Joseph’s Primary School, Castle Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4XE.
Tel: 9267 4901. Prin: Mrs Maria Gough.
Holy Trinity Nursery School, 4 Trinity Terrace, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1DG.
Tel: 9267 2080. Prin: Miss M Irvine.
SPECIAL SCHOOL: Parkview Special School.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Lagan Valley Hospital; Thompson House; Drumlough House; Laurelhill House; Rosevale Lodge Care Home; Parkside Nursing Home; El Shammah Nursing Home; Lisburn Care Home; Woodgrove Care Home; Lisadian House; Nicholson House; Pond Park Care Centre; Blaris Fold.
Estimated Catholic Population: 8,200
Loughguile
PRIESTS
Very Rev Robert Butler PP,
44 Lough Road, Loughguile, Ballymena, BT44 9JN.
Tel: 2764 1206.
Priest in residence: Very Rev Canon George O’Hanlon,
62 Coolkeeran Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, BT53 8XN.
Tel: 2075 1121
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Loughguile, BT44 9JN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 7.30pm; Sun 9am & 11.30am; Hols Vigil 7.30pm & 9am; Wkdys Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9.30am; Perp Nov Tues 7.30pm; 1st Fri M 9.30am.
Confessions: Tue & Sat after 7.30pm Mass.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
Marriages: By arrangement. Three months notice must be given.
ST MACNISSI’S CHURCH, Magherahoney, BT53 8XN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6pm, 10am; Hols 10am & 7.30pm; Wkdys Mon (Perp. Nov.) 7.30pm, Tue 9.30am, Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri 7pm, Sat 5.30pm.
Baptisms: By arrangement.
Marriages: By arrangement. Three months notice must be given.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s Primary School,
73 Shelton Road, Loughguile, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 9JR.
Tel: 2764 1291. Prin: Mrs M Dallat.
St Anne’s Primary School,
5 Reservoir Road, Corkey, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 9JS.
Tel: 2764 1429. Prin: Mrs C McKeown.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,328
Loughinisland
PRIEST
Very Rev Kieran Whiteford PP,
Parochial House, 58 Loughinisland Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8QH.
Tel: 4481 1661
CHURCH
ST MACARTAN’S CHURCH, Loughinisland, BT30 8QH.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 8.30am, 11am; Hols M Vigil 6.30pm; 10am; Weekdays M Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am, Tues & Thurs 7:30pm.
Confessions: Sat 5:30pm-6:00pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOL
St Macartan’s Primary School, 44 Loughinisland Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8PZ.
Tel: 4481 1364. Prin: Miss Audrey Watson.
Estimated Catholic Population: 900
Lower Mourne
PRIESTS
Very Rev Sean Gilmore PP,
Parochial House, 284 Glasdrumman Road, Annalong, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4QN.
Tel: 028 4376 8208.
CHURCHES
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Glasdrumman.
Masses: Sunday 9.30am; Holyday 9.30am. Weekdays Monday, Thursday & Friday 9am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday 9am and on request.
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Ballymartin.
Masses: Sunday 6.30pm Vigil & 11am. Holydays 7pm Vigil & 11am. Weekdays Tuesday 10am, Wednesday 7.30pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 6pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
St Columban’s College, 127 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4NL.
Tel: 4176 2314. Prin: Mr Pat Hannon.
St Mary’s Primary School, 277 Glasdrumman Road, Annalong, Co Down, BT34 4QN.
Tel: 4376 8254. Prin: Mr Michael Madine.
St Joseph’s Primary School, 18 Ballymartin Village, Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4PA.
Tel: 4176 2076. Prin: Mr John White.
Moneydarragh Primary School, 101 Longstone Road, Annalong, Newry, Co Down,
BT34 4UZ.
Tel: 4376 8712. Prin: Ms Margaret Rogers
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,100
PRIESTS
Very Rev James Crudden PP;
24 Downs Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AG.
Tel: 4372 2401. Fax: 4372 5598.
Rev Declan Mulligan CC;
3 Donard Place, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AJ.
Tel: 4372 2248.
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, 26-28 Downs Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AG.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm; 8.30, 11.30am; Hols M Vigil 7.30pm; 8am, 10am. Wkdys Mon-Sat 10am; Wed 7.30pm. 1st Fri 8am & 10am.
Confessions: Sat 12noon-1pm & 5.30-6.15pm; Eve of Hols 6.30-7.15pm.
Baptisms: 1st Sunday Newcastle, 3rd Sunday Bryansford: 12.45pm.
Marriages: Three months notice must be given.
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, (Closed during January 2010)
Bryansford, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0PT.
Masses: Sun 10am; Hols 7.30pm; Wkdys Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Fri 7pm. Hols 7pm.
SCHOOLS
St Mary’s Primary School & Nursery Unit, Beechfield Park, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0BD (Key Stage I). Shan Slieve Drive, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0HN (Key Stage II).
Tel: 4372 3730. Fax: 4372 4712. Prin: Mrs Darina Flanagan.
School B & G 275. Nursery Unit
St Joseph’s Primary School, 22 Carnacaville Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0JS.
Tel: 4372 2185. Prin: Mr J F McCormack.
St Patrick’s Primary School, 30 Burrenreagh Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9HH.
Tel: 4377 8593. Email: jhunt@stpatrickspsburrenreagh.castlewellan.ni.sch.uk
Prin: Mr James Hunt.
PARISH OFFICE: 24 Downs Road, Newcastle, BT33 0AG. 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm.
Tel: 028 4372 2401. FAX: 028 4372 5598.
PARISH CENTRE: 14 Main Street, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AD.
Tel: 028 4372 3399.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Donard & Glen Folds; River House, Slieve Dhu Nursing homes.
Estimated Catholic Population: 7,000
Newtownards & Comber
PRIEST
Very Rev Martin O’Hagan PP,
72 Upper North Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4JD.
Tel: 9181 2137. Fax: 9181 5200.
Email: ards-comber@btconnect.com
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, North Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JD.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; 9, 11.30am; Hols M Vigil as announced; Wkdys M Mon, Wed, Thurs 9.30am, Fri 6.30pm;
Exposition: First Friday of month 7pm – 8pm.
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm – 6.15pm.
Baptisms: First Sunday of month.
OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION CHURCH, Killinchy Street, Comber, BT23 5AP.
Masses: Sun M 10.15am; Hols as announced; Wkdys Tues 7.30pm;
Confessions: Sat 5.30pm-6.15pm. (St. Patrick’s, Newtownards)
Rosary & Perpetual Novena Devotions: Tues 7pm.
SCHOOLS
St Finian’s Primary School, Ann Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 3AD.
Tel: 9181 5229. Prin: Mr Hugh O’Prey.
St Mary’s Primary School, Killinchy Street, Comber, Co Down, BT23 5AP.
Tel: 9187 2777. Prin: Mr Stephen Rafferty.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Ards Community Hospital, Lough Cuan, Mt Alexander, Phoenix Clinic, Beverley Lodge, Movilla Nursing Homes & Comber Clinic, Scrabo Isles, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,000
PRIEST
Rev Patrick Mulholland PP.
Parochial House, 60 Windmill Hill, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1RH.
Tel: 4272 8234. Fax: 4272 9079.
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Ballyphilip, BT22 1RH.
Masses: Sat Vigil 6.30pm; Sun 9am & 11am; Hols Vigil 7.30pm & on the Feast Day 9.00am; Wkdys Fri 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat 5.45-6.15pm.
Baptisms: 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sundays.
ST COOEY’S ORATORY, The Square, BT22 1LS.
Masses: Wkdys Mon (Novena) 7.30pm, Tues & Wed 9.30am, Sat 9.30am.
Confessions: Sat after 9.30am Mass, 12noon-12.30pm.
SCHOOLS
St Columba’s College, 2 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1RB.
Tel: 4272 8323. Prin: Mr Michael Breen, BEd, MSc, DASE.
St Mary’s Primary School, 58 Windmill Hill, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1RH.
Tel: 028 4272 8278. Fax: 028 4272 9650 Prin: Mr James Magee MEd.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Ard Cuan Residential Home, Portaferry Nursing Home, Barrhall Residential Home.
PARISH OFFICE: 15 Church Street, Portaferry, BT22 1LS.
Tel: 4272 8373. Fax: 4272 8102.
Website: www.portaferryparish.com
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,564
Portglenone
PRIEST
Very Rev Henry McCann PP,
St Mary’s Presbytery, 12 Ballymena Road, Portglenone, Co Antrim, BT44 8BL.
Tel: 2582 1218. Fax: 2582 0757. Mob: 07740603643.
CHURCH
CHURCH OF BLESSED VIRGIN, MARY IMMACULATE,
12 Ballymena Road, Portglenone, Co Antrim, BT44 8BL.
Masses: Sunday Mass; Vigil at 7pm; 11am
Holidays of Obligation; Vigil at 7.30pm, 9am and 7.30pm
Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9am, Tuesday at 9.30am, Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 10am, First Friday at 7.30pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on 1st Friday from 8-8.30pm
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on 1st Friday at 9.30am (during term time only).
Devotions: On Sundays in Lent, May, October and Advent 5pm.
Sacrament of Baptism: By appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 6-6.45pm. First Friday and Eves of Holidays 6.30-7.15pm.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: It is important that all couples give at least three months notice. Baptism and Marriage certificates obtainable from Presbytery, please send full details with stamped addressed envelopes to above address for postal reply.
SCHOOL
St Mary’s Primary and Nursery School,
16 Ballymena Road, Portglenone, Co Antrim, BT44 8BL.
Tel: 2582 1426. Fax: 2582 2948.
Principal: Mrs Breige Milner.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Gortgole Fold, Riverdale Park, BT44 8HX
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,269
Portrush
PRIEST
Very Rev Rory Sheehan PP,
Parochial House, 111 Causeway Street, Portrush, Co Antrim, BT56 8JE.
Tel: 7082 3388. Fax: 028 7082 3388.
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Causeway Street, Portrush, BT56 8JE.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6pm: 9am & 11am; Hols M 10am & 7.30pm; Wkdys: as announced.
Confessions: After daily mass.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Marriages: By arrangement. 3 months notice to be given.
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Priestland Road, Bushmills, BT57 8QW.
Masses: Please telephone 7082 3388 for details.
Confessions: Before Mass on request.
Prayer Group: Wed 8pm in Clubrooms beside church.
Spred Group: Every fortnight Oct-June in Parish Hall.
SCHOOL
St Patrick’s Primary School, 109b, Causeway Street, Portrush, BT 56 8JE.
Tel: 7082 3578. Prin: Mrs Bibiana McCavera, BEd, MSc, PQH(NI).
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Seabank, Skerries Fold, Duncreggan, York House.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,000
Portstewart
PRIEST
Very Rev Austin McGirr, PP, VF.
Parochial House, 4 The Crescent, Portstewart, Co Derry, BT55 7AB.
Tel: 7083 2534.
CHURCH
ST MARY’S STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, 4 The Crescent, Portstewart, BT55 7AB.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6pm; Sun 9 & 11am (Summer season 6pm); University Mass 8pm – term time only. Hols 9.30am, 11am & 7.30pm; Wkdys Mon-Sat 9.30am.
Confessions: Saturday after Mass, 12-1pm & 5-5.45pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
SCHOOLS
Dominican College (Grammar), 2 Strand Road, Portstewart, Co Derry, BT55 7LS.
Tel: 7083 2715. Prin: Dr Bob Cummings.
St Colum’s Primary School, Lever Road, Portstewart, Co Derry, BT55 7EF.
Tel: 7083 3010. Prin: Mrs Sinead McCullagh.
St Colum’s Pre-school Centre, Lever Road, Portstewart, BT55 7EF.
Tel: 7083 5737. Leader: Mrs Margaret McKinley.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: The Fold, Coleraine Road, Abbeyfield, Lever Road; The Montague, Church Street, Cromore Nursing Home, Station Road.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,200
PRIESTS
Very Rev Con Boyle PP,
Mont Saint-Michel 1 Craigstown Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 2AF.
Tel: 9447 2640. Email: drummaulpp@btinternet.com
Parish Sister
Sr. Veronica Kerins OLM.
125 Magheralane Road, Randalstown, Co. Antrim BT41 2PD.
Tel: 9446 8630
Parish Office
1 Craigstown Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 2AF.
Tel: 9447 2103. Email: drummauloffice@btinternet.com
Office hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am-2pm.
CHURCH
ST MACNISSI’S CHURCH, Station Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 2AE.
Sacristy Tel: 9447 8708
Masses: Vigil 7pm; Sun M 9am, 11am; Wkdys Mon, Tues, Wed 9.30am. Thurs 9am. Fri 7.30pm. Sat 10am.; Hols Vigil 7.30pm, 10.00am, 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 10.30am & 6.30pm; 1st Fri 7pm. Eves of Hols 7pm.
Baptisms: Sun 12 noon (prior arrangement required).
SCHOOLS
St Benedict’s College, 5 Craigstown Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 2AF.
Tel: 9447 2411. Prin: Mr Sean McAuley.
Mount St Michael’s Primary School, 3 Craigstown Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 2AF.
Tel: 9447 2666. Prin: Mrs Geraldine Carville.
Mount St Michael’s Nursery School,
Creggan Primary School, 118 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT41 3LH.
Tel: 9447 2399. Prin: Mrs Catherine Boyle.
St MacNissi’s Pre-School Playgroup, Station Road, Randalstown, Co Antrim.
Tel: 9447 2109
Estimated Catholic Population: 3,350
Rasharkin
PRIEST
Very Rev John Murray PP,
Parochial House, 9 Gortahar Road, Rasharkin, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 8SB.
Tel: 2957 1212. Email: murray.234@btinternet.com
CHURCHES
ST MARY’S CHURCH, Rasharkin, Co Antrim, BT44 8SB.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm; 11am; Hols Vigil 7.30pm; 10am; Wkdys: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am, Wed (Novena) 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 5.50pm
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH, The Plains, Bendooragh Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7NH.
Masses: Sun M 9.30am; Hols M 9.00am; 1st Fri M 7.30pm.
Confessions: First Fri 7pm.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s Primary School, 8 Gortahar Road, Rasharkin, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 8SB.
Tel: 2957 1356. Prin: Mr N. McCann.
St Patrick’s Nursery School
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Cara Residential Home, Claireville Residential Home, Victoria House Residential Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,975
PRIEST
Very Rev Anthony McHugh PP,
Parochial House, 33 Crossgar Road, Saintfield, Co Down, BT24 7JE.
Tel: 9751 0237. Mobile: 077 371 98966
CHURCHES
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, Saintfield, BT24 7JE.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm & 11am; Hols M 8.30am & 7.30pm; 1st Fri M 7.30pm; Wkdys M Mon, Wed 10am, Fri 7.30pm; (Novena, Fri 7.30pm).
Confessions: Before & after weekday Masses & Sat 5.45-6.30.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon 7pm, First Friday 7pm, First Saturday 5.30-6.30pm.
Rosary: Before Mass Mon, Wed & Fri, during Oct & Fri evening throughout the year, for vocations to the priesthood.
Stations of the Cross: Mon, Wed & Fri, during Lent.
Baptisms: After Mass on Sun by appointment only.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Carrickmannon, Ballygowan, Co Down.
Masses: Sun M 9am; Hols M 10am Wkdays: Tues 10am, (Novena Tues 10am)
Confessions: Before & after weekday Masses & Sun 8.30-9am.
SCHOOLS
St Mary’s Primary School, 27 Old Grand Jury Road, Saintfield, BT24 7JD.
Tel: 9751 0758. Prin: Mrs Mary Kennedy.
St Caolan’s Primary School, 7 Darragh Cross, Saintfield, BT24 7EQ.
Tel: 9751 0757. Prin: Mrs Marie Cassidy.
Children’s Liturgy, Mrs Dolores Magee, et al.
Child Protection, Mrs Marietta Harkin, G. Brown, Dolores Magee.
Preparation for Sacraments, Mrs Donna Bright, Noreen Kerr, Mary Davies.
Parish Secretary, Mrs Philomena Miskelly.
Vocation Promotion, Mrs Mary Davies.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Silver Birch, Saintfield; Willow View, Killyleagh Road; Beechlawn, Killinchy; Manor West, Middle Road.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,650
Saul & Ballee
PRIESTS
Very Rev Paul Alexander PP,
Parochial House, 10 St Patrick’s Road, Saul, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JG.
Tel: 4461 2525.
Rev Anthony Meaney CC,
Parochial House, 36 Ballycruttle Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7EL.
Tel: 4484 1213
Parish Office Hours: 9.30am-12.30pm. Monday – Friday
Email: amanda@saulandballee.org.uk
CHURCHES
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Saul, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6DN.
Masses: Sun Vigil 6.30pm & 9.30am; Hols Vigil 6.30pm, 10am, 1st Fri 7.30pm; Wkdys Mon-Fri 10am.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, Ballycruttle, Downpatrick, BT30 7EL.
Masses: Sun 10.30am; Hols 10.30am; Wkdys: Tue 7.00pm, Thu 7.00pm, Sat 9.30am.
ST TASSACH’S CHURCH, Carlin, Downpatrick, BT30.
Masses: Sun M 11.30am; Hols M 11.30am (or evening).
Marriages: 3 months notice must be given.
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. 1 months notice must be given.
SCHOOLS
St Patrick’s Primary School, 38 St Patrick’s Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JQ.
Tel: 4461 4145. Prin: Mr Mark McGrath.
St Joseph’s Primary School, 47 Ballycruttle Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7EL.
Tel: 4484 1546. Prin: Mrs Martha Hannity.
Estimated Catholic Population: 2,250
Strangford (Kilclief)
PRIEST
Very Rev Colm McGrady PP,
Parochial House, 8 Shore Road, Strangford, Co Down, BT30 7NL.
Tel: 4488 1206
CHURCHES
STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, Shore Road, Strangford, Co Down.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 6.30pm; Hols M 7.30pm. Wkdys M Mon (followed by Our Lady of Knock Devotions), Wed & Fri 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 7pm.
Baptisms: By appointment.
Exposition: First Friday 1.30-7.30pm.
ST MALACHY’S CHURCH, Bishopscourt Road, Kilclief.
Masses: Sun & Hols M 11am. Wkdys Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am.
Baptisms: By appointment.
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, Cargagh, Drumroe Road, Ballyculter.
Masses: As announced.
SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s Primary School, Downpatrick Road, Strangford, Co Down, BT30 7LZ.
Tel & Fax: 4488 1615. Prin: Mr Kenneth Conlon.
St Malachy’s Primary School, 8 Kilclief Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7PA.
Tel & Fax: 4488 1477. Fax: 4488 1725. Prin: Mr C O’Neill.
Estimated Catholic Population: 1,250
PRIESTS
Very Rev Michael Murray PP ,
Parochial House, 1 Greencastle Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4DE.
Tel: 4176 2242. Fax: 4176 9863.
Rev Anthony Fitzsimons CC;
Curate’s Residence, Massforth, 152 Newry Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4ET.
Tel: 4176 2257. Fax: 4176 5405.
CHURCHES
ST COLMAN’S CHURCH, Massforth, Kilkeel, BT34 4ET.
Masses: Sun M Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am. Hols M Vigil 7.30pm.
Confessions: Sat 6.15-6.45pm.
Baptisms: Sun 12.30pm (by arrangement).
HOLY CROSS CHURCH, Atticall, Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down,BT34.
Masses: Sun M 10.15am. Hols M 10.15am; Wkdys M Wed 7.30pm, Fri 9.30am.
Confessions: After Wed Mass.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH, Grange, Greencastle, Newry, Co Down, BT34.
Masses: Sun M 9am; Hols M 9.30am; 1st Fri M 9.15am; Wkdys Thurs 7.30pm.
Confessions: Thurs after Ev Mass.
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS ORATORY, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34.
Masses: M Mon, Wed, Thurs 9.30am; Tues, Fri, 7.30pm; Sat 10am. Hols 8am.
Confessions: Sat 12noon- 12.30pm.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Sun 4-6pm.
SCHOOLS
St Louis Convent Grammar School, Mount Carmel, Newry Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34.
Tel: 4176 2747. Prin: Mr Kevin Martin.
St Colman’s Primary School, Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4BH.
Tel: 4176 3179. Prin: Mr D P White.
Holy Cross Primary School, 6 Atticall Bog Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4HT.
Tel: 4176 3743. Prin: Mr Robert Dinsmore.
Grange Primary School, 20 Lurganconary Road, Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4LL.
Tel: 4176 2033. Prin: Mr Vincent Trainor.
INSTITUTIONS SERVED: Slieve Roe House, Brooklands Nursing Home.
Estimated Catholic Population: 4,100