Novena
Down & Connor Diocesan Novena to The Sacred Heart: Renew Our Hearts
May 30th to June 7th, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
As Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ begins his time as bishop of the diocese he would love everyone in the diocese to join him in nine days of prayer, asking Jesus to give us a new heart. Many people among us are weary or wounded, hurting in one way or another. He wants us to make a novena for each other, aware that we are brothers and sisters in Christ.
The prayers will be available in a booklet you can pick up at Mass or read online; it will also include a piece of scripture and a reflection for each day for those who wish to go a little deeper. Bishop Alan’s hope is that this novena will be prayed either individually or together by parishes, groups, schools or families.
Even young children can join in with the short prayers!
Join the Novena Online
| Date | Location | Time | Online Link |
| Thursday 30th May | Sacred Heart Parish, Belfast | 10am | Link |
| Friday 31st May | Church of the Sacred Heart, Cloughmills | 7.30pm | Link |
| Sunday 2nd June | Church of the Sacred Heart, Cargan | 10.30am | Link |
| Saul | 3pm | ||
| Monday 3rd June | Parish of St Michael’s | 10am | Link |
| Tuesday 4th June | Church of the Sacred Heart, Dundrum | 10am | Link |
| Wednesday 5th June | Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyclare | 7pm | Link |
| Thursday 6th June | Parish of Lisburn | 10am | Link |
| Friday 7th June | St Mary’s Church, Chapel Lane, Belfast | 1pm | Link |
| St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast | 7pm | Link |
Prayer Resources
Download a Copy of the Sacred Heart Novena Booklet
