Remembering Our Deceased. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This was to be the first Mercy Convent in Co Down. Any queries should be addressed to the operator CHURCH WEBCAMS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Welcome from Our Parish Priest "During lockdown we as a community have experienced many challenges including isolation and this is a chance to reclaim the joy of community and strengthen our faith, the faith that our ancestors clung tightly to and which sustained them with hope and love.". Parish Bulletin 01 01 23. The private school taught additional subjects, music, elocution, art and languages. Monday Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm The additional necessary funds were collected by the then Parish Priest, Rev. In the 1970s also, individual Sisters volunteered for mission work in Kenya and Iceland for short periods. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these. The Archdeacon was the parish priest of many years standing and a great friend of the Downpatrick Mercy Community. The first of these was Fr. Parish Magazine. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. In the event, the first Sisters of Mercy came to Belfast in January 1854. by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Patrick Peytons Rosary Rally which took place in the summer of 1954. Parish Magazine: News Another Bohog a name used by the old people in the diocese for a shed under which the priest said mass during times of persecution was in the townland of Ballybrannagh. 2 were here. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass on Sunday as part of the St Patrick's novena. Downpatrick Parish Today at 10:24 DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE . OLaverty Diocese of Downand Connor. The dedication of the convent chapel took place on 8th December and at six oclock on Christmas morning the convent bell rang over the sleeping town for the first time. . Part I 1855 1870 The Downpatrick Foundation. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". There was a older Bohog, and one frequented in more dangerous times in the townland of Carntaggart, the Parish of Saul, called Lugganiffrin or the Mass Hollow. Morning Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Crossgar 09:25 Vigil Mass for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Killyleagh 17:00 21-01-2023, Requiem Mass for Kathleen Carson RIP 10:55 20-01-2023, Funeral Service for Michael Crowe RIP 12:55 19-01-2023. Mass Times. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Mary You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. As if these auspicious events were not enough, the biggest event of the 1960s for Downpatrick was the celebration of the Patrician Year, 1961 being, reputedly, the fifteenth centenary of the death of St Patrick. St Patrick's Church was built in 1872 on St Patrick's Avenue in Downpatrick and was the first post-reformation Catholic Church to be built in the town. Parish Bulletin 25 12 22. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick. Front Row Left to Right: Srs. During the second week there were 22 boys and 122 girls. I hope to have the bulletin online by Monday! Contact. Contact: Contact 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. On Sunday, 1st July the First Holy Mass was celebrated there by the Very Rev. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. "St Patrick's spirit is very much alive and active and his impact cannot be underestimated. Mass will be celebrated that evening by Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Belfast-born Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. supports HTML5 video, Morning Mass for the First Sunday of Lent 10:25 26-02-2023, Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Lent - Killyleagh 17:00 25-02-2023, Mass of Ash Wednesday- Killyleagh 19:25 22-02-2023. Please be advised that mass times are subject to change and Holy days of obligation will be announced closer to the time. This weeks bulletin. Confession Times. The recently completed parish church, built between 1868 and 1872, shared its site with that of the new convent, a picturesque hill overlooking the town, to be known as Mount St. Patrick. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Over this time, it served as a boarding school and for a time in the 1920s, as a home for elderly ladies. The Operator of the system is Fr. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Meet the Priests. my wingman who normally puts the bulletin online is away on pilgrimage. 028 4461 2084. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Our good Parish Priest, having failed in his most pressing invitation that we should dine with him, as next best thing he sent us a fore-quarter of a lamb. Parish Bulletins. A beautiful modern residential wing was opened on 21st June, 1980 and has been in use until recently. Apostolic Work. It features the largest shrine to St Patrick in Ireland, with mosaics telling the story of his life, augmented by stained glass windows featuring his life and the life of other Irish saints inspired by his Christian mission. Sister M. Mercy and Sister M. Teresa directed us to the new cloakrooms and then to the assembly hall. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In September 1939, a Commercial School for Girls opened in St. Michaels, a venture which can be seen, in many ways, as a forerunner of St. Marys High School which opened in 1957 under the administration of the Sisters of Mercy. The church spire was added in 1895 and pilgrim walkers on St Patrick's Way have been visiting the church to explore its rich history. Meet the Priests. Within a few months the Down Recorder reported that the governors of the Down Infirmary and Fever Hospital explicitly forbade nuns to visit patients under their care and, a year later, by a unanimous verdict, the Board of Governors who had charge of the workhouse extended this prohibition with regard to the residents there. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 1911. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Proudly created with Wix.com. Eucharistic Adoration. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. On 3rd June, 1876 the newly built schools adjoining the convent opened. Belfast. It is said that one of the Spears having ordered the priest and congregation to leave some place where they were assembled for Mass, the family granted the site to make amends for the insult. . Religious instruction played an important part in the education programme. New. Parish Bulletins: Text. 12th February 2023. Among those already involved in the novena, which began on Tuesday, are Poor Clares Sr Martina Purdy and Sr Elaine Kelly. Consequently it was called St. Morning prayers were said, a few welcoming words and a short stern talk on behaviour inside and outside the school. This was opened on 25th September, 1939. more information, The Congregational leadership of the Sisters of Mercy is a registered Charity, Writings, Images And Sayings Of Catherine McAuley, Catherine McAuley Centre Conference Rooms, Eco-justice & Cosmology Networking for a Better Future, Meet Our Congregational Leadership Team 2018 2024, 2017 Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy - Created by. If an enterprising and far-seeing Downpatrick Parish Priest, the Very Rev. Besides education, the Apostolate of the care of the poor, the sick and the elderly was very dear to the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters. Mother M. Ethna, now superior of the Donaghadee community, soon opened a club for Catholic working girls at the convent. During the course of the 1860s several young women joined the community. For up-to-date information on Mass times, clergy, webcams, contact information and more, please find the link for your parish below and visit their website or social media. technology. The 1960s also brought a call to the Downpatrick Sisters to undertake a new mission in West Belfast, in the rapidly-growing parish of Hannahstown on the outskirts of the city. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Lower Mourne. Parish Bulletins 2023. Downpatrick; St. Patricks Church; 54 St Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Down. Sr Martina and Sr Elaine, a former BBC correspondent and a former barrister respectively, shared their faith story, entitled 'Our Friend Patrick'. 29th January 2023. Confession Times. Construction completed, the Sisters took occupation of the new convent on the feast of All Saints, 1873. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Meet the Priests. St. Michaels became well known as an important part of the Mercy presence in Downpatrick for the next 80 years. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Hols as announced. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. By then, the school and parish were well established and their services were needed elsewhere. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Ref. In the 1700s mass was said in various places. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. Hundreds of people were homeless, destitute and suffering from disease and malnutrition. This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. 10 St Patrick's Road, Saul, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JG; 028 4461 2525; saul@downandconnor.org; Office Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12 noon; St Tassachs' Church. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Parish Podcasts. Parish Podcasts. Pope Francis: Will you ascend the 'high mountain' this Lent? At various times during the ensuing years, various Sisters maintained this mission for as long as there were Sisters available. 2 were here. In less than eighteen months later, in June 1855, the Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick, was established as a branch house of the Belfast community even while these Sisters were still living in their temporary home in Donegall Square North in that town. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. "Whatever is happening or has happened in our lives we all need the mercy and healing touch of God.". Bethany Bereavement Group. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". She was a constant figure, and eased the transition between old and new at a time of great change. The following pen pictures describe how different members of our Congregation are living and working out of our Mission Statement. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Two of these were natives of Downpatrick, the others were from Dublin, Belfast and Co. Antrim. Coincidentally he died on the same date, the 11th November, as his namesake, Catherine McAuley, the Mercy Foundress, whom he greatly admired. The years passed and in the later 1950s, when Sr. M. Philomena McDonagh was principal of the school, a new site was purchased for a Catholic church at Shandon, on the outskirts of the town. Eucharistic Adoration. 26th February 2023. Christmas Message 2022. 8th January 2023. The Sisters were also involved in the church and pastoral work on the parish, and this involvement has continued, through the very generous contributions of four retired Sisters until the present day. The school opened on 8th September, 1957 with 286 pupils and 12 teaching staff. Later, in the 1990s, in response to the influx of many families, fleeing from the Troubles in Belfast, into the new housing estates on the fringes of Downpatrick, two Mercy Sisters, Sr. Brigid Quinn and Sr. M. Louis Donaghy, went to reside in the Model Farm housing estate, to work in the parish. What was considered suitable premises was acquired for the Sisters, a vacated shop with an attached two-storied dwelling on the High Street. At this time, refugees from the Troubles in Belfast came flocking into Downpatrick, to the new housing estates. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a novena hosted by the St Patrick's parish in Downpatrick to mark the 150th anniversary of the church being built. Morning Mass of the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Crossgar 10:25 Requiem Mass for Eamon Bell RIP - Crossgar 09:55 18-02-2023, Requiem Mass for Frank McLaughlin RIP - Crossgar 10:55 16-02-2023. Telephone number: 02844830229. St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th Donate Light A Candle Mass Times Bulletin. Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass for Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mass for Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Joan Savage RIP, Service of Remembrance and Blessing of Graves for Kilmore & Killyleagh, Vigil Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Vigil Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Thursday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time. 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