Parish Magazine. Meet the Priests. The school opened on 8th September, 1957 with 286 pupils and 12 teaching staff. Downpatrick St, Crossgar, Downpatrick BT30 9EA Phone: 028 44830229 Website: https://www.kilmoreandkillyleagh.com/ more details At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. "In 1872, Fr Patrick O'Kane and the parishioners of St Patrick's could not have imagined the events of two world wars and the rise and fall of Communism, the Second Vatican Council and the many other huge milestones that have come to dominate the landscape that was the 20th century. This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 - 1911. Patrick OKane who travelled throughout the UK preaching charity sermons for this purpose. The local chieftan Dichu was quickly converted and gave him a barn, and it was here that St Patrick founded his first church in Ireland at Saul. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The nave of St Patrick's Church was built in 1872 and since then the parish has flourished with an extension built in 1993. Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, Archbishop welcomes announcement of new papal nuncio to Ireland. In 1783 he build Ballycruttle Chapel. The Parish Bulletin is now available on the website.. www.stpatricksdownpatrick.com Special (Holiday) deadlines: contact the parish office or bulletin editor. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The same former pupil also paid a special tribute to another Sister, who was always there as a supporting hand and guiding light in her own quiet, unobtrusive way: I would like to take this opportunity to refer to a gifted teacher, a lady in every sense, Sr. Mary Mercy [McKeown] who enriched our school lives simply by being there. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 1911. In 1976 the Convent Primary School celebrated its centenary. Looking back a decade or two, we cannot leave the 1950s and 60s with out mentioning memorable events in which the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters were involved. Find your parish listed under one of the five pastoral areas below. The Parish Bulletin is now available to view online. The 8th May, 1864 saw the first bereavement in the Community. This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. He put this to both communities on 9th March, 1911. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. School Information. If an enterprising and far-seeing Downpatrick Parish Priest, the Very Rev. Hols as announced, Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am Morning Mass of the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Crossgar 09:25 Vigil Mass for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Killyleagh 17:00 Requiem Mass for Anne Smyth RIP 11:55 28-01-2023. 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. With Mother Aloysius at the helm very little time was wasted. In October 2020, Archbishop Eamon Martin re-launched and re-named five Pastoral Areas within the Diocese to assist planning, communication and common endeavour across the Diocese. St. John-Sacred Heart Office Manager (920) 989-1515. triparish369 gmail.com; Connect. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". On 21st February Sr. M. Aloysius Brady was appointed first Superior (Rev. "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.". This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. At this time, refugees from the Troubles in Belfast came flocking into Downpatrick, to the new housing estates. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". "St Patrick's spirit is very much alive and active and his impact cannot be underestimated. Contact: Contact 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Parish Bulletin 01 01 23. Education was not the only apostolate of the Sisters of Mercy. It was also attended by many non-Catholics of the town who took advantage of the refined education provided. Two of these were natives of Downpatrick, the others were from Dublin, Belfast and Co. Antrim. 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm - 5.30pm There is a 5.00 admission for each car (it doesn't matter how many are in the car). Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore, Parish of Magheradroll (Ballynahinch); Parishes of Drumgooland and Dromara; Parish of Dromore. Lower Mourne. Remembering Our Deceased. The Belfast convent, St. Pauls, was recognised as the Mother House in the diocese and the Novitiate was in St. Pauls. The children were poor, but those who could afford it paid one penny a week. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The 20th century saw the Downpatrick community spread its wings. The patients of the hospital were not neglected, but, unfortunately, in a short time, it was made clear to the Sisters that they were not welcome in this institution. The second half of the 19th century were years of growth for the Downpatrick community. The Sisters generously responded and went there in 1968. Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6DN. . "It is in unison with God's perfect timing, when Downpatrick and the world begins to open up after two years of lockdown. Any queries should be addressed to the operator CHURCH WEBCAMS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Welcome from Our Parish Priest To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that She stuck a nail into the wall, suspended the fore-quarter from it by a piece of cord tied to the meat, set the pan on top of the pot and basted with a shallow spoon. Sisters from Downpatrick We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. She was a constant figure, and eased the transition between old and new at a time of great change. Parish Bulletin 25 12 22. Parish Bulletin 11 12 22. In the 1700s mass was said in various places. I have to say at this point, that, for practical reasons, in a short article, I cannot, unfortunately, go into the important matter of the names and stories of the many wonderful Sisters who formed and joined the Downpatrick Community down through the years. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Mass was celebrated at the east end of Hugh Teggarts house in Loughkeelan, and at a place called Craigawoorish, where the altar was sheltered by a large thorn. He signed the lease by the name Daniel Lea (Lea being another form of MAlea). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Parish Bulletin 18 12 22. Mother). 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm - 5.30pm There is a 5.00 admission for each car (it doesn't matter how many are in the car). 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. After about ten years (in 1922) it was recognised that the experiment in reunion was not working. It is an apostolate continued to this day.. And the numbers increased. 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There was a constant flow of girls in blue making their way to the main door where Mother Aloysius awaited their arrival. 8th January 2023. In 1911 the Downpatrick community reunited with St. Pauls, in Belfast. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. my wingman who normally puts the bulletin online is away on pilgrimage. St. Michaels became well known as an important part of the Mercy presence in Downpatrick for the next 80 years. He was a prime mover behind the setting up of St. Michaels Commercial School and the new secondary intermediate schools in the parish. On Sunday, 27th September, 1931, three Sisters took up residence there and on 7th October, 1931 the new convent, St. Annes, was formally opened. School Information. Until the 1840, they had no church of their own and only had Mass celebrated occasionally in a private house in the town when the parish priest of Newtownards could manage to go there. At its opening it was basically furnished, but adequate, and during the first week the attendance was 20 boys and 109 girls. Meet the Priests. In 1860 the Downpatrick community was well established and, in the Mercy tradition, it became autonomous. . Back Row Left-Right: Srs. Monday Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! In time, in response to the request of some better off families, the Sisters converted stables at the rear of the convent into school rooms for a private or pension(fee-paying) school for girls who could afford, and wished to, continue their education. 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 Bulletins. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 26th February 2023. The new schools, which were constructed behind the convent on Stream Street, were known as Mount St. Patrick Convent Schools. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. There were many celebrations for these outstanding occasions, many of which were hosted at the Mercy convent and schools. The matter was discussed by both communities and their votes were in favour of amalgamation. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 028 4461 2084. During the second week there were 22 boys and 122 girls. Construction completed, the Sisters took occupation of the new convent on the feast of All Saints, 1873. Philomenas butlater was known as John Street National School and served for the education of the children for more than twenty years. St . A house had been found for them in Irish Street (later no. 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. Meet the Priests. The house had only basic furnishings but, with the help of gifts from kind neighbours, the Sisters got the house into order. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Downpatrick Parish | Downpatrick During the course of the 1860s several young women joined the community. 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. In the event, the first Sisters of Mercy came to Belfast in January 1854. 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. Eucharistic Adoration. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Morning prayers were said, a few welcoming words and a short stern talk on behaviour inside and outside the school. Dr Denvir (Bishop of Down and Connor), Rev. Confession Times. Webcam for St. Joseph's Church, Sheeptown, https://www.facebook.com/magheradrollparishdromore/, https://www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Clonallon-1694643117446777/, https://www.facebook.com/Clonduff-Parish-104780044746429/, https://www.facebook.com/drumgathparishrathfriland, https://www.facebook.com/Seapatrick-Parish-109437160714773/, St Patrick's Church Loughbrickland Webcam. Fr. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Mother M. Aloysius McCusker, a formidable woman, was appointed Principal and she became a legendary figure for the girls who passed through the school for the next 20 years and to whom she dedicated her many gifts. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Fr Murray said all are welcome to join the novena in person or online via the Downpatrick Parish Facebook page. A compromise was reached. Daniel M'Alea became Parish Priest in 1760. Confession Times. Incidentally, history records that, after his ordination, the Rev. This property was named St. Michaels Home and it provided accommodation for paying boarders. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This took place on 23rd December, 1911. Good Catholic gentlemen, fortunately of means, sought the same solution for Belfast as Dr. McAuley was seeking for his people in Downpatrick. (Glassdrumman & Ballymartin). Thanks for submitting! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 5th February 2023. Residence near the convent gave them the opportunity to avail of a full-time education at the national school and to continue, if they wished at the private school where they received further education fitting them for positions suitable to their capacities as monitresses, for example. On Sunday, 1st July the First Holy Mass was celebrated there by the Very Rev. 22nd January 2023. 12th February 2023. 15th January 2023. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. Sr. M. Aloysius, the chronicler of the young foundation, left an amusing account of the early attempts at housekeeping. The Sisters also undertook the visitation of the sick and dying and the poor of the town. Services are also being streamed at 'St Patrick's Church Downpatrick' at iTech Media's churchmedia.tv website. The year 1863 brought the first sad loss for the Sisters of Mercy, with the death of their revered and beloved founder, friend and pastor, the Very Rev. The sun shone and the air was scented with flowers. Parish Bulletins. 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. More classroom space was needed and for a time the convent primary school operated on a split site, the original school in Irish Street and a school vacated by the De La Salle Brothers in Edward Street. The vacated school was purchased by the Sisters and refurbished to make it suitable for girls, and extended. Proudly created with Wix.com. St Patrick's Church Saul Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm Hols as announced Get Directions St Joseph's Church Ballycruttle Mass on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12 noon Hols as announced Get Directions Download Bulletin With the move of the primary school, the former school building on Irish Street was demolished to provide for an extension of the convent. Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass on Sunday as part of the St Patrick's novena. Apostolic Work. By then, the school and parish were well established and their services were needed elsewhere. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Archbishop Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a special St Patrick's novena hosted by the parish, which he says is a chance for renewal. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. Sister M. Mercy and Sister M. Teresa directed us to the new cloakrooms and then to the assembly hall. Tri-Parish Bulletin Editor. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Eucharistic Adoration. Consequently it was called St. 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The Parish Bulletin is available via www.parishofdownpatrick.org parishofdownpatrick.org Parish of Downpatrick Parish of Downpatrick Website 33 Share 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. 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. Parishes of Shankill (St Peters Lurgan) and Shankill (St Pauls Lurgan); Parishes of Moyraverty (Craigavon) and Seagoe (Derrymacash); Parish of Magheralin. These links are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply any endorsement or guarantee of the accuracy, safety or security of these websites on the part of The Diocese of Dromore. Hols as announced. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. Mother M. Ethna, now superior of the Donaghadee community, soon opened a club for Catholic working girls at the convent. 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. Downpatrick Drumaroad & Clanvaraghen Drumbo & Carryduff Dundrum and Tyrella Duneane (Moneyglass and Toome) Dunloy and Cloughmills Dunsford and Ardglass G Glenariffe Glenarm (Tickmacreevan) Glenavy and Killead Glenravel (Skerry) & The Braid Greencastle H Hannahstown Holy Cross Holy Family Holy Rosary Holy Trinity Holywood K Kilcoo Killyleagh Sr. M. Philomena set to collecting money to build a new school also and on 23rd May, 1963 the new St. Annes Primary School was opened. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. This was to be the first Mercy Convent in Co Down. 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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. It was originally built of mud but was replaced with stone in 1754. These were mostly children of respectable parents who came from country areas and for whom regular attendance at school was difficult. We were one big happy family there, so it is true to say that I had mixed feelings about going to St. Marys on the hill. Among those already involved in the novena, which began on Tuesday, are Poor Clares Sr Martina Purdy and Sr Elaine Kelly. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mother M. Philomena remained in Downpatrick for a few days until the Sisters had settled in and on Tuesday, 3rd July, Sr. M. Aloysius Gonzaga was appointed local Superior in the new community. Sunday of each month at 12 noon Parish Magazine: News When, in the later 1940s free secondary education became available to all young people, the Mercy Sisters undertook the establishment of a Secondary Intermediate School on the Ardglass Road. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 920-989-2400. triparishbulletin gmail.com; Wendy Gehl. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Belfast. St. Patricks Church Link to the local web site Get Directions 02844612084 Search by Map Mass Times; Sun 26 Feb : 09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Mon 27 Feb : 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 07:30 PM Tue 28 Feb : 09:30 AM 10:00 AM Parish Office & Parochial House. As you know, the convent is a handsome, three storied Gothic structure in red brick with stone facings. Apostolic Work. Downpatrick Parish Today at 10:24 DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE . technology. 19th February 2023. 2 were here. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Parish Bulletins. Contact. There were, at that time, many superstitions in non-Catholic circles about religious Sisters, and frequently active opposition to their presence was expressed. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. In the early 1930, in response to a request from the parish of Newtownards, the Sisters went to the lovely small harbour town of Donaghadee in Co Down, to support the small Catholic community there. St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Before Ballycruttle church was build, Mass was celebrated along the ditches near the site of the present church. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. Apostolic Work. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Rev. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Bernard McAuley knew of a group of religious women who had committed themselves to this very work the Sisters of Mercy, a community founded in the 1820s by a saintly and dedicated Dublin woman, and his namesake, Catherine McAuley. "They could not have imagined that 150 years after the church was built that we are just emerging from a pandemic. Sunday 9:00am. Downpatrick; St. Patricks Church; 54 St Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Down. The private school taught additional subjects, music, elocution, art and languages. Parish Podcasts. Also, a convent nursery school was built in the garden of St. Michaels and of Dr. Kellys house and both it and the primary school in Edward Street were blessed and formally opened by the Bishop, Dr. Philbin on the same day in June 1977. 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. On 24th September, 1861 Sr. M. Vincent OHara made her Vows in St. Patricks Convent, Irish Street, the first Religious to do so in Downpatrick since the Reformation. Things developed rapidly in Downpatrick after that. The novena will include a 'Slemish Day' of prayer and fasting on March 14, in imitation of Patrick. P. Starkey and Rev. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. Parish Magazine. Parish Bulletin 04 12 22. Memories of the opening of the new school are recorded by a former pupil, Ita Cunningham (ne Braniff), whose name was the first to appear on the new school register: I remember well the transfer from the homely surroundings of Irish Street, known as the Sisters of Mercy Commercial School. Many of these young women trained as monitresses, or pupil-teachers, and some of these, in time, took full teacher training. Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. The power of his message - that only in Christ Jesus are we truly free - is as relevant today as it was in 1872 when St Patrick's was built and 432AD when Ireland's great apostle arrived on our shores. The site was obtained by John Spears (father and son) of Downpatrick who gave a rood of land belonging to a person by the name of James Magee. It does not store any personal data. McIlheron had died on 9th February, 1871. Religious instruction played an important part in the education programme. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". THE Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, will join parishioners in Downpatrick next week to mark the 150th anniversary of St Patrick's Church in the town. 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. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. The site was obtained by John Spears (father and son) of Downpatrick who gave a rood of land belonging to a person by the name of James Magee. In the mid-nineteenth century, many people of the area, as well as all over Ireland, were suffering from the ravages of the great Famine. On some two previous days your humble servant, the cook, managed some dinner at a small grate upstairs, but today the kitchen grate, for the first time, beheld a nun before it, one who was far from being adept at her work. McAuley took himself again to Baggot Street, Dublin, to make a request the Mother Superior there at the time (Catherine had died in 1841) for some Sisters to come to Downpatrick to do what they could to help the people of his widespread parish and beyond. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these.

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