School Information. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Dr. Bernard McAuley. 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. She wrote: I shall describe something of our first Sunday dinner, as my duty lay in cooking it. On Sunday, 1st July the First Holy Mass was celebrated there by the Very Rev. In June 1923 Downpatrick community reassumed its autonomy with Mother M. Ethna Grene as Superior. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. Back Row Left-Right: Srs. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore 2 were here. Mass will be celebrated that evening by Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Belfast-born Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. Parish Podcasts. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The vacated school was purchased by the Sisters and refurbished to make it suitable for girls, and extended. Find your parish listed under one of the five pastoral areas below. 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. Church Of St Patrick (Saul) , 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. The founding Sisters, Sr. M. Aloysius Brady, Sr. M. Gonzaga Morrin and Sr. M. Borgia Fortune, accompanied by the Superior from Belfast, Mother M. Philomena Maguire, took up residence. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. [Again, I would like to name all the wonderful Sisters who gave very generous service in Donaghadee for over 50 years 18 at different times but unfortunatelyspace does not allow ..], Saint Michaels Commercial School And 1940s. He signed the lease by the name Daniel Lea (Lea being another form of MAlea). The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. 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 by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Parish Podcasts. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 5th February 2023. In the graveyard attached to this church the remains of Most Rev. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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. The Parish Bulletin is available via www.parishofdownpatrick.org parishofdownpatrick.org Parish of Downpatrick Parish of Downpatrick Website 33 Share Submit. 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. 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. The high standards were maintained through all the years that followed. Bernard McAuley said his first Mass in the House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin, in 1828, on which occasion he met the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. 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). Hundreds of people were homeless, destitute and suffering from disease and malnutrition. Parish Bulletins. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It is claimed that when St Patrick came to Ireland in 432, strong currents swept his boat through the Strangford Lough tidal narrows, and he landed where the Slaney river flows into the lough. The Operator of the system is Fr. She was a constant figure, and eased the transition between old and new at a time of great change. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, the Diocese of Dromore is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. ** We advise that you check our recent bulletin or Facebook page for the most up to date announcements in relation to this. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Besides education, the Apostolate of the care of the poor, the sick and the elderly was very dear to the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters. Daniel MAlea became Parish Priest in 1760. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Any queries should be addressed to the operator CHURCH WEBCAMS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Welcome from Our Parish Priest "It is in unison with God's perfect timing, when Downpatrick and the world begins to open up after two years of lockdown. 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. 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. At its opening it was basically furnished, but adequate, and during the first week the attendance was 20 boys and 109 girls. my wingman who normally puts the bulletin online is away on pilgrimage. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Parishes of Shankill (St Peters Lurgan) and Shankill (St Pauls Lurgan); Parishes of Moyraverty (Craigavon) and Seagoe (Derrymacash); Parish of Magheralin. Incidentally, history records that, after his ordination, the Rev. Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! Funeral Liturgy. 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. The Parish Bulletin is now available to view online. The Sisters started giving classes on Sunday evenings in the school and at other times instructed young people and adults in the convent. It was also attended by many non-Catholics of the town who took advantage of the refined education provided. 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. Unfortunately I cannot here go into details of this outstanding occasion but they can be read in the archives of the Down Recorder. Bulletin Editor and Accounting Assistant. On 17th March, 1872, Feast Day of St. Patrick, Bishop Dorrian laid the foundation stone of the new St. Patrick's Convent. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was a native of Ballynarry, the parish of Kilclief. http://www.parishofdownpatrick.com Meet the Priests. Apostolic Work. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Current Mass Times in St. Patrick's - All Masses are now open to the public. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. School Information. 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. . "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.". Click here to read the latest edition of our Parish Magazine. Meet the Priests. With the distance between the two communities, and transport and communications less advanced than they are today, there were difficulties of organisation and co-ordination of apostolates and personnel. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. "St Patrick's spirit is very much alive and active and his impact cannot be underestimated. Mairead Kiernan, Margaret Heffron & Vianney McVeigh Christmas Message 2022. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 028 4461 2084. 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Apostolic Work. With Mother Aloysius at the helm very little time was wasted. At the end of the 1930s, at Downpatrick convent itself, a new, very important venture was undertaken the opening of a commercial school in St. Michaels Home, beside the convent. Brendan Smyth, 10 Downpatrick Street, Crossgar BT30 9EA. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The Rev. Pope Francis: Will you ascend the 'high mountain' this Lent? Parish Magazine. Copyright Diocese of Dromore All Rights Reserved. The Archdeacon was the parish priest of many years standing and a great friend of the Downpatrick Mercy Community. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Meet the Priests. Many of these young women trained as monitresses, or pupil-teachers, and some of these, in time, took full teacher training. During the course of the 1860s several young women joined the community. On 3rd June, 1876 the newly built schools adjoining the convent opened. Parish Podcasts. Confession Times. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. McIlheron had died on 9th February, 1871. 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). The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". They were asked to contribute to the building of, and the staffing of the new parish primary school. Sr Elaine added: "This is an amazing time to rebuild on the old foundations through St Patrick's novena. In 1783 he build Ballycruttle Chapel. In the 1700s mass was said in various places. This was open from 7 pm to 9 pm and the girls occupied their time in needlework and games and were given personal and moral support by the Sisters when it was needed. 2) If you using Mobile or Ipad (tablet) then long press on download button and then click download linK option. St. John-Sacred Heart Office Manager (920) 989-1515. triparish369 gmail.com; Connect. Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. The Belfast convent, St. Pauls, was recognised as the Mother House in the diocese and the Novitiate was in St. Pauls. This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. The school opened on 8th September, 1957 with 286 pupils and 12 teaching staff. "In this it is very helpful to reflect on St Patrick, who had a strong sense of his own sinfulness and unworthiness, but who was open to the great work that God was calling him to do. 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