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. The sun shone and the air was scented with flowers. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 - 1911. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. It did not take long for those who did not know her to realise that she meant what she said. bottom of page . "St Patrick's spirit is very much alive and active and his impact cannot be underestimated. 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. 028 4461 2084. Mass Times. There was a constant flow of girls in blue making their way to the main door where Mother Aloysius awaited their arrival. 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. Parish Magazine. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. A representative of Koinonia, the community of John the Baptist, will speak about 'Jesus as Healer' today. "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. The new schools, which were constructed behind the convent on Stream Street, were known as Mount St. Patrick Convent Schools. Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6DN. Fr Murray said all are welcome to join the novena in person or online via the Downpatrick Parish Facebook page. Mother M Borgia Fortune, Superior of the convent at the time, died of fever contracted while doing works of charity. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Construction completed, the Sisters took occupation of the new convent on the feast of All Saints, 1873. 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. Parish Bulletin 04 12 22. 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. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. 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. These were mostly children of respectable parents who came from country areas and for whom regular attendance at school was difficult. 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. 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. Welcome to the website of the Sisters of Mercy as we say in Irish Cad Mle Filte. Mary 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. Bulletin Editor and Accounting Assistant. 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 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. This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. Sunday 9:00am. 028 4461 2084. Parish Magazine. The Dean of Down, the Reverend Henry Hull took part in an ecumenical celebration yesterday while the Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass on Sunday March 13. Parishes of Shankill (St Peters Lurgan) and Shankill (St Pauls Lurgan); Parishes of Moyraverty (Craigavon) and Seagoe (Derrymacash); Parish of Magheralin. 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. School Information. This was also in the tradition of Mercy convent schools throughout most of Ireland. 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. On Sunday, 1st July the First Holy Mass was celebrated there by the Very Rev. Confession Times. He was a native of Ballynarry, the parish of Kilclief. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. It does not store any personal data. The matter was discussed by both communities and their votes were in favour of amalgamation. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. They agreed to help launch the novena, at the invitation of parish priest Fr John Murray. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore, Parish of Magheradroll (Ballynahinch); Parishes of Drumgooland and Dromara; Parish of Dromore. 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 The Rev. Sr Martina and Sr Elaine, who now live a contemplative life as Poor Clares at Faughart, Dundalk said it was an honour to return to St Patrick's Church and Downpatrick for the special occasion. Apart from the long tradition of religious and monastic life in the county of Down in bygone days, the mid-nineteenth century had a special need, he believed, for the presence of nuns in the town and hinterland. Parish Podcasts. Recordings of past events at Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. On 21st February Sr. M. Aloysius Brady was appointed first Superior (Rev. Fr. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Hundreds of people were homeless, destitute and suffering from disease and malnutrition. It was also attended by many non-Catholics of the town who took advantage of the refined education provided. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. 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. Parish Bulletins. Daniel MAlea became Parish Priest in 1760. Click here to read more about Mercy Ireland. In the graveyard attached to this church the remains of Most Rev. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Downpatrick Parish | Downpatrick 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 Bulletins. 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. 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 They were asked to contribute to the building of, and the staffing of the new parish primary school. The former Adoration Sisters, now based in Co Louth, pioneered St Patrick's camino walk in Downpatrick two years ago. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. On Sunday, 27th September, 1931, three Sisters took up residence there and on 7th October, 1931 the new convent, St. Annes, was formally opened. Meet the Priests. The Parish Bulletin is now available on the website.. www.stpatricksdownpatrick.com St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Contact: Contact 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. 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. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. 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). Fr John Murray PP 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Copyright Diocese of Dromore All Rights Reserved. Two of these were natives of Downpatrick, the others were from Dublin, Belfast and Co. Antrim. Eucharistic Adoration. Incidentally, history records that, after his ordination, the Rev. On that first school day I walked through the gates of this significant looking building for the first time. With the help of generous benefactors the building was converted into suitable accommodation, the ground shop floor for schoolrooms, the upper floors for living accommodation. Confession Times. (Glassdrumman & Ballymartin). These cookies do not store any personal information. Proudly created with Wix.com. Fr Brendan Church Mobile Killyleagh Live Schedule Schedule for 27/02/2023 to 05/03/2023 Monday Tuesday Wednesday You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Contact. Donate Light A Candle Mass Times Bulletin. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Though some charitable organisations were doing their best to cope with the situation, there was need for much more help, ideally a group of people who could dedicate themselves to caring for the poverty-stricken, sick and the homeless. The Wedding of Natasha Rice & Mel McLaughlin. These gentlemen also went to Baggot Street, pleading that their case was more urgent because of the greater numbers and extent of the distress in the then rapidly growing town. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Well, how to do it, that was the question. Patrick remains our friend in the Lord. 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[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. Life was not all plain-sailing for the Sisters in Donaghadee. Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 1911. Church Of St Patrick (Saul) , Downpatrick. 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. 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. 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