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Not the End of the World: Being Pilgrims of Hope in a Polycrisis
14th May 2025
Join us for a half-day of reflection and inspiration at Ulster University, Belfast, on Saturday, 31st May, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, hosted by the Belfast Jesuit Centre. Inspired by our late Pope Francis' vision for a Jubilee Year of Hope, we'll explore how our Catholic faith calls us to embody hope…
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Statement by Bishop Alan McGuckian on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
9th May 2025
With joy and gratitude, I welcome the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and successor to Saint Peter. On behalf of the Diocese of Down and Connor, I pledge our prayer and heartfelt support for this ‘Son of St. Augustine’ entrusted with the apostolic mission to shepherd and…
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Parish Mass for Pope Francis and Young People sitting Exams
25th April 2025
Mass for Pope Francis and for Young People sitting Examinations “May the Lord grant a fitting reward to all those who have loved me and who continue to pray for me. The suffering that has marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and for fraternity among…
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FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
15th April 2025
FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY, Sunday, 27th April 2025 St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast Rosary (2:30pm). Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Mass (3:00pm). St. Paul’s Church, Belfast Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Reflections from St. Faustina’s diary (2pm); Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction,…
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Easter 2025
8th April 2025
Holy Week Ceremonies Saturday 12th April: 6 pm (Vigil) Palm Sunday 13th April: 9.30 am and 12 noon Penitential Service: 4 pm Monday 14th April: 7.00 pm Tuesday 15th April: 9.30 am Wednesday 16th April: 9.30 am There will be an opportunity for confessions after all masses on Monday, Tuesday…
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24 Hours for the Lord
21st March 2025
Pilgrims of Hope - 24 Hours for the Lord A key moment in this Jubilee Year 2025 is the celebration of “24 hours for the Lord”. This is an initiative of Pope Francis who writes, “special care should be taken to prepare priests and faithful to celebrate the sacrament of Confession and to make it…
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The Real St Patrick - a Pilgrim of Hope
14th March 2025
This short pamphlet on ‘the real Patrick’ is based solely on the Confessio. It attempts to let St Patrick’s own words speak for themselves (these are the sentences in bold italic type). In his own writings we discover a man who, - knew the pain of human trafficking, - discovered a ‘higher power’:…
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Parish Lenten Programme 2025
27th February 2025
Lenten Day of Reflection Saturday 1st March at 2pm in St Brides Parish Hall. By Rev Ruth Patterson “Title : Questions on our Lenten Journey” Ash Wednesday Mass Times, 5th March 9.30am and 7.00pm (Ashes will be distributed at both masses) Morning Prayer Monday to Friday at 7.30am in the Church…
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27th February 2025
JUBILEE LENTEN REFLECTIONS By Fr Darren Brennan PP St Paul’s Parish, Belfast “WITNESSES OF HOPE FROM THE SCRIPTURES” 1st SUNDAY OF LENT 9th MARCH 7pm: ABRAHAM AND SARAH: Pilgrims of Hope 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT 16th MARCH 7pm: MOSES: A Pilgrim of Hope 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT 23rd MARCH 7pm: MARY OF…
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