downpatrick@downandconnor.org. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. At this time, refugees from the Troubles in Belfast came flocking into Downpatrick, to the new housing estates. When he became Parish Priest of Downpatrick, the Fr. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Whenever cook turned her head towards the window, or moved near it, the little folk would fly off as if shot, but return to the show in a few minutes. Patrick OKane who travelled throughout the UK preaching charity sermons for this purpose. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. Dr. McAuley. On Monday, 2nd July, the Sisters began teaching in the schoolhouse behind the convent. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. "Whatever is happening or has happened in our lives we all need the mercy and healing touch of God.". Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. P. Starkey and Rev. A representative of Koinonia, the community of John the Baptist, will speak about 'Jesus as Healer' today. 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. Meet the Priests. Consequently it was called St. 920-989-2400. triparishbulletin gmail.com; Wendy Gehl. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Holy Mass to Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Roseleen Rogan. Highly polished desks, gleaming floors, roller blackboards and rows of brand new typewriters all added to the mystery and glamour of this serene building. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". downpatrick@downandconnor.org. Fr Murray said the St Patrick's celebration would remember all the thousands of people who have attended Mass and celebrated the sacraments in the church on St Patrick's Avenue since its foundation. On 3rd June, 1876 the newly built schools adjoining the convent opened. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 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. Hols as announced, Mass on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12 noon During the course of the 1860s several young women joined the community. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. 5th February 2023. 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. 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 20th century saw the Downpatrick community spread its wings. Brendan Smyth, 10 Downpatrick Street, Crossgar BT30 9EA. We pray for peace in the world, especially the tragic war being waged by Russia in the Ukraine. Parish Bulletins 2022. . "It is in unison with God's perfect timing, when Downpatrick and the world begins to open up after two years of lockdown. Eucharistic Adoration. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Parish Bulletins. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Parish Bulletins. Parish Bulletin 25 12 22. This property was named St. Michaels Home and it provided accommodation for paying boarders. The second was the celebration of the convent centenary, in 1955, which coincided, virtually, with the Diamond Jubilee of Ordination of Archdeacon McWilliams. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. Parish Podcasts. The community agreed that it was a worthy cause. 12th February 2023. Hols as announced. 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). Mother M Borgia Fortune, Superior of the convent at the time, died of fever contracted while doing works of charity. Welcome to the website of the Sisters of Mercy as we say in Irish Cad Mle Filte. 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. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 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. As you know, the convent is a handsome, three storied Gothic structure in red brick with stone facings. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. Click here to read the latest edition of our Parish Magazine. Ref. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He signed the lease by the name Daniel Lea (Lea being another form of MAlea). Marie Duddy, Elizabeth McKeown & Frances McCashin. From the entrance, there is a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains on the southern horizon. It was agreed that when there were Sisters available, they would go first to Belfast and then, as soon as was possible afterwards would also open a convent in Downpatrick. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. 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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. The idea was to give further training in secretarial work to young girls who were past school leaving age in order to prepare them to take up jobs in business and other offices. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Parish Bulletin 11 12 22. Apostolic Work. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. They agreed to help launch the novena, at the invitation of parish priest Fr John Murray. He put this to both communities on 9th March, 1911. Parish Magazine: News When everything was ready the children moved in, in September 1976. In 1976 the Convent Primary School celebrated its centenary. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. Back Row Left-Right: Srs. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Submit. Meet the Priests. 028 4461 2084. technology. http://www.parishofdownpatrick.com In June 1923 Downpatrick community reassumed its autonomy with Mother M. Ethna Grene as Superior. John McGreevy are interred. This was also in the tradition of Mercy convent schools throughout most of Ireland. Powered by WordPress & Lightning Theme by Vektor,Inc. Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick info@saulandballeeparish.com www.saulandballeeparish.com Next Scheduled Event Daily Mass (Weekly ) Today 10:00 AM Recordings of past events at Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. I hope to have the bulletin online by Monday! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Confession Times. 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. Tri-Parish Bulletin Editor. 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. During the second week there were 22 boys and 122 girls. Parish Bulletin 04 12 22. 2) If you using Mobile or Ipad (tablet) then long press on download button and then click download linK option. Parish Bulletins. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. 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. It was also attended by many non-Catholics of the town who took advantage of the refined education provided. It did not take long for those who did not know her to realise that she meant what she said. 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. On Sunday, 1st July the First Holy Mass was celebrated there by the Very Rev. Parish Bulletins. St. Nicholas Church, Parish of Dunsford and Ardglass, Down - Parochial House, 19 High Street, Ardglass, Co Down, Northern Ireland St. Nicholas Church, Parish of Dunsford and Ardglass, Down Parochial House, 19 High Street, Ardglass, Co Down BT30 7TU Phone: 02844841208 Email: dunsfordandardglass@downandconnor.org On 17th March, 1872, Feast Day of St. Patrick, Bishop Dorrian laid the foundation stone of the new St. Patricks Convent. 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. A house had been found for them in Irish Street (later no. School Information. Dr. Bernard McAuley, had had his wish, the foundation of the Mercy Convent in Downpatrick would have pre-dated the foundation in Belfast by several years. At its opening it was basically furnished, but adequate, and during the first week the attendance was 20 boys and 109 girls. St. John-Sacred Heart Office Manager (920) 989-1515. triparish369 gmail.com; Connect. Parish Bulletin 18 12 22. By then, the school and parish were well established and their services were needed elsewhere. The Parish Bulletin is available via www.parishofdownpatrick.org parishofdownpatrick.org Parish of Downpatrick Parish of Downpatrick Website 33 Share These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Parish Magazine. With Mother Aloysius at the helm very little time was wasted. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. He is buried in the Kilclief churchyard. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Services are also being streamed at 'St Patrick's Church Downpatrick' at iTech Media's churchmedia.tv website. 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. by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. 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. Meet the Priests. On Thursday 21st June, 1855, five Sisters travelled from Belfast to Downpatrick to make the new foundation. 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. He was a native of Ballynarry, the parish of Kilclief. 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. "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. The nave of St Patrick's Church was built in 1872 and since then the parish has flourished with an extension built in 1993. Fr Brendan Church Mobile Killyleagh Live Schedule Schedule for 27/02/2023 to 05/03/2023 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 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. Parish Podcasts. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. Sunday of each month at 12 noon This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. Fr John Murray PP 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. 112). bottom of page . Lower Mourne. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Daniel MAlea became Parish Priest in 1760. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Over this time, it served as a boarding school and for a time in the 1920s, as a home for elderly ladies. 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. The novena will include a 'Slemish Day' of prayer and fasting on March 14, in imitation of Patrick. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Special (Holiday) deadlines: contact the parish office or bulletin editor. After about ten years (in 1922) it was recognised that the experiment in reunion was not working. The sun shone and the air was scented with flowers. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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. please bear with me. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Click here to read more about Mercy Ireland. The Operator of the system is Fr. Unfortunately I cannot here go into details of this outstanding occasion but they can be read in the archives of the Down Recorder. There were many celebrations for these outstanding occasions, many of which were hosted at the Mercy convent and schools. It is a clear sign of St Patrick's influence in our present time, working through the power of the Holy Spirit.". 26th February 2023. 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 Sisters remained in Donaghadee, involved in education and pastoral work, until the summer of 1982. Mass Times. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these. There were, at that time, many superstitions in non-Catholic circles about religious Sisters, and frequently active opposition to their presence was expressed. Thus was celebrated Sunday number one in Down, June 1855. 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. At various times during the ensuing years, various Sisters maintained this mission for as long as there were Sisters available. 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. 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. 1) If you using Laptop or Desktop then Right click on download button and then click save as linK option. Part I 1855 1870 The Downpatrick Foundation. Education was not the only apostolate of the Sisters of Mercy. 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. Incidentally, history records that, after his ordination, 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. A: Parishes of St Peters Clonallon (Warrenpoint) and St Marys Clonallon (Burren); Parish of Kilbroney (Rostrevor). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. For these, I refer you to the chapters on the Downpatrick Community in The Call of the North.. . Christmas Message 2022. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore Proudly created with Wix.com. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Apostolic Work. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. "They could not have imagined that 150 years after the church was built that we are just emerging from a pandemic. School Information. . Sunday 9:00am. Hols as announced, Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The house had only basic furnishings but, with the help of gifts from kind neighbours, the Sisters got the house into order. Patrick remains our friend in the Lord. On 21st February Sr. M. Aloysius Brady was appointed first Superior (Rev. If you come across any external links that dont work, please feel free to contact usand we will update or remove the link accordingly. Contact. Daniel M'Alea became Parish Priest in 1760. For the next 20 years many young ladies passed through St. Michaels Commercial School and obtained suitable secretarial positions. Dr Denvir (Bishop of Down and Connor), Rev. Parish Magazine. Downpatrick Parish Today at 10:24 DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE . 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. Besides education, the Apostolate of the care of the poor, the sick and the elderly was very dear to the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters. A compromise was reached. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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 clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. It does not store any personal data. Downpatrick; St. Patricks Church; 54 St Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Down. 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. In 1911 the Downpatrick community reunited with St. Pauls, in Belfast. Contact. Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. These were mostly children of respectable parents who came from country areas and for whom regular attendance at school was difficult. 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. Many of these young women trained as monitresses, or pupil-teachers, and some of these, in time, took full teacher training. 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 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". It was originally built of mud but was replaced with stone in 1754. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". St . 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. Mary Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. Current Mass Times in St. Patrick's - All Masses are now open to the public. On Sunday, 27th September, 1931, three Sisters took up residence there and on 7th October, 1931 the new convent, St. Annes, was formally opened. Philomenas butlater was known as John Street National School and served for the education of the children for more than twenty years. The Parish Bulletin is now available to view online. Parishes of Seapatrick (Banbridge) and Annaclone; Parish of Tullylish; Parish of Aghaderg. Parish Bulletins. The Sisters generously responded and went there in 1968. 028 4461 2084. The Sisters started giving classes on Sunday evenings in the school and at other times instructed young people and adults in the convent. Contact: Contact 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. 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. Parish Webcams We wish to advise that Masses will be broadcast over the internet. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In 1894 an orphanage was opened and when more spacious accommodation was required for this, the Sisters bought a large house on Irish Street, the former home of Thomas Henry, for this purpose. 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. 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 following pen pictures describe how different members of our Congregation are living and working out of our Mission Statement. 19th February 2023. 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. OLaverty Diocese of Downand Connor. Parish Office & Parochial House. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The children were poor, but those who could afford it paid one penny a week. Copyright Diocese of Dromore All Rights Reserved. Front Row Left to Right: Srs. Patrick Peytons Rosary Rally which took place in the summer of 1954. 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 the mid-nineteenth century, many people of the area, as well as all over Ireland, were suffering from the ravages of the great Famine. In the graveyard attached to this church the remains of Most Rev. Well, how to do it, that was the question. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Eucharistic Adoration. 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 new schools, which were constructed behind the convent on Stream Street, were known as Mount St. Patrick Convent Schools. A founding member and still comparatively young in age, she was a great loss to the community. Windsor Avenue. ** We advise that you check our recent bulletin or Facebook page for the most up to date announcements in relation to this. 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 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Things developed rapidly in Downpatrick after that. Leslie Skelley. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 15th January 2023. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The new standard in church live streaming withing the UK & Ireland - Watch Live Church Services - Dublin, Galway, Tyrone, Derry, Dromiskin, Cootehill On that first school day I walked through the gates of this significant looking building for the first time. Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Mass will be celebrated that evening by Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Belfast-born Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 1911. Consultation took place and by a large majority both communities voted for separation. The vacated school was purchased by the Sisters and refurbished to make it suitable for girls, and extended. 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