About Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Roman Catholic church serving Carryduff and the surrounding parts of County Down. The congregation meets at Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at www.drumbocarryduff.ie/ourparish.
The Roman Catholic family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope. Parish life centres on the Mass and the sacraments, and many congregations have been renewed in recent decades by worshippers arriving from Poland, India, Nigeria and elsewhere. Weekly Mass attendance across Britain runs into the high hundreds of thousands. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century; hierarchy restored in England and Wales in 1850. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 4 million Catholics across the UK.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across Northern Ireland, where churchgoing remains woven into everyday life. Carryduff lies within County Down, whose county town is Downpatrick. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across County Down.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary?⌄
Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary is at Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, County Down, BT8 8EX.
What denomination is Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary?⌄
Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope.
When are services at Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary?⌄
Service times for Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.drumbocarryduff.ie/ourparish/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.drumbocarryduff.ie/ourparish/.
How do I get to Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary?⌄
The church is at Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, County Down. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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