About St Patrick's Catholic Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church serving Newtownards and the surrounding parts of County Down. The building stands at Ballyphilip Road, Newtownards. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit portaferryparish.com/churches/st-patrick-s.
Roman Catholic churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. 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, home to Presbyterian, Church of Ireland, Catholic and Methodist congregations in nearly every town. Newtownards lies within County Down, whose county town is Downpatrick. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across County Down.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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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 St Patrick's Catholic Church?⌄
St Patrick's Catholic Church is at Ballyphilip Road, Newtownards, County Down.
What denomination is St Patrick's Catholic Church?⌄
St Patrick's Catholic Church 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 St Patrick's Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for St Patrick's Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://portaferryparish.com/churches/st-patrick-s or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://portaferryparish.com/churches/st-patrick-s.
How do I get to St Patrick's Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at Ballyphilip Road, Newtownards, 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 St Patrick's Catholic Church 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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