About Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Rathfriland, County Down, belongs to the Roman Catholic family of churches. The congregation meets at Newry Road, Rathfriland. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
Roman Catholic congregations represent one enduring branch of the Christian faith in these islands. 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 is one of many congregations found across Northern Ireland, home to Presbyterian, Church of Ireland, Catholic and Methodist congregations in nearly every town. Rathfriland lies within County Down, whose county town is Downpatrick. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Rathfriland worth getting to know.
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 Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church?⌄
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church is at Newry Road, Rathfriland, County Down.
What denomination is Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church?⌄
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church is part of the Roman Catholic family of churches. 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 Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at Newry Road, Rathfriland, 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 Saint Mary's Roman 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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