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In line with the updated list of places that should close, issued yesterday evening by the NI executive:  (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-essential-businesses-and-services) All Churches should now be closed except for funerals. The live streaming of Mass etc may continue from behind closed doors. Updated guidance from the Diocese relating to funerals will be issued later today.

In addition to previous directives issued, these directives are effective immediately Public Health Advice The Government has issued new and strict directionsrestricting public movement. We call on every person in the Diocese to adhere strictly to these instructions. Churches, Parish Offices and Parochial Properties As per government guidelines, churches will remain open to the public […]

 Public Health Advice We strongly advise and encourage all clergy, diocesan employees and all the faithful to adhere strictly to the public health guidelines issued by government. The latest government advice can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus  Baptisms Baptisms may continue to be celebrated, by appointment. Only one child should be baptised on any one occasion. […]

Parish News… Weekly Collection 1st March £1425.00 Thank you for your generous financial support Holy Communion for those who are sick or housebound (First Friday calls) will not take place until further notice. PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES   The new parish envelopes are on hold due to the circumstances. We will keep you updated. Local Masses on […]

Local Masses on webcam can be found at www.mcnmedia.tv ; you can check out St Michael’s Parish and St Oliver Plunkett Parish. Unfortunately  St Agnes’ Do not have a Web Cam. St Michaels’ Parish Mass Times  Monday – Friday 10am Sunday -11am St Oliver Plunkett Mass  Times:  Monday – Wednesday – 10.00am Friday  7.30pm Saturday […]

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TO PUBLIC The current Covid-19 situation, we at St Agnes parish are taking this seriously and our number one priority remains the safety and well-being of our staff and Parishioners. We have put measures in place to make sure all our staff are stringent around hygiene and cleaning regimes including thorough, frequent hand washing. […]

PARISH UPDATES DIRECTIVES FOR THE DIOCESE OF DOWN AND CONNOR Effective Wedsneday 18 March 2020 until further Notice  Aware of growing public anxiety, out of particular concern for the more vulnerable members of our community and to avoid any confusion, we are updating our directives with effect from Wednesday 18 March 2020    Public Health […]

These directives are issued in accordance with the advice issued by Public Health Authorities in Northern Ireland. We continue to monitor this advice closely and will update these directives accordingly.  The obligation to attend Mass Considering the current situation, all the faithful are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days […]