In Confession, Christ meets us with forgiveness, healing, and peace, clearing away all that hinders our welcome of the newborn King. We warmly invite all parishioners to take part in this Sacrament during Advent, renewing their souls and restoring joy as we await the coming of Christ. Join us on Sunday 21st December between 1pm and 3pm to experience God’s healing grace!

Come and enjoy the familiar sounds of Christmas at our annual carol services in Ballycastle. Expect familiar carols, a peaceful setting, and a chance to step away from the busyness of the season for a short while. We would love to see you there, whether you sing beautifully, enthusiastically, or prefer to let others lead the tune!

On Sunday 14th December we will celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with Dom Aelred Magee, OCSO. Fr Aelred will preach at the 10am, 12noon and 3pm Masses (note: Mass at 3pm will include Anointing of the Sick), and he will lead us in the Evening Prayer of the Church with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction at 6pm. Click ‘read more’ for further details!

Parishioners are encouraged to read this important statement from Bishop McGuckian regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on Religious Education.

There are a number of very worthwhile festive events taking place over the next few weeks that we encourage you to support. Click here for more details:

DOWN & CONNOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 9 - 14 JULY 2026: We are seeking doctors, registered nurses and volunteers to care for pilgrims who need medical, nursing, personal care or assistance to make their pilgrimage to Lourdes possible. New members are welcome for our medical, nursing brancardier (adult male helpers) and handmaiden (adult female helpers) teams.

The previously unpublished sermons and some lectures of the late Very Rev James O’Kane, RIP, former Professor at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth and more recently priest of Ballintoy, Culfeightrin, and Cushendun parishes, have been collated in a new publication entitled “Christ Our Anchor” which is now available from Shanway Press.

Pope Leo XIV has declared Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. Click here to find out more about what this means and why it is important.

Click ‘Read More’ to view Mass times for the upcoming Holy Day of Obligation

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) have now reviewed the (extensive and varied!) feedback from the recent survey and have identified six main themes, or areas for action. Click ‘Read More’ to find out more about the themes and our Parish Information Meeting on Monday 3rd November.