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Welcome to Saul Parish, from the Irish sabhall phadraig meaning Patrick’s barn. It is claimed that when St Patrick came to Ireland in 432, strong currents swept his boat through the Strangford Lough tidal narrows, and he landed where the Slaney river flows into the lough. The local chieftan Dichu was quickly converted and gave him a barn, and it was here that St Patrick founded his first church in Ireland at Saul.


Nearby on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a huge statue of St Patrick with bronze panels showing scenes from his life. St Patrick was born near Dumbarton in Scotland in the year 387, died at Saul on 17th March 461, and is buried in nearby Downpatrick. Our church today is a modern church having gone through extensive renovations in 2008, and has 2000 families most of whom have very close ties with the church.


The parish is led by Fr. Paul Alexander pp. Mass is celebrated every day, and a full schedule of our mass times can be viewed on this website.

Mass Times

Please be advised that mass times are subject to change and Holy days of obligation will be announced closer to the time.

** We advise that you check our recent bulletin or Facebook page for the most up to date announcements in relation to this.

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St Tassachs’ Church Carlin

St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th
Sunday of each month at 12 noon
Hols as announced

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Mass Times 2
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St Patrick’s Church Saul

Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm
Hols as announced

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St Joseph's Church Ballycruttle

Mass on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12 noon
Hols as announced

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