Coronavirus Updates

Updates Links
Parish Covid Team – further update in relation to weddings and funerals Weddings & funerals guidelines – updated 21 February 2022
Update from Parish Covid Team following easing of restrictions Covid update 18 February 2022
Message from Parish Covid Team November 2021 Covid Update November 2021
Advice re wearing face coverings Appeal for Masks
Statement from Catholic Bishops of Ireland Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Ireland January 2021
‘Stay at home’ – Respiratory team’s plea to NI public March 2020 Click Here to watch the video


Northern Ireland now has full access to the 111 Helpline on coronavirus. This is available 24/7 to provide advice, for those who may have concerns.

Contacting your GP: If you are worried about symptoms, contact your GP via telephone. Anyone with flu-like symptoms is advised not to go to your GP’s surgery or to A&E but to seek advice over the telephone.

Click here for Advice for Couples and Families

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COVID-19 DIRECTIVES FOR THE DIOCESE OF DOWN AND CONNOR – Public Health Advice

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

All members of our parishes, clergy and diocesan employees should adhere to the public health advice, which includes:

  • good hand and respiratory hygiene
  • Self-isolation if you are unwell
  • travel advice

The latest Government advice can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus