Diocese of Dromore
Clonduff Parish lies at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and encompasses the village of Hilltown and the nearby area of Cabra. The pastoral needs of our Parish are served by our three churches: Ballymaghery, Ballygorian and Cabra.
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Our Parish
The Parish of Clonduff lies at the foothills of the beautiful Mourne Mountains in County Down. Made up of 26 townlands, the parish is part of the Diocese of Dromore and encompasses the village of Hilltown and the nearby area of Cabra.
The River Bann rises on the southern slopes of Slieve Muck and flows through the Parish of Clonduff on its journey to Lough Neagh.
The pastoral needs of the parish are served by three churches: St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery; St John the Baptist, Ballygorian; and the Church of the Blessed Virgin, St Mary’s, Cabra.
Places of Worship
Three churches serving the people and communities of Clonduff Parish.
St John the Baptist, Ballygorian is the oldest church in the Parish, dating back to 1805. A plaque inside the main entrance records that it was built with contributions from all denominations.
Church details
The Church of St John the Evangelist dates back to 1844 and lies at the centre of Clonduff Parish. It has long been at the heart of parish worship and community life, welcoming parishioners for Mass, the sacraments and special celebrations throughout the year.
Church details
The Church of the Blessed Virgin St Mary’s Cabra serves families from Cabra and the surrounding townlands. A chapel was built here on Magennis land in 1783. The present chapel replaced the original structure in 1865 and was subsequently extensively renovated in 1934.
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Parish Life
For information about any parish group, contact the Parish Office and we will point you in the right direction.
