Welcome to the Parish of St Teresa of Ávila,
Glen Road, Belfast
Sunday Masses: Holy Spirit Vigil 5pm (Saturday), St Matthias’ 10am, St Teresa’s 12 noon.
Weekday Masses: (Please refer to the latest Bulletin in the Parish News and Announcements section below for the times of Weekday Masses)
Stations of the Cross: after Friday 10am Mass followed by Adorations at St Teresa’s.
Confessions: Before Saturday Vigil Mass and on request.
A warm welcome to the website of the Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Belfast!
Our Parish, on the Glen Road in Belfast, is part of the Pastoral Community of West Belfast and is one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Down and Connor. It began life one hundred years ago on 15th October 1911 as part of the country parish of Derriaghy, a parish already steeped in rich ecclesiastical history. Since then it has grown to become the parish that it is today, with three churches, three schools and over 11,000 people.
Our website is a source of news and information about the parish, and also enables both parishioners and visitors to get in contact via the Contact Us page! You can also sign up to the Parish Mailing List using the “Follow” link at the bottom of this page.
We really hope you enjoy your online visit to our Parish!
God Bless!
Parish News and Announcements
The 30 most recent Parish News announcements are shown below. You can click on each Announcement title for more details, or click on the Parish News link at the top of this page to see all Parish News announcements, past and present. If you would like to receive notifications of News and Announcements to your Email Inbox, You can also sign up to the Parish Mailing List using the “Follow” link at the bottom of this page.
- The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 28th April 2024 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
- Messianic Fulfillment
This useful graphic shows how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament Messianic prophecies: - The Bible Alive in Church
This useful graphic shows the features you’ll find in Catholic Churches throughout the world, and their Biblical Origins. - Jubilee 2025 – General Calendar
You can find the Calendar below, or you can also visit the Jubilee 2025 Website and download the iubilaeum25 App to your phone. Click here to find out more. - Fátima 2024 – Down & Connor Diocesan Pilgrimage
Led by Bishop Alan McGuckian Pilgrimage Directors: Fr G McCloskey, Fr M Graham & Canon S Gilmore 20 August 2024, 7 Nights, £799 per person sharing - In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 21 April 2024 John 10:11-18 4th Sunday of Easter - Silent Retreat Programme 2024
- All Ireland Rosary Rally at Knock – Saturday, 1st June 2024
- The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 21st April 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd)
- Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR THE 61st WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS [21 April 2024] _________________________________ Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace Dear brothers and sisters! Each year, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations invites us to reflect on the precious gift of the Lord’s call to each of us, as members of his faithful pilgrim people, to participate in his loving plan and to embody the beauty of the Gospel in different states of life. Hearing that divine call, which is far from being an imposed duty – even in the name… Read more: Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations - St Pope John Paul II Awards
- Official Photographs from the Installation of Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ
Below is a selection of photographs from the installation of Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, as the 33rd Bishop of Down and Connor on 14th April 2024, the Third Sunday of Easter. Welcome, Bishop Alan! - In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 14th April 2024 Luke 24: 35-48 3rd Sunday of Easter - Diocesan Holy Hour for Vocations Sunday
On the Vigil of the Feast of the Good Shepherd, a Holy Hour will be prayed before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in every Cathedral in Ireland for Vocations JOIN US IN ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL BELFAST 20TH APRIL 2024 5:30PM – VIGIL MASS FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY 6:30PM HOLY HOUR FOR DIOCESAN VOCATIONS - The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 14th April 2024 – Third Sunday of Easter
- ANNUAL EDMUND RICE LECTURE 2024
“God Comes to us in Disguise” Speaker: Father Peter McVerry SJ - Bishop Alan McGuckian visits St Teresa’s Church
Bishop Alan pictured with Primary 5 pupils along with Mr Kennedy Mr White and Miss Quinn Anne and Trudy welcome Bishop Alan - In The Gospel Today
In The Gospel Today Sunday 7th April 2024 John 20:19-31 2nd Sunday of Easter - The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 7th April 2024 – Divine Mercy Sunday
- The St Teresa’s Parish Bulletin for Easter Sunday, 31st March 2024 – The Solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection
- St Teresa’s Primary School: Primary 3 Fundraising for Trócaire 2024
- Synodality Explored: Facing the Future Together
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April 2024 at St. John’s Welcome Centre, Knock Shrine - West Belfast Pastoral Area – Ministers of the Word Enrichment Day
West Belfast Pastoral Area – Ministers of the Word Enrichment Day - West Belfast Pastoral Area – a Time of Reflection and Renewal for all new and existing Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
West Belfast Pastoral Area – a Time of Reflection and Renewal for all new and existing Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Easter Ceremonies in St Teresa’s Parish
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