This church in the heart of Belfast as far as I know is the oldest church in Belfast. Even though it is not my parish I would if possible visit here several times a week. There is a beautiful ambience within this historic building. Often during a busy day of shopping I would find myself drawn to St Marys. Once inside it is somewhat of a little oasis you sometimes forget that you are in the heart of a busy city centre. There is also to the side of the church a beautiful grotto within a lovely garden. If you are visiting Belfast this place is definitely worth a visit. You will not be disappointed. I will add some photos in a future post.

A peaceful place to be with the Lord Jesus. Come, let go of your sufferings, and go home with peace. He came down from heaven to take your cross, but in one condition: you must let Him take it and stay loyal to Him. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16

This chapel is gorgeous! In 1782 there were 365 Catholics in Belfast but no church. The Presbyterian and Church of Ireland people funded the building of St Mary’s - a fact probably a lot of people don’t know. Mass was first celebrated in 1784. The pulpit was donated by the Anglican Vicar of the church in High Street, Belfast in 1813. Back in the day it was common for a new baby to be baptised in St Mary’s but to go on and worship at the Church of Ireland - another little known fact. Outside there’s a beautiful grotto garden.

My wife grew up Catholic and her father being from Belfast was raised Protestant. He never attended the Catholic church’s services with the family so to be in the heart of Northern Ireland and find the most historic Catholic church with an open garden to worship publicly, pray to the patron Saint Mary and light a candle for loved ones was priceless to her. She is missing her father who couldn’t make the trip due to his recent health scare, missing friends who passed within this past year and praying for peace & comfort for anyone suffering from afflictions, grief or suffering during this holiday season. May The Lord Hear Her Prayers. Amen

Situated on Chapel Lane, just off Castle St in Belfast. A beautiful little church in a rather down-at-heel area. Daily mass at 1.00pm, Sunday mass at 10.00am, with another As Gaeilge at 11.30. I travel 30 miles on a Sunday, if I'm free, to attend mass here. The church feels welcoming and intimate; nó orgán - there is a guitarist on Sundays, and sometimes a violinist as well. Always emerge feeling refreshed and renewed - and I'm not even a Catholic! Pay St Mary's a visit next time you're in Belfast.

St Mary's is a little moment of personal peace and tranquility in the city especially during peak shopping times. A beautiful atmosphere inside that hasn't changed in a hundred or so years. The grotto and garden area adjacent also a quiet place to pray or just reflect and walk around.

A really warm and spiritual church in the heart of Belfast. I visit on a semi frequent basis and always feel a warmth from there There is a grotto dedicated to Mary outside to the right also. Lovely

Beautiful church in Belfast City centre

A beautiful old fashioned religous osasis in a busy modern city, a peaceful place for a prayer and contemplation you get a sense of how Ireland was mid twentieth century

PEACE LOVE JOY MET JESUS N LOVELY PEOPLE ....

Maria loved this wee church , sadly missed by all , thinking you today always Maria Brady

The oldest Catholic church in Belfast still.providing a wonderful service for the people of the city who flock to it every day for Mass and Confessions etv.A truly beautiful.and historic building at the heart of the city. Blessed be God for His church and all who are part of it.

Been singing i the choir for 25 years and just love it , great chapel

It's a beautiful chapel, I go to sit for a few quite moment's

We had mass on 1st of November, All Saints. The beautiful Roman Catholic Church. The grotto is marvelous and was made from a stone of the grotto from Lourdes sanctuary

Beautiful Chapel in the centre of Belfast. Peaceful and calm to take a few minutes out for peaceful reflection. I love the serenity in this Chapel x

A beautiful experience at the holy hour on Friday so moving. Recommend it for anyone just lovely

The most silent place In Belfast. Recover from stress inside this wonderful Church. Admire the artistry of the Italian painters.

It was a blessing to be able to go to Confessions. All the guidelines in place Thanks to the volunteers in the Parish. God Bless you all

55 years since I was in this Church. I had forgotten how beautiful the interior was. The exterior grotto is quite nice also.

Chapel is a beautiful building in the centre of belfast their was mass being said 1pm so we stayed to the end a lot of people where in the church + it was well spaced out in each row of seats with attendance to see everyone to the pew.well done to all concern ..

Its awesome..used to go here.

Love this church. So steeped in history and a real sanctuary in the midst of city chaos. The grotto of our Lady of Lourdes is just beautiful!