Welcome!

Welcome to the online presence of our Parish of Ardkeen, located in the breathtaking setting of the Ards Peninsula, between the shores of Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea — an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Our Parish is one of five parishes that make up the Ards Peninsula Family of Parishes. Together with the parishes of Ballyphilip (Portaferry) and Ballygalget, we are located in the Upper Ards, while Bangor Parish, with Newtownards and Comber Parish are in the Lower Ards. Our Parish has three churches: St. Joseph’s at Ballycranbeg, St. Mary Star of the Sea at Nunsquarter, and St. Patrick’s at Lisbane – a historical gem on the shore of Strangford Lough.

Our mission is to be a vibrant and welcoming Catholic parish witnessing Christian prayerfulness and joyful service in the broader community.

We hope you will find all the information you need using the quick links above or by exploring the site in more detail. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Even better, why not come along and say hello in person? We’d love to see you, and there are many ways you can get involved in the life of the parish. Whatever your needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you are new to the Parish, we invite you to register using the following link.

God bless.

Fr Robert Sloan PP