The Church of Mater Dei is a church of the 20th century, first opened in 1974. The senior curate at the time, Fr Brendan Mooney, acting on behalf of the Parish Priest, Fr Patrick Kerr, who was in poor health, was presented the task of creating a new place of worship for the growing population […]
St Vincent De Paul. At an area meeting of St Vincent De Paul on Wednesday 15 April 2026, certificates and medals were presented to members to recognise their service to this organisation. From Glenavy & Killead two members were honoured, Joe O’Boyle for 50+ years and Eddie Forester 15+ years.
📣 We’re Almost There! The Mater Dei renovation is nearly complete, and as we prepare for the rededication of our iconic church, we need YOUR help to preserve its history! ✨ Were you or your family living in Crumlin during the early 1970s?✨ Do you remember Mater Dei being built?✨ Did you attend St Joseph’s […]
The Christmas Parish Draw took place at week 35. Brendan McAnespie the site manager of Piperhill Construction, the company assigned to carry out the renovations selected the winning numbers. The visit was also an opportunity to take a few photographs of the progress of the renovation of Mater Dei to date. The new entrance hall […]
The Parish Christmas Bazaar took place on 30 November 2025 and once again it was a great opportunity for all in our parish and community to meet and enjoy some festive cheer together. The Rodeo Reindeer made a second visit for the amusement of young and old! We also had a visit from Santa Claus. […]
Storm Eowyn In January 2025 St Joseph’s Parochial House, which dates to the early 1890’s, was damaged by Storm Eowyn. The lead lifted from the roof of the old historic building and repairs were required. Scaffolding was erected in September 2025 and a company engaged to fix the roof. This involved replacing the damaged lead […]
We visited Outlaw Barbers located at Unit 1, Eurospar complex, 5 Mill Road, Crumlin for the Grand Autumn Draw. The joint owners Shane and Andy selected the numbers with the help of Owen and Mick. Opened in 2018, the best way to get an appointment in this very professional establishment is via booking system hhtps://outlawbarberingcompany.nearcut.com […]
Peace with Creation This year’s Season of Creation has as its theme “Peace with Creation”, inspired by the passage from Isaiah32:14-18; “My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” In a world of challenges and division, marked by war and climate change, how can we as people […]
On Saturday 13 September 2025 all the families and the Godparents of the children baptised in our Parish in 2024 joined together in a celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. The ceremony was to remind us of all the gifts we receive in Baptism and the promises we have made, and most importantly as parents […]
Thanks to all who took part in the Annual Parish Treasure Hunt on Sunday 7 September and all who provided the delicious supper, the apple crumble went down a treat.A special thanks to Joe & Josephine O Boyle who set the clues, to Joe who presented the prizes and all who helped in the hall. […]