Community heartbroken as St Mary’s, Knockmoyle, celebrates its last Sunday Mass

Community heartbroken as St Mary’s, Knockmoyle, celebrates its last Sunday Mass Packed Church for the Final Mass at St Mary's Church Knockmoyle Co. Tyrone on 18 January 2026. Photo Liam McArdle.

St Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle, in Cappagh Parish, Co. Tyrone, has held its last Sunday Mass, after the parish suspended Sunday morning Mass amid growing pressure on clergy and a shortage of priests. The decision has been met with sadness locally, with parishioners describing it as heartbreaking for those with a deep attachment to the church…

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