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Enniskillen Church peace builders honoured with OBEs
The King honours Dean Kenny Hall and Monsignor Peter O’Reilly
Two clerics who are committed to peace building in Enniskillen and Co Fermanagh are named as recipients of OBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
The Church of Ireland Dean of Clogher, the Very Reverend Kenny Hall, and his Catholic counterpart, Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, say they are honoured by the recognition.
In a joint statement, the Dean and Monsignor said: “We are honoured to have been recommended to His Majesty The King in this year’s Birthday Honours List for the OBE for Services to Reconciliation and Peace Building in Enniskillen and County Fermanagh.
“While our names appear in the citation, we see this recognition as belonging to many people across our community who, over many years, have chosen friendship over suspicion, encounter over separation and hope over fear.
“One of the enduring images of our shared journey has been the simple act of crossing the street between St Macartin’s Cathedral and St Michael’s Church. For us, that has come to symbolise something important: recognising what connects us as well as what distinguishes us.
“We are grateful for the privilege of serving this community and we thank all those who have walked that journey with us and before us.”
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Rev Dr Ian Ellis, says he is delighted for Dean Kenny Hall and Monsignor Peter O’Reilly.
Bishop Ian said; “‘I am so pleased for Dean Kenny Hall and Monsignor Peter O’Reilly on the receipt of these honours from His Majesty, King Charles.
“Together they have worked tirelessly and courageously for better community and church relationships in Enniskillen and more widely in Co Fermanagh.
“These honours are richly deserved in acknowledgment of the consistent witness both have given to the gospel of reconciliation.”
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