Diocesan News
Five new priests ordained in Connor Diocese
Five new priests were ordained in Connor Diocese at a service held in St James’ Parish Church, Belfast, on Monday June 9.
The St Columba’s Day Ordination was conducted by the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, Bishop of Connor.The five candidates were the Rev Barry Forde for the curacy of Coleraine; the Rev Campbell Dixon in the Non-Stipendary Ministry for the curacy of Jordanstown; the Rev John McClure in the Non-Stipendary Ministry for the curacy of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin; the Rev Kenneth Gamble in the Non-Stipendary Ministry for the curacy of Ballymacash and the Rev Mark Reid in the Non Stipendary Ministry for the curacy of Glenavy.
At the Ordination of Priests in St James’ Parish Church, Belfast, on June 9 are, from left: Alan White, Dean’s Verger; the Ven Stephen Ford, Archdeacon of Dalriada; the Rev Barry Forde; Dean John Bond, Dean of Connor; the Rev Campbell Dixon; the Ven Barry Dodds, Archdeacon of Belfast; the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, Bishop of Connor; the Rev Clifford Skillen, Bishop’s Chaplain; Canon Will Murphy, Director of Ordinands; the Rev John McClure; the Rev William Taggart, Assistant Registrar; the Rev Kenneth Gamble; the Rev Mark Reid; Canon Edgar Turner, Registrar, and the Rev Charles McCollum rector of St James.
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