Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from 'The Irish Times'
New Bishop of Clogher
Next Friday in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, the Revd John McDowell will be consecrated as a bishop to serve as Bishop of Cogher in succession to Dr Michael Jackson who is now Archbishop of Dublin.
The new bishop is a Belfast man. Educated at Annadale Grammar School and Queen’s University, he worked in the aerospace industry and for the Confederation of British Industry before training for the ministry in the Church of Ireland Theological College. He was ordained in 1996 for the curacy of Antrim in the Diocese of Connor and was appointed Rector of Ballyrashane & Kildollagh in 1990.
In 2002 he moved to the Diocese of Down to his present position as Rector of Dundela and was subsequently elected a Clerical Honorary Secretary for the Diocese of Down. Since 2009 he has been a Clerical Honorary Secretary of the General Synod.
Yesterday (Friday) the Bishop of Meath & Kildare attended the Anglican-Orthodox International Commission meeting in Albania which will continue until next Friday
Tomorrow (Sunday) morning, at 10.45, RTE Radio will broadcast a Harvest Thanksgiving Service from St Mary’s Church, Tipperary, with a reflection by Petronelle Clifton-Brown and an address by the Dean of Cashel, Dr Philip Knowles. At Evensong in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Canon Victor Stacey will be the preacher at a Service of Commemoration for the Battle of Britain. In Agher Church, Summerhill, Co. Meath, at 3pm, there will be an Edwardian Soirée in aid of the stained glass restoration. There will be entertainment, wine and refreshments and dressing up, while optional, is desired.
In St Patrick’s Cathedral at 3.15pm the Archbishop of Armagh will ordain two deacon interns for service in the Diocese of Armagh – Jacob Caldwell will serve in Magherafelt and Richard Conlan in Ballymore. At the same service he will ordain Stephanie Woods as an intern deacon for the Diocese of Clogher.
For a month each autumn the Bishop of Cashel & Ossory takes up residence in one of his diocesan cathedrals. This year, beginning tomorrow (Sunday), Bishop Burrows will be in St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore, where the dean is the Very Revd Paul Draper.
On Tuesday evening the Archbishop of Dublin will preside in St James’ Church, Crinken, where the Revd Trevor Stevenson will be introduced as the new chaplain. Mr Stevenson has been Director of the Fields of Life Trust since returning to Ireland in 1998 after service with CMS in Uganda. On Thursday Archbishop Jackson and Archbishop Martin will visit the National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
The lunchtime recital in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, on Wednesday will be given by Peter Sebestyen (cello) and Adam Scheck (double bass). At 6pm, in the ‘Inspiring Lives’ series, which part of Dublin Public Libraries UNESCO City of Literature programme, Brian Keenan, Dave Kenny and John Lonergan will talk in St Patrick’s Deanery. Booking, which is essential for this event, is via 01-6744862/6744873 ot at [email protected]
On Thursday morning in St Conleth’s College, Clyde Road, Dublin, there will be an Autumn Fayre in aid of St Mary’s Home, Pembroke Park, while at lunchtime the DIT Conservatory will present a recital in St Stephen’s Church, with Maria Greenan (piano) and Deirdre Reddy (violin). In St Peter’s Church, Bandon, the Bishop of Cork will preside at a Diocesan Service to mark the beginning of the school year.
On Friday the gardener and broadcaster, Helen Dillon, will open a Flower Festival in St Luke’s Church, Douglas, Cork, which will continue until next Sunday.
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