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Archbishop of York to visit Clogher Diocese
The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, will make his first visit to Ireland since his appointment as Primate from Thursday 23-Sunday 26 March 2006. At the invitation of the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson, the Archbishop will visit Clogher diocese to join the 1500th anniversary celebrations of St Macartan.
During the four-day visit, the Archbishop will speak at a number of events throughout the diocese. This will include preaching at special services at St Macartan?s Cathedral, Clogher and St Macartin?s Cathedral, Enniskillen and delivering a public lecture on the subject of Christianity and Conflict at Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen.
Archbishop Sentamu will also meet with clergy and lay people, members of the Mothers? Union, students from various schools in both Monaghan and Fermanagh counties, and he will preach at two parishes on Mothering Sunday (26 March).
Speaking in advance of the Archbishop?s visit, Bishop Jackson said, ?I am delighted to welcome Archbishop Sentamu to Clogher Diocese. He comes to us through Macartan 1500 when we mark fifteen hundred years of Christian witness in this part of Ireland. In celebrating our involvement in today?s Church of Ireland, we seek to engage with members of the wider community. Archbishop Sentamu has much to teach us in understanding the place of the Church in today?s world.?
Further information from:
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Press Officer: Sarah Williams (duty phone) +44 (0)7787 881582
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Extracts from the Archbishop?s programme:
Thursday 23 March
Morning Arrive
12.45pm Visit to Portora Royal School where the Archbishop will meet with senior students.
3.30pm Short walkabout in Enniskillen.
7.00pm The Archbishop will deliver a public lecture at Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. He will speak on the subject of Christianity & Conflict.
8.00pm The Archbishop will attend a civic reception hosted by Fermanagh District Council.
Friday 24 March
Morning The Archbishop will visit pupils at St Macartan?s College, Monaghan and Monaghan Collegiate School.
8.00pm The Archbishop will preach at a special Holy Communion Service in St Macartan?s Cathedral, Clogher. During the service the Archbishop will also dedicate a stone to mark the 1500th anniversary of the Diocese of Clogher.
Saturday 25 March
Morning The Archbishop will meet with members of the Mothers? Union in Aghavea. This will be followed by a service of Holy Communion for the MU, clergy and laity.
7.30pm The Archbishop will preach at a special diocesan praise service in St Macartin?s Cathedral, Enniskillen. The Archbishop will speak on the cost of discipleship. The service will include the commissioning by the Bishop of a youth team from throughout the diocese to go to Chile.
Sunday 26 March ? Mothering Sunday *please note British Summer Times begins*
9.30am The Archbishop will preach at Morning Service in Templecarne Parish Church, Pettigo.
11.00am The Archbishop will preach at Magheraculmoney Parish Church, Ardess.
Afternoon Depart
A full biography of Dr Sentamu is available from the Church of Ireland press office on 028 90232909, or can be found at the following link: http://www.cofe.anglican.org/news/pr9005.html
Further information about the visit and Macartan 1500 can be found on the Clogher Diocese website at: http://www.clogher.anglican.org/1500/