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Two team vicars instituted for mission in Lecale
The service of institution at St Anne’s, Killough, on Sunday 3 March was a first for the diocese with the institution of two vicars together.
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Drumragh parishioners put their faith in Lee for Special Olympics success
There was warm applause in St Columba’s Church of Ireland in Omagh, on Sunday morning, 3rd March, after a special presentation to one of its own parishioners, Lee Mitchell, ahead of his trip to the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.
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Archbishop of Dublin appeals for the return of the head of 800 year old mummy
Almost one week after the theft of the head of the 800 year old mummy known as ‘The Crusader’ from the crypt of St Michan’s Church, Dublin, the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, has made a further plea for its safe return.
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Causing a stir in Donegal – Bishop commends parishioners at Thanksgiving Service
“There’s a stirring going on here,” the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, told worshippers in Donegal Town, on Friday evening, “and practical steps are being taken to respond to spiritual things.”
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Archbishops of Dublin visit desecrated St Michan’s Crypt
Both the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Dublin issued an appeal yesterday (Wednesday February 27) for the return of the head of an 800 year old mummy which was stolen during a raid at St Michan’s Church, Dublin, at the weekend.
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Praying with the Psalms during Lent
The Down and Dromore Diocesan Committee of the Church’s Ministry of Healing: The Mount is excited to announce a new devotional resource for Lent 2019 – Praying with the Psalms during Lent.
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Patrick’s Mysterious Adventure at Christ Church, Lisburn
Patrick’s Mysterious Adventure is back in Connor Diocese for its third year this March with the saint’s story coming to life in Christ Church Parish, Lisburn.
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Congregation prays for intruder after break–in at Greencastle Church of Ireland
Gardai are investigating a break–in at St Finian’s Church of Ireland in Greencastle, during which a cross was stolen.
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Appointment of new rector for Agherton
The Rev Canon Malcolm Ferry, rector of St Augustine’s Parish Church, Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, has been appointed rector of the Parish of Agherton, Portstewart, Connor Diocese.
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Crypt of St Michan’s Church, Dublin, desecrated by vandals
St Michan’s Church on Church Street, Dublin 7, has been targeted by thieves who have vandalised its crypt and taken the head of an 800 year old mummy known as ‘The Crusader’.