Diocesan News31 Jan 2017

Down and Dromore Pastoral Care Course begins

The second of two pastoral care courses has just begun in St. Donard’s parish halls.

Diocesan News31 Jan 2017

Three Connor parishioners celebrate their 100th birthdays!

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, has had several parties to attend in January, with no less than three Connor parishioners celebrating their 100th birthdays!

Diocesan News26 Jan 2017

17th Century painting goes on display in St Anne’s

A 17th Century painting entitled ‘The Agony of Christ in Gethsemane’ has gone on display in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.

Diocesan News25 Jan 2017

BACI 2017 Lent Study Aims to Shine Biblical Wisdom on the Migrant Crisis

The Biblical Association of the Church of Ireland launched its 2017 Lenten Bible Study in Church House, Dublin, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday January 24). ‘God’s Heart for Migrants – Biblical Wisdom for a World in Turmoil’ has been produced by David Shepherd of TCD for BACI and comprises five Bible studies focusing on migration.

Diocesan News25 Jan 2017

Appointment of two new Diocesan Staff

Down & Dromore is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of staff to Church House, Mr Roy Lawther and Mr Brian Lavery.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2017

Appointment to the Parish of Aghalee

The Reverend Paul McAdam, Incumbent of the Parish of Loughgall, in the Diocese of Armagh, has been appointed as Incumbent of the Parish of Aghalee, in the Diocese of Dromore.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2017

Service of Welcome in Holy Trinity Church, Rathkeale

The parishioners of Rathkeale and Kilnaughtin heartily welcomed Canon Patrick Comerford as their new priest–in–charge at a service in Holy Trinity Church, Rathkeale.

Diocesan News20 Jan 2017

Service of Introduction for New Assistant Priest & Church of Ireland Chaplain to the Defence Forces

A large gathering of friends, family, parishioners and guests joined Rev Fran Grasham in St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, on the evening of 19 January.

Diocesan News16 Jan 2017

Historic installation of Lay Canons in St Anne’s Cathedral

History was made in St Anne’s Cathedral on Sunday January 15 when the Cathedral’s first Lay Canons were installed.

Diocesan News16 Jan 2017

St Anne’s Cathedral organist to retire after 34 years

St Anne’s organist to retire

Mr Ian Barber, who has been Organist at St Anne’s Cathedral for 34 years, is to retire later this year.