Diocesan News25 Jun 2009

Institution of youngest rector in Church of Ireland

The Rev Adrian Dorrian was instituted Rector of St Peter and St James, Belfast, at a service in St Peter’s Church on Monday June 22.

Diocesan News25 Jun 2009

Ordination of Deacons in Connor

Five new Deacons were ordained in the Diocese of Connor at a service in St Patrick’s Church, Ballymena, on Wednesday June 24.

Diocesan News24 Jun 2009

Address given by the Bishop of Clogher at Portora Royal School

Valedictory Service, Portora Royal School, June 24th 2009
Address given by Michael Jackson OP (1967-1975), Bishop of Clogher

Diocesan News19 Jun 2009

Bishop Good welcomes Acts of Decommissioning

The Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, has welcomed the announcement that three loyalist paramilitary groups are reported to have undertaken acts of decommissioning of weapons.

Diocesan News18 Jun 2009

Take Time to 'Be' rather than 'Do' - Bishop of Connor tells Synod

The Church of Ireland Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, urged people to take time to ‘be’ rather than always ‘do’ when he addressed a packed annual Synod.

Diocesan News13 Jun 2009

'We are a nation in trauma' says Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork

"Only the victims matter now – but State, Church and institutions in Irish society must take a good look at themselves to see what abuses or injustices they perpetuate"

Diocesan News12 Jun 2009

Connor Clergy Widows Second Annual Tea Party

Clergy widows from across Connor Diocese came together at St Peter’s Church, Belfast, on June 10 for the second annual widows’ tea.

Diocesan News12 Jun 2009

Four Priests Ordained in Diocese of Connor

Four new Priests were ordained in the Diocese of Connor in a service held in St Thomas’s Parish Church, Belfast, on June 11.

Diocesan News12 Jun 2009

The Revd Canon Dr William Johnston has been appointed Precentor of Clogher

Diocesan News09 Jun 2009

North Belfast teens meet Earl of Wessex at St James's Palace

Two teenagers from north Belfast had the opportunity to meet the Earl of Wessex, HRH Prince Edward, at St James’s Palace thanks to Sister Valerie Thom of the Church Army.