Diocesan News23 Apr 2021

Annalong Parish welcomes a new rector

The Revd Geoff Hamilton has received a warm welcome from his new congregation in Kilhorne Church, Annalong.

Diocesan News23 Apr 2021

Funeral service for the Rev John Anderson held in Derrykeighan

Speaking at the funeral service for the Rev John Anderson in St Colman’s Parish Church, Derrykeighan, the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, paid tribute to John’s sense of commitment, his intellect, warmth of character, wit and devotion.

Diocesan News20 Apr 2021

Belfast Cathedral receives grant of £62,200 from the Heritage Recovery Fund to help recover from effects of the Covid–19 pandemic

Belfast Cathedral has been awarded £62,200 to help it recover from the impact of the Covid–19 pandemic.

Diocesan News19 Apr 2021

St Bestius’ Church’s new window revealed

Parishioners and friends of St Bestius’ Church in Killeter arrived on the afternoon of Sunday 18th April to get their first proper glimpse of the church’s new stained glass window which celebrates their parish’s links with the famous hymn–writer, Cecil Frances Alexander.

Diocesan News19 Apr 2021

Diocese trains 47 new Parish Readers

Congratulations to the 47 people from 32 parishes across the Diocese of Down and Dromore who have just completed the Parish Readers’ Course.

Diocesan News19 Apr 2021

New Rector announced for the Parishes of Kilmore and St Saviour’s

The Board of Nomination for the parishes of Kilmore and St Saviour’s has elected the Revd Carlton Baxter to be the new Incumbent.

Diocesan News19 Apr 2021

Duke’s contribution to peace in Ireland recalled

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has recalled the late Prince Philip’s contribution to peace in Ireland as one of The Duke of Edinburgh’s many legacies. His remark came during his sermon at a Special Service in St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry on the eve of His late Royal Highness’s funeral.

Diocesan News16 Apr 2021

A Service of Thanksgiving for HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

A special recorded Service from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on the eve of the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Diocesan News16 Apr 2021

‘These wheels were made for pushing’

Wheelchair push for Aware

After spending the last year in lockdown and being restricted to a 5km radius, Simon Malley wondered how many kilometres he could do in his wheelchair in a month without leaving his 5km restriction.

Diocesan News16 Apr 2021

‘Big reveal’ in sight for Killeter Parish Church’s new stained glass window

Friends and parishioners of St Bestius’ Church in Killeter have a date with history on Sunday when a new stained glass window celebrating the parish’s links with the famous hymn–writer, Cecil Frances Alexander, will be revealed in all its glory.