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D–Day commemorations in photos
We’re grateful to those who have recorded this week’s commemorations of D–Day in beautiful photography, both in France and at home.
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Father John Patrick O’Brien SSC, Roman Catholic chaplain to the Royal Ulster Rifles
A reflection on Fr Jack O’Brien, Roman Catholic chaplain to the Royal Ulster Rifles, delivered by Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Royal Irish Regiment Service at Ranville on Friday, 7th June 2024.
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The Revd James McMurray–Taylor, Church of Ireland chaplain to the First Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles, 1943–47
A reflection on the Revd James McMurray–Taylor, Church of Ireland chaplain to the First Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles 1943–47, who landed on Sword Beach, Normandy, on D–Day, delivered by Archbishop John McDowell at the Royal Irish Regiment Service at Ranville on Friday, 7th June 2024.
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Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin reflect on D–Day
‘Today we commend our D–Day chaplains. As war threatens the world, we stand for peace and reconciliation’
Speaking in Normandy at the prayer service to mark the 80th anniversary of the D–Day landing, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, Archbishop John McDowell, and the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin, have reflected together on the sacrifice of those who gave their lives on D–Day 1944.
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Enniskillen community gathers to commemorate D–Day 80 years on
A large number of people including civic leaders and representatives of the Armed Forces and Regimental Associations gathered in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, on Thursday evening, 6 June for the D–Day Commemoration Service at which the Royal Air Forces Association Fermanagh Branch participated.
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Armagh commemorates 80th anniversary of D–Day
Leaders from civic and community life alongside members of the public gathered in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, on Thursday evening (6th June 2024) for a service of commemoration, recalling with gratitude, the sacrifice made by so many on the beaches of Normandy exactly 80 years ago.
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Archbishop McDowell reflects on meeting Pope Francis
Writing in today’s Irish News (5th June 2024), Archbishop John McDowell comments on his recent meeting with Pope Francis and recalls how the richness of good cross–community relationships makes society more whole.
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Bereavement webinar with the Marriage Council
The Church of Ireland Marriage Council is hosting a 1–hour online webinar next Monday, 10th June, from 1pm, looking at how church leaders and members of churches can provide support to spouses and partners after the death of their loved one.
Diocesan News
Photo gallery: Belfast Cathedral’s 120th anniversary
Belfast Cathedral welcomed civic, church, political and community leaders as well as clergy and representatives of parishes across Connor and Down and Dromore on Sunday June 2 as it marked 120 years since the Consecration of St Anne’s.
