On Saturday 14th April, the world famous bells of St Anne’s, Shandon in Cork rang in celebration for the engagement of Ian Johnston and Niamh Murray.
On Friday, 13th April, Archbishop Richard Clarke (Church of Ireland Primate of All Ireland), the Revd Brian Anderson (President of the Irish Council of Churches), the Rt Revd Noble McNeely (Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland), and Bishop Noel Treanor (Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor) met with BBC Religion Editor Martin Bashir and BBC Northern Ireland Director Peter Johnston.
An intrepid trio from St Stephen’s & St Luke’s, Diocese of Connor, will step off the roof of the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on Sunday April 22 and abseil down its walls to raise funds for their parish.
Parishioners from the United Parish of Christ Church and St John’s, Ballyclare, enjoyed a Family Weekend at the Kilbroney Centre, Rostrevor.
Aurelia Kelly, organiser of Drummaul, Duneane and Ballyscullion parishes’ ME at 8 project, has jointly launched a ladies’ fitness initiative to mark National Walking Month.
The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell, has announced two appointments to the Chapter of Clogher Cathedral.
The new edition of the Eco–Congregation Ireland newsletter highlights events and suggested activities to help parishes take a greater interest in the environment.
The Diocese of Connor has announced the appointment of Mrs Lorraine Ogilby who has taken over as PA to the Bishop of Connor following the retirement of Mrs Rosemary Patterson.
A new set of Guidelines for the Safe Custody and Copyright of Parish Records and Memorials in Burial Grounds has been issued. Recent situations involving copying and/or publication of parish registers and other records held locally, as well as memorials in burial grounds, have prompted this action.
