Diocese of Down & Dromore

20 Sep 2017

Revd Chris Bennett appeals for return of precious sketchbook

Revd Chris Bennett, who runs the Dock Cafe in Titanic Quarter, has appealed in the Belfast Telegraph and on the radio for the return of a stolen ‘sketchbook of memories’ left...

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19 Sep 2017

New rector for Stormont Parish

Bishop Harold has instituted Revd Emma Rutherford as rector of Stormont. Emma is only the third rector in the parish’s 55 year history and the first woman to be appointed. The...

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19 Sep 2017

A message from Bishop Dan Herzog

Our friend Bishop Dan Herzog (Diocese of Albany), who underwent colon surgery in early summer, has written with news of his recovery. 

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17 Sep 2017

Announcing three appointments in the diocese

We are delighted to announce three appointments in the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

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17 Sep 2017

Congratulations to Revd Clare Kakuru

Congratulations to Revd Clare Kakuru who was introduced as the new minister of The Church on the Hill, Maghaberry, on Saturday 16 September 2017.

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15 Sep 2017

Grant will have positive impact on Belfast Cathedral’s destiny

A grant from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has allowed Belfast Cathedral to appoint two new members of staff who will work to attract more people into the historic building in the...

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15 Sep 2017

Fresh energy and enthusiam at IRAD talks in South Africa

A rector from Down Diocese was one of the theologians from the Anglican and Reformed/Presbyterian traditions gathered in the South African city of Durban last week (31 August to...

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14 Sep 2017

Simon says – an interview with our National Youth Officer

In November 2016 Simon Henry was appointed to the newly created role of Church of Ireland Youth Officer. 

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