Diocese of Down & Dromore

19 Nov 2015

Revd Michael Parker installed as Canon in St Anne’s Cathedral

The Revd Michael Parker, rector of Carnalea in the Diocese of Down, was installed as a Canon of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday November 15.

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18 Nov 2015

Turning the clocks back – to January!

Back in January, Bangor Abbey was in the news as the clock faces on the famous tower were removed for refurbishment after being in situ for approximately 180 years.

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18 Nov 2015

Political accommodation and agreement welcomed by Church leaders

With the conclusion of the political negotiations and the publication of The Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan entitled ‘A Fresh Start’, involving political parties in...

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17 Nov 2015

Bishop Harold encourages us to pray during Prisons Week 15–21 November

The primary aim of Prisons Week (15–21 November) is to pray for and raise awareness of the needs of prisoners and their families, victims of offenders, prisons staff and all...

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16 Nov 2015

St Donard’s new Parish Centre is officially opened

On Saturday 14 November, Bishop Harold officially opened St Donard’s new Parish Centre, a project which marks the next chapter in the life of the Bloomfield parish.

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16 Nov 2015

Becoming a Diocesan Reader – information evening

Diocesan Readers are people in the Church of Ireland, from all walks of life, who are trained and licensed by the church to preach, teach and lead worship in a voluntary capacity.

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16 Nov 2015

Handel’s Messiah in Down Cathedral

If you’re one of those for whom the Christmas season would be incomplete without

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14 Nov 2015

June Butler MBE to be the new MU Diocesan President

Congratulations to June Butler MBE, who is to become the next Diocesan President of Down and Dromore Mothers’ Union. She succeeds Joy Silcock who has held the position for the...

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