Diocese of Down & Dromore

28 Jun 2012

Anglican mission agency USPG to change its name

At its annual conference this week (25–27 June 2012) the 311–year–old Anglican mission and development agency USPG announced it will be changing its name.

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28 Jun 2012

First mission team heads to Uganda

In the early hours of 28 June, a team of 21 young men and leaders from Christ Church Kilkeel Boys’ Brigade set out on their journey to Nakasongola, Uganda.

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28 Jun 2012

Bishop Mouneer meets with President Mohammed Mursi of Egypt

Dear Friends,

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27 Jun 2012

Ballybeen parishioner receives royal treatment!

Pictured below with Sammy Douglas MLA, is Mr John Leishman, who served in World War II at El Alamein and Normandy. He is a parishioner at St Mary’s Ballybeen and went on the...

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27 Jun 2012

Release International urges protection for Egyptian and Syrian Christians

Release International is calling on Foreign Secretary William Hague to keep human and religious rights at the forefront of any talks with Egyptian and Syrian authorities.

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27 Jun 2012

Rector of Ballyholme joins radio commentary team

Canon Simon Doogan, rector of Ballyholme, joined Wendy Austin on Talkback on 26 June as the programme featured the Diamond Jubilee service in St Macartin’s Cathedral.

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26 Jun 2012

The Queen attends Thanksgiving Service at St Macartin’s Cathedral

HM Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, has attended a Service of Thanksgiving in St Macartin’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Enniskillen to mark The...

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26 Jun 2012

New rector instituted at Kilmore and Inch

The Grouped Parishes of Kilmore and Inch welcomed their new rector, Revd Stephen Smyth, following his institution on 26 June 2012 in Inch Parish Church. The preacher at the...

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