Statement by Archbishop John McDowell on attack in Sydney
In a statement following the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Archbishop John McDowell expressed his sympathy with the Jewish community.
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In a statement following the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Archbishop John McDowell expressed his sympathy with the Jewish community.
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The Kerygma Choir marked both their 10th Anniversary and the end of an era with a wonderful Christmas Concert on Saturday 13 December in Down Cathedral.
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The vision to turn St Patrick’s Ballymacarrett into a Diocesan Resource Church is taking shape with the recent arrival of workmen on site.
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The 49th annual Black Santa Appeal at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, will begin on the Cathedral steps on Monday 15 December at 10.30am.
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This year's Clive West Memorial Lecture will be given by the Rt Revd Dr Yassir Eric, a radical Muslim converted to Christianity at the age of 19.
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An evening for young people in the diocese in Hillsborough Parish Church on Saturday 13 December. A short praise service led by our youth band, followed by pizza, dessert and toast...
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Bishop David has appointed the Revd Canon Bill Press as Area Dean for Lagan in Down Diocese.
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Our vision is to have a Diocesan Evangelist in every parish. Could you be one of them? Our Training Course (2026-27) is open for applications until Friday 30 January 2026.
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