2021 | The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Radio Ulster Christmas Day Service from Belfast Cathedral

Tuesday December 21st 2021

BBC Radio Ulster’s 9.03am Service of Worship on Christmas Day comes from Belfast Cathedral, so please tune in.

Omicron – Bishop postpones Installation Service as precaution

Monday December 20th 2021

In light of a predicted peak in the number of Omicron cases in Northern Ireland in mid-January, the Bishop of Connor has decided to postpone his Service of Installation in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.

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A joint Christmas Message from the Archbishops of Armagh

Saturday December 18th 2021

A joint Christmas Message from the Archbishops of Armagh, the Most Rev John McDowell and The Most Rev Eamon Martin.

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Church House Carol Service

Friday December 17th 2021

Church House staff from Connor and the Diocese of Down and Dromore came together for a socially distanced Carol Service on December 17, held in Belfast Cathedral.

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CTTC – different castle – same fun and fellowship!

Thursday December 16th 2021

Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and to ensure everyone is safe, January’s Connor Takes the Castle (CTTC) event for young people will look a little different.

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Charity walk from Cathedral to Cathedral!

Thursday December 16th 2021

Dean Stephen Forde took a break from his duties as Black Santa on Wednesday to welcome charity walker Robert Maxwell, who earlier this month completed a long distance hike to St Anne’s Cathedral.

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A busy weekend on the Panto Trail

Monday December 13th 2021

Connor Christmas Panto Trail was on the road at the weekend, retelling the magical story of Christmas in St Patrick’s, Whitehead, on Saturday, and in Drummaul Parish Church, Randalstown on Sunday morning, and All Saints’, Antrim, on Sunday afternoon.

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Black Santa is on the steps!

Monday December 13th 2021

The 2021 Black Santa Sit-out is underway on the steps of Belfast Cathedral, with the Rev Canon Kevin Graham, rector of St Bartholomew’s, Stranmillis, joining Dean Stephen Forde for the launch of the 45th annual charity appeal.

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Retired hospital chaplain scores high in Mastermind

Friday December 10th 2021

The Rev Allister Mallon, retired hospital chaplain, Connor Diocese, scored impressively in his challenge for the BBC’s Mastermind title, coming out on top in his first round in the prestigious competition.

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Black Santa Sit-out gets underway on Monday

Friday December 10th 2021

Dean Stephen Forde and Santa’s little helpers will be on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, for two weeks on Monday December 13 as the 2021 Black Santa Sit-out for charities gets underway.

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