karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Class of 86-89 celebrate ordination anniversary

Thursday July 3rd 2025

Some members of the class of 1986-1989 in the then Church of Ireland Theological College recently came together to mark the 35th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.

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Stoneyford and Gartree raise funds for Christian Aid

Monday June 30th 2025

The parishioners of St John’s, Stoneyford, and Gartree recently held a lunch to raise funds for Christian Aid Ireland’s work to help people living in poverty and crisis.

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Barbecue fun at Summer Madness!

Monday June 30th 2025

Around 180 young people and youth leaders from 12 different parishes across Connor Diocese have taken part in the Summer Madness Festival which got underway in Portglenone on Friday June 26.

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Work of former Diocesan Glebes Secretary recognised

Friday June 27th 2025

Jim Patterson, who last autumn retired as Connor Diocesan Glebes Secretary after 16 years in the role, was honoured at Connor Diocesan Synod on June 26.

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All the news from Connor Synod 2025

Friday June 27th 2025

Connor Diocesan Synod 2025 was held in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Jordanstown, on Thursday June 26. Both the Service of Holy Communion which preceded Synod and the business sessions were held in the body of the church.

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‘Our neighbour is our neighbour’ – Bishop George Davison addresses Connor Diocesan Synod

Thursday June 26th 2025

In his Presidential Address to Connor Diocesan Synod held in St Patrick’s, Jordanstown, on Thursday June 26, Bishop George Davison reflected on recent violence on streets of towns within the diocese.

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Connor Synod 2025 underway in St Patrick’s, Jordanstown

Thursday June 26th 2025

St Patrick’s Parish Church, Jordanstown, is today (June 26) hosting Connor Diocesan Synod 2025. Check out our photo gallery.

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Teens and leaders prepare for Summer Madness

Wednesday June 25th 2025

As Summer Madness approaches, preparations are underway to welcome teens and leaders from across the diocese at the Connor Sub-camp at the Portglenone site from June 27-July 1.

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Retired clergy take walking tour of Maiden City

Wednesday June 25th 2025

The Retired Clergy Association (NI) recently branched out from the usual format of its meetings to go on a day trip to Derry/Londonderry.

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Belfast Cathedral Board member awarded OBE

Wednesday June 25th 2025

Congratulations to Terry Pateman, a member of the congregation of Belfast Cathedral and the Cathedral Board, who was awarded the OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2025.

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