A Belfast man whose grandfather’s letters from the Western Front during World War One are now housed in the RCB Library in Dublin has met historians researching the wartime letters. Kenny McKeague, a trainer and member of the backroom staff…
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, has paid tribute to the Rt Rev Peter Barrett who died on October 28, describing him as ‘a very dear friend.’ Peter, formerly Bishop of Cashel and Ossory and previously Dean…
Parishes are advised that the government’s Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund will soon re-open for new applications, with £25 million to be awarded during 2016. The Fund was set up after the Chancellor of the Exchequer committed £15…
The Diocese of Connor has refuted claims that St Luke’s Parish Church in Northumberland Street, Belfast, has been sold. Over the weekend, two severed pigs’ heads which were daubed with racist slogans were left at the front door of the…
Well-known television presenter Lynda Bryans will be the speaker in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Monday November 16. She will speak at the weekly healing service, starting at 8pm, on the theme ‘My Path of Faith.’ Lynda, who has talked…
The next meeting of the Church of Ireland Historical Society will be held in the Music Room of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on Saturday November 7. In the morning session Dr Jarlath Killeen from the School of English in Trinity…
Trafalgar Day had a special significance in the Parish of Derrykeighan, whose parish hall is the only one in Ireland with a memorial to Lord Nelson – and to local battle hero Captain Charles Adair. The British victory at the…
The Mothers’ Union in Ireland is taking part in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, a global movement which speaks out against gender-based violence The 16 days begin on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, will celebrate 50 years of the Corrymeela Community at a service in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on November 1. The Head of the Worldwide Anglican Communion will be joined by other…
Connor’s second Kids Big Adventure day took place on Saturday October 17 at St Patrick’s, Ballymoney, with exactly 100 children joining in the fun. Children’s Project Development Officer Jill Hamilton thanked the Rev Andrew Sweeney, rector, and the 20 hardworking…
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