A young lady who is an active member of St Polycarp’s Parish, Finaghy, in the Diocese of Connor, represented the United Kingdom at the Miss Universe contest in Los Angeles, California. Julie Doherty, 18, who lives in Finaghy, is assistant…
One of the world’s most famous soccer cups paid a visit to the Upper Shankill area of west Belfast during the summer. Liverpool Football Club’s Community Department made a return visit to Belfast to join a Church of Ireland youth…
Rev Stephen Forde, Rector of Larne and Inver with Glynn and Raloo, has accepted an invitation from the Church of Ireland Bishop of Connor the Rt Rev Alan Harper to become Archdeacon of Dalriada. A native of Rathfriland in Co…
A Holiday Bible Club themed ‘Pyramid Rock’ was held at Magheragall Parish Church in August for children of primary school age. The theme ‘Pyramid Rock’ was based on the story of Joseph, and was aimed at introducing the children to…
Norma Bell, Diocesan President of Connor Mothers’ Union, was one of six MU representatives invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in July. Norma was the only MU representative from Northern Ireland. She joined 7,600 other guests in…
Life at sea can be tough, as Canon Douglas Goddard, senior chaplain with the Mission to Seafarers in Belfast, knows only too well.
For years they kept the heart of St Luke’s Church in the parish of Lower Falls beating, but finally they took the courageous decision that the church must close.
Things are changing on the Shankill Road. Once a notorious no-go area, the Shankill is now one of Belfast’s major tourist attractions
Work on Lisburn Cathedral’s building and grounds was dedicated by the Rt Rev Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor, at a Dedication and Gift Day Service. The work included new heating, restoration of the Chapter Room and Choir Room, a toilet…
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