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Invite to Open Nights at Connect Base

Invite to Open Nights at Connect Base

Monday October 24th 2016

Connor’s Church Army Evangelists are holding two Open Nights at the North Belfast Centre of Mission’s new Connect Base in Shankill Road. The open nights are aimed at parishes in the mid Belfast Rural Deanery, and parishioners are welcome to…

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Introduction of Priest-in-Charge in Ballysillan

Introduction of Priest-in-Charge in Ballysillan

Monday October 24th 2016

The Rev Campbell Dixon MBE was introduced as Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s Parish Church, Ballysillan, on Sunday October 9. Campbell, who is married to Jacqui, was a member of the clergy team at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, for almost five…

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Institution in St Paul’s Parish, Lisburn

Institution in St Paul’s Parish, Lisburn

Friday October 21st 2016

The Rev Arthur Young, rector of Kill o’ the Grange Parish, Diocese of Dublin, was instituted as rector of St Paul’s Parish, Lisburn, on Thursday October 20. He was instituted by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy….

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Admin vacancies in Connor and Down & Dromore

Admin vacancies in Connor and Down & Dromore

Thursday October 20th 2016

The closing date for applications for a number of posts currently vacant in the dioceses of Down & Dromore and Connor is Friday October 28. As a result of restructuring, the administrative offices at Church of Ireland House in Belfast,…

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Rev Mark Niblock appointed a Canon of St Anne’s

Rev Mark Niblock appointed a Canon of St Anne’s

Wednesday October 19th 2016

The Rev Mark Niblock, Dean’s Vicar at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, has been appointed a Canon of the Cathedral by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. Mark, who was formerly Priest-in-Charge of St Colmgall’s, Rathcoole Parish, Diocese…

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Drum fun at Kids Big Adventure days!

Drum fun at Kids Big Adventure days!

Wednesday October 19th 2016

Children from across Connor Diocese had a fantastic time at the 2016 Kids Big Adventure Days, this year hosted by Ballymoney Parish on October 8 and Glenavy Parish on October 15. The theme was ‘The Big Demolition’ and at both…

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Institution in Lambeg Parish

Institution in Lambeg Parish

Friday October 14th 2016

The institution of the Rev Edmond (Eddie) Coulter as rector of Lambeg Parish Church took place on Thursday October 13. Eddie was instituted by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. Preacher at the service was the Rt…

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Stunning Wedding Dress Festival in Ballymoney

Stunning Wedding Dress Festival in Ballymoney

Friday October 14th 2016

The United Parish of Ballymoney, Finvoy & Rasharkin held a Wedding Dress Festival in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymoney, from Friday September 23 to Sunday September 25. A stunning array of 67 bridal gowns was on display.  The oldest dresses…

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