Connor says thank you to Bishop Alan
The Diocese of Connor said thank you to its much-loved bishop, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, at a special Service of Thanksgiving to mark his retirement.
The Diocese of Connor said thank you to its much-loved bishop, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, at a special Service of Thanksgiving to mark his retirement.
The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke and The Most Rev Eamon Martin, Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Armagh have issued a Joint Christmas and New Year Message.
“I want to celebrate this Christmas as never before as I recognise God’s most amazing gift of Jesus.”
Battling a nasty virus which has laid him low for the past week and played havoc with his voice, Dean Stephen Forde launched the 43rd annual Black Santa Sit-out on Monday morning.
“It costs about £1,200 a day – which works out at around £1.41 per minute – to have the Cathedral open.”
Thanks to everyone in the Parishes of Drummaul, Duneane and Ballyscullion who have been donating socks for homeless shelters throughout Northern Ireland for the last three Sundays.
St Patrick’s, Broughshane, will hold a special Service of Remembrance on Sunday December 29 for those children lost to miscarriage and stillbirth.
The United Parish of Christ Church and St John, Ballyclare, raised £1,424 at a recent craft fair.
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