Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, was the guest preacher at special service in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on January 21. The service was part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which runs from January 18–25. Archbishop…
A retired Connor rector is undertaking an investigation into the extent of human trafficking in Northern Ireland. The Rev Frances Bach, former rector of Armoy, Loughguile and Drumtallagh, has been asked to investigate the issue by the Anglican Communion. She…
Young people and youth leaders from churches in the greater Lisburn area are invited to ‘#ychurch’ on February 16 in Seymour Street Methodist Church. Curtis McDonald, a youth leader at Seymour Street Methodist, said: “Our mission is to unite fellow…
A Magheragall parishioner and former Mayor of Lisburn has raised more than £100,000 for local charity Stepping Stones. Alderman William Leathem presented the cheque for £107,105.76 to the Lisburn based charity at a reception hosted by the current Mayor of…
Dean’s Vicar at Belfast Cathedral, the Rev Canon Denise Acheson, became the first serving member of Belfast Cathedral clergy to be married in St Anne’s when she exchanged vows with Mr Terry Bickerstaff. The couple were wed by the Dean…
Dean’s Vicar at Belfast Cathedral, the Rev Canon Denise Acheson will be swapping her dog collar for a wedding dress on Saturday January 18 when she marries Mr Terry Bickerstaff. The wedding will be conducted by the Dean of Belfast, the Very…
Professor Patrick Morrison, a parishioner of St John’s Parish, Malone, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Professor Morrison is a consultant clinical geneticist, with a special interest in cancer genetics, at the Northern Ireland…
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, met with leading politicians on Wednesday January 15 along with bishops from the Northern Province of the Church of Ireland The bishops spoke to the leaders of the five main political…
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