Following the example of Good King Wenceslas, but a week or so before the Feast of Stephen, the Rev Dr Ron Elsdon, rector of St Bartholomew’s Church, set out to brave the hazards of travel across Belfast to visit St…
St Patrick’s Parish Church, Templepatrick, has a new set of hand crafted kneelers. Proudly displaying the new kneelers are eight of the ten ladies who stitched them. From…
A Christmas message from the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. It is something that is indelibly marked on my memory. One of those unforgettable experiences that still makes me so thankful. I am referring to the birth…
Rain and a sharp wind are no deterrent to Belfast’s Black Santa the Very Rev John Mann as he and his team continue the annual charity sitout on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral. The Dean of Belfast, who is…
Well known journalist, author and broadcaster, Alf McCreary, will speak at the healing service in St Anne’s Cathedral on Monday January 7 at 8pm. Alf will launch a series of talks on Mondays in January on the theme of thanksgiving….
The Rev Phil Potter, Director of Pioneer Ministry for The Diocese of Liverpool, visited Connor Diocese recently. Approximately 20 people from some inner city parishes and also from the inner city planning group attended a lunchtime seminar given by Phil…
Report and photos by Paul Harron The Service of Enthronement for the new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, took place at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Saturday December 15. Those attending…
The Rev Canon James Carson, rector of St Paul’s Lisburn, launched his latest book ‘Baraka – Journeys in Africa’ on December 13. In the book, Canon Carson explores the meaning of mission and partnership. He shows how members of teams…
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