The summer issue of Connor Connections is currently being distributed to all parishes in the diocese. Articles in the 20-page colour magazine include features on the Rev Clive Atkinson’s chaplaincy in Switzerland and the Rev Canon Will Murphy’s ministry to deaf…
Holy Trinity Woodburn, Carrickfergus, has received a prestigious award from the North Eastern Education and Library Board (NEELB). The parish has been awarded the Danny Nolan Memorial Trophy for its youth work and its contribution to the social and personal…
A Service of Institution of the Rev George Davison took place in St Nicholas Parish Church, Carrickfergus, on Monday June 29. A native of south Belfast, Mr Davison, 44, has a BD from St Andrew’s University, Scotland. He also studied…
Chaplains, clergy and anyone visiting people in hospital have been urged to be extra vigilant about hand washing. Carolyn Kerr, Deputy Director of Nursing with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, has asked that all hospital chaplains and visiting…
The Captain of 8th Carrickfergus Boys’ Brigade Company based at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Woodburn, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Drew Buchanan has been captain of 8th Carrickfergus Company for the last 17 years and…
The Rev Adrian Dorrian was instituted Rector of St Peter and St James, Belfast, at a service in St Peter’s Church on Monday June 22. At just 27-years-old, Adrian is believed to be the youngest rector serving in the Church…
Five new Deacons were ordained in the Diocese of Connor at a service in St Patrick’s Church, Ballymena, on Wednesday June 24. They were Simon Genoe for the Curacy of Lisburn Cathedral; Alan Irwin for the Curacy of Ballymena and…
Twenty five people from St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn, whose ages range from 18 to 78 are travelling to Kajiado Diocese in Kenya in late summer. Led by the rector of St Paul’s, the Rev James Carson, assisted by Mr…
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