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Connor Connections summer edition now out

Tuesday June 26th 2007

The summer edition of Connor Connections, the magazine for the diocese of Connor, is now available. Articles include an interview with Bishop-elect Canon Alan Abernethy as he prepares to leave his Ballyholme parish for new challenges in Connor. MLA David…

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Deacons ordained at Lisburn Cathedral

Tuesday June 26th 2007

Five new deacons were ordained in Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn, on Sunday June 24 by the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev Alan Harper. Barry Forde was ordained for the Curacy of Coleraine, Campbell Dixon in the Auxiliary Ministry for…

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Bishops’ Appeal approves grant for Darfur

Friday June 22nd 2007

The Church of Ireland Bishops' Appeal has approved an emergency grant of €20,000 for relief work in Darfur. The region of Darfur in Western Sudan has been suffering over four years of conflict leading to the displacement of over two…

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New base for CMS Ireland

Friday June 22nd 2007

As part of the latest stage in meeting the demands of mission in both Ireland and the wider world, CMS Ireland has moved its Northern Ireland operations into new premises on the northern outskirts of Belfast.  Having outgrown the previous…

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Ordination of Deacons

Friday June 22nd 2007

Five new Deacons are to be ordained by the Archbishop of Armagh at a service in Lisburn Cathedral on Sunday June 24. They are: Barry Forde for the curacy of Coleraine; Campbell Dixon in the Auxiliary Ministry for the curacy…

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Commissioned Ministers celebrate in Ballintoy

Wednesday June 20th 2007

Connor Commissioned Ministers' scheme recently celebrated the end of a busy year with a service of celebration at Ballintoy Parish Church on Wednesday June 6. Connor Diocese has commissioned 57 people in 12 parishes to carry out a range of…

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MBE for the Rev Canon Kathleen Brown

Wednesday June 20th 2007

The Rev Canon Kathleen Brown, rector of St Paul and St Barnabas, Belfast, for the past 15 years, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Canon Brown, who is due to retire later this year, received the Honour for services…

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