Down and Dromore Diocese

Sculptor honoured with Blue Plaque

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The Ulster History Circle and North Down Borough Council has unveiled a new Blue Plaque in Holywood in commemoration of George Frederick Morris Harding (1874 – 1864): Sculptor. At the...

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Meanwhile…big news at TQ!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:18:00 +0000

Titanic’s lead Chaplain, Revd Chris Bennett, gives us the latest news in his own inimitable words… “Well, quite simply, this has been the biggest week in the entire history of...

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Mount Merrion parishioner appointed as new Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:05:00 +0000

Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP has announced the appointment of Michael Wardlow as the new Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Michael is a parishioner of...

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Get the most out of ‘Back to Church Sunday’

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000

Michael Harvey, Co–ordinator for Back to Church Sunday UK and Ireland, will be in Ireland 28 February – 2 March at the invitation of the Church of Ireland Council for Mission.He will be...

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Church launches ‘Pray One For Me’ website

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000

Prayer is in the news; banned from council agendas and, according to one opinion poll, ignored by many of those calling themselves “Christian”. Yet in time of trouble, crisis, and...

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Anglican Health Network establishes medical equipment supply system

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:00 +0000

The Anglican Health Network (AHN) medical supply system is now open for business. With access to a wide range of surplus equipment in the United States, AHN is now looking for partners and...

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Climate Change:–’Shrug Culture’ Challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:03:00 +0000

Leaders representing the UK’s mainstream churches will today call for repentance over the prevailing ‘shrug–culture’ towards climate change.Rt Hon Rowan Williams, Archbishop...

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Clergy Quiet Day 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Serving and retired clergy gathered once again on Shrove Tuesday for the annual Quiet Day at St Ignatius’ Church, Carryduff. This is a welcome space in which to worship, reflect on...

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Fit the Bible into your busy life this Lent

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:50:00 +0000

You’ve Got the Time’ is a Bible Society resource that allows you to listen to the entire New testament for just 28 minutes a day over 40 days.Whether you’re on a lunch break,...

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Vacancy for Diocesan Parish Development Officer

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:28:00 +0000

The Diocese of Connor wishes to recruit for a new full–time post of Diocesan Parish Development Officer.The focus of the role will be to provide support to parishes throughout the Diocese by...

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