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New Rector appointed to Carrickfergus Parish
The Rev Christopher St John, curate at St Mark’s, Dundela, Diocese of Down and Dromore, has been appointed rector of St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Carrickfergus, Diocese of Connor.
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Slieve Donard cross walk
A team of three from St Brigid’s Parish Church, Mallusk, Diocese of Connor, carried a seven–foot cross to the top of Slieve Donard on November 10 to raise funds for Crown Jesus Ministries.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender–Based Violence Against Women launched with prayer diary
Supported by the Archbishop of Armagh & the Archbishop of Dublin
Today, 25th November, marks Day 1 in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender–Based Violence Against Women. Many congratulations to All–Ireland Mothers’ Union who have put together a thought provoking and reflective diary to guide us through each of the 16 Days.
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Dublin Black Santa celebrates 20th anniversary
Donations can be made on–street and online
The Black Santa Sit Out celebrates its 20th anniversary in Dublin this year. The appeal, which has raised well over €700,000 for local good causes so far, takes place outside St Ann’s Church on Dawson Street, every December.
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Continued greetings for St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on 150th anniversary
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, is continuing to highlight a range of greetings received to mark its 150th anniversary.
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Douglas Union of Parishes in Cork gets stirred up before Advent
The traditional Collect for the Sunday before Advent (22nd November this year) starts with the words ‘Stir up’ and goes on to emphasise ‘the fruit of good works’.
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Death of Canon Mayes
The death has taken place of Rev Canon John Mayes, a former Rural Dean of Derry, former Rector of All Saints Clooney and, previously, Rector of Kilrea and Aghadowey.
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Belfast’s Black Santa goes digital for 2020!
It is 44 years since Dean Sammy Crooks stood on the steps of Belfast Cathedral for the very first Cathedral Sit Out in 1976. Wrapped in his black clerical cloak, the press gave him the name which has stuck – ‘Black Santa.’
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Bishop David McClay’s Pastoral Letter
A pastoral letter from Bishop David McClay which was read in the parishes of Down and Dromore on Sunday, 22 November.
