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Jul
02
2026
Archbishop of Canterbury leads high-poweredAnglican delegation on historic visit to Derry-Londonderry
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, paid her first visit to Londonderry as she led a high-powered group of more than 100 senior Anglican clergy and ecumenical guests on a one-day pilgrimage to the city. The international delegation was made up of bishops, clergy and laity from…
Jun
24
2026
Parishioners and clergy feel the heat at Castledawson institution
The new Rector of the Grouped Parishes of Castledawson and Ballyscullion, Rev Thomas Murray, was instituted by Bishop Andrew Forster in a sweltering Christ Church Castledawson, on Tuesday evening, in a service organised by the local Rural Dean, Rev Gary Millar. The three doors of the church were left wide open throughout the service and…
Jun
22
2026
Rev James Shiels priested on significant night for Newbuildings Church of Ireland
There was a distinct family feel to the Service of Ordination in Newbuildings, on Sunday evening (21st June 2026), during which Glendermott & Newbuildings Curate, Rev James Shiels, was admitted to the Order of Priests by the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew Forster. Rev Shiels’ wife, Julie, their sons Clarke and Daniel,…
Jun
05
2026
New Dean of Derry Installed at Service in St Columb’s Cathedral
The Very Rev’d Nigel Cairns has been installed as the new Dean of Derry and instituted as Rector of the new parish grouping of Templemore & St Augustine’s. He succeeds Very Rev Raymond Stewart who retired at the end of last year. Members of Dean Cairns’ family were in St Columb’s Cathedral on Thursday evening…
Jun
05
2026
New members sought for Board of Social Responsibility
Bishop Andrew’s seeking expressions of interest from people who wish to be considered for membership of the Diocesan Board of Social Responsibility, which is being reconstituted. The board seeks to encourage and inform the Diocese’s engagement with local communities and wider society as we seek to share the love of God in Jesus Christ. This…
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