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Ordination of Alastair Donaldson and Raymond Kettyle

(L-R): Revd. Alastair Donaldson, Canon Ronnie Bourke, Bishop Ferran Glenfield, Revd. Raymond Kettyle. Last Sunday 6th September, Revd. Alastair Donaldson and Revd. Raymond Kettyle were ordained for ministry in the Church of Ireland by Rt. Revd. Ferran Glenfield, the Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in St John’s Cathedral, Sligo. Alastair as Presbyter/Priest and Raymond […]

New Dean Installed at St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral

St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore was full last Friday evening as colleagues, friends, family and parishoners gathered for the Institution of The Revd. Nigel Crossey as Incumbent of the Kilmore Group of Parishes and his Installation as Dean of Kilmore. The service was led by The Rt. Revd. FerranGlenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh assisted […]

September Ordinations

Revd. Alastair Donaldson and Raymond Kettyle will be ordained by Bishop Ferran Glenfield at 4pm on Sunday 6th of September 2015 in Sligo Cathedral. Alastair as Presbyter and Raymond as Deacon. The service will be lead by Very Revd. Dean Arfon Williams and the guest preacher will be Revd. Eddie Coulter, Superintendent of Irish Church […]

Childrens Ministry Newsletter and Training Updates

It’s the start of a new school year, and for many parishes this signals the start of a new Sunday Club Programme. Here are some programmes & resources the Children’s Ministry Netowrk & Sunday School Society for Ireland recommend, alongside some Bible story telling ideas, a creative prayer idea and a craft… Click here to […]

Drumcliffe Group Appointment

Rev. Capt. Isaac Hanna, Rector of Maghera & Killelagh Parishes, Derry Diocese, is to be the new Incumbent of the Grouped Parishes of Drumcliffe with Lissadell and Munninane Diocese of Elphin. His institution on Friday 28th August 2015 in Lissadell Parish Church. Rev. Hanna is to be appointed to the Drumcliffe Group of Parishes in […]

Kilmore Central National School celebrates 40th Anniversary

On Saturday 23rd May Kilmore Central National School, which opened in April 1975 celebrated its 40th Anniversary. A family funday / open day held at the school to mark occasion was attended by friends, teachers and pupils past and present.   Below: (Bishop, Canon, Teachers and members of the Board of Management) Mrs. Jennifer Jones […]

Diocesan Pentecost Service – Vision 20:20 Launch

The Slieve Russell Hotel was the venue for the diocese to be together in the one place to celebrate Pentecost. Hundreds came from every parish young and old to share in the day in worship and praise. The inspiring service was lead by clergy and lay ministers. Children and young people were included in inclusive […]

Royal Visit to St Columba’s, Drumcliffe

On Wednesday 20th May, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall attended an ecumenical service for peace and reconciliation at St Columba’s Church, Drumcliffe. The service was led by Dean Arfon Williams and local clergy from Sligo Churches Together – Revd Alan Mitchell, Canon Noel Regan, Fr Pat Lombard and Revd […]

Bishop’s Reflection – Service of Peace & Reconciliation

REFLECTION GIVEN BY BISHOP FERRAN GLENFIELD AT THE SERVICE O PEACE AND RECONCILIATION AT ST. COLUMBA’S DRUMCLIFFE, MAY 20th 2015 Isaiah of Jerusalem,was God’s spokesman in the Royal Court, during the time of: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, Kings of Judah in the 8th Century BC. His writing is profound and poetic. A single strand binds his book […]