About The Diocese
The Church of Ireland is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion which has 70 million members in 164 countries. The Diocese of Connor, in the Province of Armagh, is one of 12 dioceses on the island of Ireland. Although small geographically, covering County Antrim and part of County Londonderry, it has a large number of parishes within its boundary. A total of 77 parishes, unions or groups make up the diocese, and its churches lie in the heart of bustling cities like Belfast and Lisburn, and in quiet rural corners like the Antrim Glens and rugged north coast. The Bishop of Connor is the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy.
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Administration
Church of Ireland House in the bustling Cathedral Quarter of Belfast is the administrative headquarters of the Diocese of Connor. Adjacent to St Anne’s Cathedral, Church of Ireland House is... |
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How was the Diocese of Connor created?
This is a potted history of the Diocese of Connor and some of the dates are approximate. However, a full account of the development of the Church of Ireland and... |
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Bishops Of Connor
Bishops of Connor since the separation from Down and Dromore, including a little piece of historical trivia to help place their position in history! |
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Connor Cathedral Chapter
The Dean and Chapter of St Saviour, Connor, in the Cathedral of Christ Church, Lisburn, comprises 10 clergy. The Dean is the Very Rev John Bond (elected 2001). |
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Chaplaincy at Connor’s universities
The transition from school to university, or coping with the demands of independent living, study and university life, can be challenging for any young person. Church of Ireland chaplains work... |
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Synod Information
Connor Diocesan Synod 2009 was held in St Brigid’s Church, Mallusk, on Wednesday June 17. |