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26/09/2016
Fr Edward O'Donnell Appointed As Honorary Ecumenical Canon
Fr Edward O'Donnell, a Catholic priest, has been appointed as an honorary Ecumenical Canon at St Anne's Cathedral.
It is the first time a member of the Catholic clergy has been selected for the role.
In a statement the Diocese of Down and Connor said: "The Diocese of Down and Connor congratulates Fr O’Donnell on his installation which recognises his personal contribution to ecumenical engagement over many years of ministry and the fraternal friendship extended by the clergy and parishioners of St Anne’s Cathedral to Fr O’Donnell, St Brigid’s Parish and the Diocese of Down and Connor.
"Building upon the strong associations between the Church of Ireland and the Catholic Church, visibly manifested in the 1998 joint partnership between St Peter’s Cathedral and St Anne's Cathedral, this historic appointment strengthens further our common mission to witness to Christ and the promotion of reconciliation, peace and unity."
(CD)
It is the first time a member of the Catholic clergy has been selected for the role.
In a statement the Diocese of Down and Connor said: "The Diocese of Down and Connor congratulates Fr O’Donnell on his installation which recognises his personal contribution to ecumenical engagement over many years of ministry and the fraternal friendship extended by the clergy and parishioners of St Anne’s Cathedral to Fr O’Donnell, St Brigid’s Parish and the Diocese of Down and Connor.
"Building upon the strong associations between the Church of Ireland and the Catholic Church, visibly manifested in the 1998 joint partnership between St Peter’s Cathedral and St Anne's Cathedral, this historic appointment strengthens further our common mission to witness to Christ and the promotion of reconciliation, peace and unity."
(CD)
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