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Sun Sep 25, 2016, 07:18 PM Sep 2016

Belfast's St Anne's Cathedral: Catholic priest installed for first time



Fr O'Donnell has been a priest for 40 years

6 hours ago
Northern Ireland

Catholic priest Fr Edward O'Donnell has been installed as an ecumenical canon at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

He is one of three ecumenical canons appointed at the cathedral.

In his role at St Anne's he can preach, lead prayers and read scripture. He can also assist at the cathedral's traditional Black Santa Christmas collection for charity.

It is the first time in St Anne's history that a Catholic priest has been appointed to such a role.



Members of the Free Presbyterian Church held a protest outside St Anne's Cathedral

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-37468217

http://www.belfastcathedral.org/
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