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Bishop of Jerusalem to visit Clogher Diocese
Bishop of Jerusalem Clogher Diocesan Visit
The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Reverend Dr Michael Jackson invited The
Right Reverend Suheil Dawani, Bishop of Jerusalem, agreed to come to the Diocese
of Clogher during the period May 8th - 12th 2008. This visit
was part of the Macartan 1500+ Project, which celebrates over 1500 years since
the death of Clogher Diocese’s patron saint - St Macartan. The Project,
which is coordinated by Clogher Diocese, is financed by the EU Programme for
Peace and Reconciliation and managed by the Fermanagh Local Strategy Partnership
(FLSP).
In welcoming his colleague, the Bishop of Clogher, the
Right Reverend Dr Michael Jackson said, “Bishop Suheil is very
welcome in Clogher Diocese. The Diocese of Jerusalem has a tremendously rich
heritage,
and Bishop
Suheil will tell us much about the challenges to daily life in the Middle
East.”
The Diocese of Jerusalem extends over five countries, including Lebanon, Syria,
Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Bishop Suheil became Bishop of Jerusalem on
15th April 2007. His vision for the future of the Diocese is to engage in
the ministry of reconciliation and to urge the faithful to join efforts for
reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. In referring to the importance
of Jerusalem, Bishop Suheil emphasizes that he sees it as his duty, and that
of all Christians, to make Jerusalem a model for peace between the three
Abrahamic faiths.
The Bishop commenced his visit to Clogher Diocese by giving a public lecture
in the Ardhowen Theatre , he preached at a Mother’s Union Area Service, the
annual ecumenical service at Old Donagh, Glaslough in Co Monaghan, had talks
with the diocesan office staff and various other engagements.
The link will strengthen with the Diocese of Jerusalem with two Diocesan trips
already planned - one in November and one from 27th of February
to the 9th of March 2009
Date: 12th May 08