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## Humanist weddings: Non-religious weddings rise in Northern Ireland
BBC News – Demand for humanist wedding ceremonies has risen dramatically since they were legally recognised in Northern Ireland a year ago. About 180 …
[[] https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-49446455 ]

## Ambrose Ricardo: Blue plaque for Sion Mills war hero
BBC News … that approach through a distinguished military career, into the world of business and philanthropy and the service of the Church of Ireland, as well as …
[[] https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-49431688 ]

## UCC stands against ‘ignorant shameful hate’ says president as lecturer receives threatening …
Irish Examiner – Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, said he was horrified to read about the abusive threats: “Since his arrival in Cork and UCC, he has …
[[] https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/ucc-stands-against-ignorant-shameful-hate-says-president-as-lecturer-receives-threatening-voicemail-945565.html ]

## Ian Ellis: Building relationships is of great importance, particularly at times of uncertainty and division
Belfast Newsletter – I do know that plenty of people, including church leaders, have been … Many years ago when I was a curate in the Church of Ireland parish of Armagh, …
[[] https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/ian-ellis-building-relationships-is-of-great-importance-particularly-at-times-of-uncertainty-and-division-1-9045355 ]

## NT Wright appointed University of Oxford senior research fellow
Premier – Wright is ordained in the Church of England and, among other roles, served as …
[[] https://www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/NT-Wright-appointed-University-of-Oxford-senior-research-fellow ]

## Former Irish president Mary McAleese wins prestigious Catholic theology prize
Independent.ie – Speaking to the Independent.ie, Colm Holmes of We Are Church Ireland, a catholic lay reform group, welcomed the news as “well deserved”.
[[] https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/former-irish-president-mary-mcaleese-wins-prestigious-catholic-theology-prize-38428306.html ]

## Concerns over possible inclusion of Scientology office in future Heritage Week programmes
thejournal.ie – The Heritage Council has not ruled out the Church of Scientology’s involvement in National Heritage Week next year after questions were raised …
[[] https://www.thejournal.ie/scientology-ireland-heritage-week-dublin-4778914-Aug2019/ ]