The Diocese of Connor said thank you to its much–loved bishop, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, at a special Service of Thanksgiving to mark his retirement.
Representatives of all parishes across the diocese were present at this very personal and poignant service held in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, on December 19.
Bishop Alan delivers his sermon based on the words of John 12 v 21: “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?”
Bishop Alan, 62, announced his retirement on health grounds in September, saying it had been ‘an amazing privilege and joy’ to have served…
