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Bishop reflects on challenging year for diocese Online services as church doors forced to close
The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann says the decision to close churches during the pandemic had to be made in the interests of public health.
Reverend Peter Eagles has reflected on the events of the past 12 months, and the impact Covid restrictions have had on faith groups across the Island.
He says the suspension of public worship was necessary, and the real challenge was ensuring congregations could continue to practise their faith remotely:
Look ahead with hope , says Bishop
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The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann has urged people to look ahead with hope as he sent out a Christmas message. Peter Eagles says we’re ‘turning a corner’ in our response to the coronavirus, as vaccination programmes begin to be rolled out. Those separated from loved ones over the festive period have been told to be thankful for the situation the Island currently finds itself in. He spoke to Local Democracy Reporter following the Tynwald Carol Service:
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MLCs this week welcome proposed law changes to create an ’opt-out’ system for organ donation.
The Human Transplant and Organ Donation Bill was given unanimous backing at the first-reading stage in Legislative Council on Tuesday.
Kate Lord-Brennan said the Bill, which has already been approved by the House of Keys, was the result of the work of Garff MHK Martyn Perkins and the ’tireless and dedicated’ work of Organ Donation Isle of Man, particularly Diane Taylor.
The MLC said she attended a service organised by Organ Donation IoM, held in St George’s Church to pay tribute to and remember donors and their families.
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The life of 101-year-old D-Day veteran Hector Duff OBE was celebrated at a funeral service held at St Peter’s Church in Onchan today.
In attendance were the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Chief Minister Howard Quayle, Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson, Chief Constable Gary Roberts and numerous other MHKs.
A guard of honour consisting of police and standard bearers from the island’s Royal British Legions assembled outside, and remained standing to attention in the back of the filled church for the entire service.