The first women priests in these islands were ordained today in Belfast by Bishop of Connon, Samuel Poyntz, at Saint Anne’s Cathedral. Several hundred people attended the historic ceremony.
Report shows procession up aisle including the two new priests, Reverend Kathleen Young and Reverend Irene Templeton and Bishop Poyntz.
Interviews with Reverend Young and Reverend Templeton after ceremony.
Interview with Bishop Poyntz on the effect of the ordination on relations with other churches.
The reporter is Kieron Wood.
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