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Harold Good

b. 1937

Irish Methodist

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About Harold Good

Born 1937. Harold Good is an Irish priest.

George Harold Good OBE (born 1937 in Derry) is an Irish Methodist who, in 2005, played a vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process. In October 2024 the Dublin publisher Red Stripe Press published Good's memoir, "In Good Time", A Memoir with Martin O'Brien.

He trained as a hospital chaplain at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis in 1967–68. He served as a minister in Shankhill, Belfast and also at the City's Crumlin Road prison. From 1973 to 1979 he was director of the Corrymeela Community Centre for Reconciliation. In 2001, he was appointed president of the Methodist Church in Ireland. In 2005, he was one of two independent witnesses, the other being Alec Reid, who oversaw the decommissioning of arms, a vital part of the peace process. In 2007, he was awarded the World Methodist Peace Award.

Good was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1970 New Year Honours "for relief work to the community"; in the 1985 Birthday Honours he was promoted to Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

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Important facts

Born
1937, Derry
Birth century
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Education
Christian Theological Seminary
Awards
Gandhi International Peace Award; René Cassin Prize; Honorary doctorate

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Harold Good?

Irish Methodist

When was Harold Good born?

Harold Good was born in 1937 in Derry.

What is Harold Good's occupation?

Harold Good is a priest.

What nationality is Harold Good?

Harold Good is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Good

· Wikidata: Q16914056

· DBpedia: Harold Good

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