Diocesan News
Advent Hope in Dublin & Glendalough
Join us as we explore signs of hope of the Spirit at work in Dublin and Glendalough. During this time of watching and waiting, we are celebrating the life of parishes in the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough – urban and rural, large and small.
We are sharing stories of people in parishes who are working with dedication to reach out to people who are new to their communities, to those who have moved to the many new housing developments springing up or those who come to the country seeking sanctuary from war.
There are stories of people exploring how to share the Good News of the Gospel with people who haven’t heard it, or who have forgotten about it. There is news of people carefully preserving their parish churches and buildings so they can continue to provide facilities to parishioners and the whole community and there are rural ministries which provide a focal point for their communities.
You are encouraged to reflect on these good news stories but also invited to share stories from your parishes so that we can continue to communicate the joy of parish life and fellowship with others.
Crinken Church – supporting community growth and connection
by Canon Tom O’Brien and Geoff Scargill
Humanitarian Howth – providing a safe space for displaced Ukrainians
by the Revd Philip Heak
Life in a rural parish
by the Revd Suzanne Harris
A walk through history at St Patrick’s Cathedral
by Dean William Morton
Activities at Christ Church – a snapshot
by Dean Dermot Dunne
Leap of faith provides space for parish and community
by Archdeacon Ross Styles
Living out an ethos of welcome and inclusivity in Clontarf
by Canon Lesley Robinson
DGYC: Celebrating 10 years of new life and structures
by Emma Fawcett and the Revd Alan Breen
Diocesan School Service 2024 in Christ Church Cathedral
by Rachel Fraser and the Revd Jane Burns
A new Pioneer Ministry initiative in Dublin 12
by Shane Maguire and the Revd Rob Jones
You can read Archbishop Michael Jackson’s reflection on the Church of Ireland census figures and his appeal to people to rekindle their connection to their parish here.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Dublin & Glendalough
087 235 6472
Mrs Lynn Glanville
[email protected]