Diocesan News
Former Taoiseach John Bruton – Tribute from the Archbishop of Dublin
Archbishop Michael Jackson has paid tribute to former Taoiseach John Bruton (1994–1997) following news of his death today.
Archbishop Michael Jackson has paid tribute to former Taoiseach John Bruton (1994–1997) following news of his death today.
‘Nobody wins when such buildings are burned. The resources of hard pressed emergency services have been needlessly and fruitlessly depleted. Those seeking International Protection in our country have a right to safety while their application is being examined.’
Representatives of 120 charities gathered at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday February 4 for the annual Good Samaritans Service and to celebrate the £171,000 raised by the 2023 Black Santa Sit–out.
Dublin and Glendalough’s Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem appeal has almost reached the halfway point. The appeal, which is raising vital funds for Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, got underway in mid–October shortly after the outbreak of war in Gaza. It was officially launched at the beginning of Advent. In that short time your generous donations have amounted to almost €125,000.
The Church of Ireland’s bishops of Connor and Down and Dromore have warmly welcomed Bishop Alan McGuckian on his appointment as Bishop of Down and Connor.
Canon Alison Joyce, from St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, was the guest speaker at the special ecumenical service in St Brigid’s Church of Ireland cathedral in Kildare – ‘Celebrating St Brigid. Brigid 1500: A Service of Thanksgiving’ – on Thursday, 1st February 2024.
On Thursday 1st February 2024, churches came together to participate in a special ecumenical service in St Brigid’s Church of Ireland cathedral in Kildare entitled, ‘Celebrating St Brigid. Brigid 1500: A Service of Thanksgiving’.
Dean Isobel Jackson talks with Ray Hayden about Brigid’s life story and inspiring leadership in founding her monastery in Kildare and travelling to share the Gospel around the island.
Archbishop Michael Jackson has had a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid. The meeting took place in the Embassy at the invitation of the Ambassador.
Dublin and Glendalough’s Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem appeal has raised over €100,000 so far. The appeal is raising funds for our partner Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, in particular for Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, and continues until February 2.