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Bishop David invites us to 10 Days of Prayer
In the video message, Bishop David invites everyone in the diocese to join in the upcoming 10 Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost (21–31 May).
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Cork, Cloyne and Ross youth ‘fridge video’ from lockdown launched by Bishop Paul Colton
Hilda Connolly, Diocesan Youth Officer, and the young people of the Cork Diocesan Youth Council invited Bishop Paul Colton to launch their ‘Fridge Video’ – a product of their recent Zoom meetings held during the lockdown of the coronavirus, and edited by one of the younger leaders, Nathan.
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Rector appointed to Newry Church of Ireland and Centre of Mission announced
The Rt Revd David McClay, Bishop of Down and Dromore, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Capt Scott McDonald as Incumbent of the Grouped Parishes of St Patrick and St Mary, Newry.
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Mount Merrion Church is local hub for coronavirus response
Mount Merrion Parish Church is the local hub for the East Belfast Coronavirus Community Support network and works with Marlene Dodds from the Cregagh Community Association in coordinating help to those in need.
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Faith leaders unite today for Interfaith Prayer Service in Dublin
Today, Thursday May 14, people of all faiths around the world will respond to Pope Francis’ invitation to prayer to help humanity overcome the coronavirus. As part of the global initiative, Dublin City Interfaith Forum will be livestreaming an Interfaith Prayer Service at 12 midday on their Facebook page.
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Church choirs, singers and musicians invited to join ‘virtual’ blessing for frontline workers
Singers and musicians in churches throughout the island of Ireland are being invited to take part in a unique singing musical and blessing experience.
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Kilternan Parish becomes fabric hub for Masks 4 All Ireland
The Kilternan Centre is always a hive of activity. Now, in lockdown, that is no different but the activity has changed. The centre has become a hub for sewing and distributing reusable cotton masks.
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Cork finds a way in lockdown to celebrate a colleague’s 50th birthday
Since the start of Holy Week, clergy, readers and diocesan staff in Cork, Cloyne and Ross have been meeting on Zoom each weekday morning to say the Morning Daily Office together.
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Vicar climbing 31,922 steps for Tearfund
It’s bad enough dragging yourself back upstairs when you forget something, but spare a thought (and a pound or two) for the Rev Andy Heber who is planning on climbing his stairs 76 times a day for the next month!
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General Synod Memories – Cork, Cloyne and Ross
More Cork, Cloyne and Ross memories of General Synod in recent decades can be recalled here.
