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Encouragement from Bishop David
Following the issuing of the most recent guidelines, Bishop David McClay has written to the Diocese of Down and Dromore to encourage us as we look ahead to the next few weeks and beyond.
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Latest guidance from Bishop David
Bishop David McClay writes with new guidance to the diocese in the light of the Prime Minister’s broadcast last night, Monday 23 March.
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Bishop David’s video message to the diocese
Bishop David shares a Psalm and a prayer and words of reassurance in these challenging times. Please share as widely as you can.
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Pastoral letter from Bishop Patrick Rooke
The following pastoral letter was issued by the Rt Revd Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry on Saturday, 21st March.
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The Revd Jonathan McFarland’s institution behind closed doors
The Revd Jonathan McFarland was instituted as Rector of the Parish of Urney at a private ceremony in a largely empty Christ Church, Urney, on Friday evening, as the Covid–19 crisis forced the postponement of the planned public service.
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Jesus knows what isolation is all about – Bishop Andrew Forster
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Andrew Forster, was one of a number of clergy in the Diocese who took to social media on Sunday to lead services of worship for parishioners.
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What’s On and What’s Not On in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Bishop Paul Colton has put together this list of things (and links to them) that are on and that are not on in Cork, Cloyne and Ross at the moment.
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Online services available in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
In order to continue our common worship, we have set up a number of online services which we welcome you to join on Sunday mornings.
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Pray HOPE over Coronavirus
Bishop David is calling on Down and Dromore to join an initiative to PRAY HOPE over the Coronavirus for the next 20 days from Sunday 22 March to Good Friday 10 April.
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Church Life during the Covid–19 crisis
A message from the Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh.