Diocesan News18 Dec 2019

Christmas message from Bishop Alan Abernethy

A Christmas message for 2019 from the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. Bishop Alan retires on December 31 this year after more than 12 years as bishop.

Diocesan News18 Dec 2019

Church ministers to hold 12–hour sit–out for charity

The Archdeacon of Clogher Diocese, the Venerable Brian Harper, who is Rector of Magheracross Parish, and his neighbouring Minister, the Revd John Beacom, from Ballinamallard Methodist Church, will be spending Thursday, 19th December, outdoors all for a good cause.

Diocesan News18 Dec 2019

Joint Christmas Message for 2019 from the Bishops of Clogher

Bishop John McDowell & Bishop Larry Duffy

Diocesan News16 Dec 2019

Ecumenical Carols by Candlelight in Ardmore, County Waterford

Ancient diocesan and county boundaries in Ireland create interesting patterns of connection.

Diocesan News16 Dec 2019

Cork Harbour Tragedy commemorated in Cobh

On Saturday, 14th December, a large gathering assembled in Cobh to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2019

Dublin Black Santa prepares for sit–out

Dublin’s Black Santa is preparing to take to the streets again as the 19th annual sit out gets underway outside St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, next week.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2019

All are welcome! Christmas Services in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross have announced the details of Christmas services for the coming festival.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2019

Canine carolers on best behaviour for Peata Christmas Service

The sound of joyful barking and sociable yapping heralded an alternative Christmas spirit at Christ Church Cathedral on Tuesday (December 10) at the annual Peata Therapy Dog Carol Service.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2019

Black Santa set for Christmas sit–out

The 2019 Black Santa Sit–out for charities gets underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Monday December 16.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2019

St Columba’s at ‘heart’ of Derryvolgie community

St Columba’s Parish, Derryvolgie, Diocese of Connor, set about raising funds for a potentially life–saving defibrillator for the church, and ending up being able to purchase not one, but three defibrillators!