The Revd Jono Pierce has been podcasting ‘Bitesize Chunks of Faith’ since March 2021 and his latest episode features an interview with Fiona Spargo–Mabbs and the work of the Daniel Spargo–Mabbs foundation which raises drug awareness among young people.
Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has urged continued support for Dublin and Glendalough’s ‘Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem’ appeal.
In his message for Christmas 2023, Bishop David reflects on the word ‘Behold’ which appears frequently in the Christmas story and throughout the Bible.
“I pray that all of us – here in our homes and parishes; in war–torn places like Gaza, Israel and Ukraine; wherever there is pain and anguish and turmoil – will come to know the peace of Christ — the greatest gift that any of us could hope for this Christmas.”
‘As you journey through the Christmas season and into the New Year, our prayer for you is that you will be blessed with the peace of Christ in your life, the greatest gift of all — and that this will spur you on, to share in the work for “peace on earth and goodwill to all”.’
‘May we this Christmas as individuals and as communities of faith, in heart and mind “hear the angels sing” the message of Christ’s peace and pray for peace in his world.’
Archbishop Michael Jackson talks about the importance of community at Christmas time and of Christ coming to a world in a time of crisis.
As Dublin’s Black Santa, Canon Paul Arbuthnot, gets ready for the start of his sit–out on Monday, he talks about how the role raises money – straight to source – for people struggling with homelessness in the city.
The 2023 Black Santa Sit–out for charities gets underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Thursday December 14.
The Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Right Reverend David McClay, has issued a press statement, following the conclusion of a civil case arising out of child abuse by a late Church of Ireland rector.
