‘At our recent Prayers for Peace in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral led by young people of Cork Diocesan Youth Council we had compiled a list of the tragically too many places in the world where there are wars, conflict or unrest due to terrorism.’
This Advent and Christmas, Dublin and Glendalough is inviting people across Ireland to join them to ‘Shine a light for the Diocese Jerusalem’ as they continue their Christian service in the midst of war and devastation.
Archbishop Michael Jackson has written a Prayer for Dublin following an interview with Premier Christian Radio about yesterday’s violent incidents in Dublin.
‘Let us collectively find a way to address and to move on from the hate–filled rhetoric and actions of those last night to a shared aspiration of making Dublin a welcoming city, a city of kindness.’
‘On behalf of the people of Dublin and Glendalough I wish to extend our concern and compassion to all those affected by the horrific incident which occurred on Parnell Square in Dublin this afternoon.’
The website for Belfast Cathedral’s 47th Black Santa Appeal is now live and open for donations at www.belfastblacksanta.org
The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough have launched an appeal to support the Diocese of Jerusalem in its efforts to deal with the impact of the current war.
A special poppy, made from the metal of a crashed Second World War Catalina flying boat, will be on display at one of the Remembrance Services in Clogher Diocese this weekend.
“With much gratitude in advance to you all for your generous participation,” Bishop Burrowes writes as he prepares for a fundraising tour of all parishes in his extensive western diocese.
Almost 200 delegates attended this year’s Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Synod at the Everglades Hotel in Londonderry last Wednesday (25th October).
