Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Confirmation Season begins in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Bishop Paul Colton began his annual round of visitations to parishes for 2017, during which he also conducts baptisms and confirmations, on the Second Sunday of Easter, 23rd April.

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Plain sailing for Culmore parishioners and clergy

Clergy and parishioners of Christ Church, Culmore, Muff and Saint Peter’s (CCCMSP) have completed a 10–day–long cross–community project to build a fully functioning ancient Irish currach, under the expert guidance of master boat–builder Donal Mac Polin from the Traditional Boats of Ireland Co–operative.

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Great fun at St Anne’s Cathedral Easter egg hunt!

Dozens of children visited St Anne’s Cathedral on Easter Tuesday to take part in the Biggest Indoor Easter Egg Hunt in Belfast!

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Silver trowel first presented over 100 years ago is bought back by parish

A valuable silver trowel which had been presented to a dignitary at the laying of the foundation stone of a Church of Ireland rectory over 100 years ago, has been discovered for sale on eBay and bought back by the parish.

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Appointment of New Rector in Muckamore, Killead and Gartree

The Rev John McClure, Curate Assistant of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug, has been appointed as Incumbent of the Grouped Parishes of Muckamore, Killead and Gartree.

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Cork Church of Ireland Honour Star Player John Jermyn, Jnr.

The Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young Men’s Association (ICICYMA) at Garryduff Sports Centre, Cork has honoured one of the most distinguished of their hockey players, John Jermyn, Jnr., with honorary life membership.

Diocesan News24 Apr 2017

Good Friday Liturgical Performance at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

On Good Friday night (14th April) the choir of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, under the baton of Director of Music, Peter Stobart, performed John Stainer’s Holy Week oratorio The Crucifixion. The soloists were Josh Spink (Tenor) and Chris Southgate (Bass), accompanied by acclaimed Limerick organist Trevor Selby on the Cathedral Organ.

Diocesan News12 Apr 2017

Tuam Cathedral Holy Week Concert

There was a full house in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam, for the visit of Guilford High School Choir on the Tuesday of Holy Week.

Diocesan News11 Apr 2017

Easter Message from the Archbishop of Dublin

Diocesan News11 Apr 2017

Bishops’ joint walks to promote shared Columban heritage

Two bishops from the North West – one Roman Catholic and the other Church of Ireland – are to take part in a number of events this year, including a 30–mile joint walk, to promote reconciliation in the community and highlight their shared Christian witness and heritage.