Diocesan News12 Jun 2016

Bishop Paul Colton sets out Challenges and Questions in 2016 Diocesan Synod Address

The Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross met in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork on Saturday, 11th June 2016.

Diocesan News10 Jun 2016

Mountmellick Welcomes New Rector

Parishioners from the Mountmellick Group of Parishes were joined by neighbours and visitors for the the Institution of Rev Tim Irvine as their new Rector.

Diocesan News10 Jun 2016

Queen’s Birthday Evensong at St Anne’s Cathedral

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster MLA, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Belfast Mrs Fionnuala Jay–O’Boyle and Belfast’s new Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, were among the honoured guests at a celebration Evensong for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday in St Anne’s Cathedral on June 8.

Diocesan News06 Jun 2016

Institution of the Rev Mark McConnell in Ballymena

A service of institution of the Rev Mark McConnell as rector of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug took place in St Patrick’s Ballymena on Wednesday June 1.

Diocesan News02 Jun 2016

St Doulagh’s Restoration Appeal Launched at Open Air Service

The sun shone on the congregation at the annual St Doulagh’s Church Open Air Service which took place on Sunday (May 29) in Balgriffin.

Diocesan News01 Jun 2016

New Centre in Dublin Port Offers Seafarers a Home Away From Home

Dublin Port’s new Seafarers’ Centre was officially opened on Monday morning. The beautiful new centre is on the site of the old Odlum’s mill at the port and from it the Mission to Seafarers and Stella Maris offer an invaluable ministry to seafarers from all over the world.

Diocesan News31 May 2016

120th Anniversary of St. Columba’s Parish Church, Knock

The 120th Anniversary of St. Columba’s Parish Church, Knock, in East Belfast will be celebrated at the Patronal Festival on Sunday 5th June.

Diocesan News30 May 2016

Cork, Cloyne and Ross initiative for 20–30 year olds

On Saturday morning a number of clergy gathered to hear Andrew Frame (CIYD) speak about recent research on the topic of the disengagement of the 20s and 30s age group with the Church and his own experience of setting up events to facilitate meetings for this age group.

Diocesan News26 May 2016

Pioneering Parishioners Presented With First Come&C 5 Marks Challenge Awards

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Diocesan News25 May 2016

Annual IDAHOT Day Service in Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon

Last Sunday, 22nd May was Trinity Sunday, which highlights the loving unity, harmony and inclusiveness of the Triune God. This year it coincided with the annual Service in St Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork to mark IDAHOT Day (International Day against Homophobia).