The Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe, the Right Revd Trevor Williams, gave his first presidential address at the Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert Diocesan Synod held at Villiers School, Limerick on Saturday 11th October 2008.
The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross, The Right Rev. Paul Colton today (13th October, 2008) announced details of the commencement of plans to construct a multi-disciplinary Education Centre, located on the ground of St. Luke’s Home for the elderly in Mahon, Cork, and announced also the appointment of The Rev. Bruce Pierce as Director of Education at the new facility.
Energize, the celebration of youth and youth work which took place in Bt Brigid’s, Glengormley, Connor Diocese, on September 28 was a huge success.
On Monday 29 September, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne, visited the cathedral, in particular to climb to the top of the spire to inspect the work being carried out on the Minot tower.
St Nahi's Church, (Parish of Taney), Dundrum, Dublin Celebrates Its Role In The Wider Community.
The Meath & Kildare Diocesan Synod was held in Wilson’s Hospital School, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath on Saturday 27 September 2008. The transcript of the Presidential Address given by the Bishop of Meath & Kildare, the Most Revd Richard Clarke, is provided.
The Clogher Diocesan Synod was held in Aghavea Parish Hall, Brookeborough, on Thursday, 25 September 2008. The transcript of the Presidential Address given by the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson, is provided.
The Diocesan Synod of Tuam, Killala and Achonry was held in Westport on Thursday, 25 September 2008. The transcript of the Presidential Address given by the Bishop of Tuam, the Rt Revd Dr Richard Henderson is provided.
It was announced on Wednesday 24th September, that the Archdeacon of Glendalough and Rector of Greystones, the Venerable Edgar Swann is to retire at the end of the year.
The full transcript of the sermon given by the Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe, the Right Revd Trevor Williams, at his Installation and Enthronement Service on Sunday 14th September 2008 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick