Diocesan News24 May 2021

‘I lift up my eyes to the hills’ – Fundraising drive launched for Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza

Donation portal open from May 24 to June 11

Diocesan News24 May 2021

History is made as the Rev Judi McGaffin is appointed first female Canon of Raphoe

The Rev Judi McGaffin has made history after being appointed the first female canon in the centuries–old history of St Eunan’s Cathedral, in Raphoe.

Diocesan News24 May 2021

A Prayer for Peace in the Land of the Holy One

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, has called for prayer following the eruption of violence in the Land of the Holy One. Archbishop Michael Jackson has written this prayer in response.

Diocesan News24 May 2021

‘Spring Rain’ – a song for Pentecost

‘Spring Rain’ is a new song for Pentecost and a prayer for revival. The song comes out of a new worship songwriting project at Mount Merrion Church, Belfast, called ‘Gardens’.

Diocesan News21 May 2021

Cork, Cloyne and Ross launches new Diocesan website

The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross are pleased to announce that a new version of the Diocesan website has been launched.

Diocesan News20 May 2021

Bishop Colton presents fund–raising proceeds to the Dean of Cork to mark 150th anniversary of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Recently, Bishop Colton presented the Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, with a cheque for €3,000, being the proceeds of the sale of the limited edition prints of the Cathedral by the renowned artist Annie West and suggested that the money might be used for something in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral to mark the sesquicentenary.

Diocesan News20 May 2021

Six Annahilt mums ‘walk for water’

Six Annahilt mums have completed a walking challenge to highlight the impact of climate change on some of the world’s poorest people while raising funds for international development agency Christian Aid Ireland.

Diocesan News19 May 2021

Sponsored walk for the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Burundi Maize project continues

The Revd Tony Murphy’s diary on his Walk4Burundi through the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Diocesan News19 May 2021

A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishop of Armagh

A pastoral letter from the Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, was read at parishes in the Diocese of Armagh last Sunday (16th May), the Sunday after Ascension.

Diocesan News19 May 2021

Joint statement from Bishops of Clogher to mark the Feast of Pentecost

The Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Ian Ellis, and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, the Most Revd Larry Duffy, have issued a statement to mark the Feast of Pentecost.