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Cork Mothers’ Union takes part in Global 16 Days Campaign against Gender–Based Violence

Unable to have any services or events this year, Mothers’ Union in Cork, Cloyne and Ross has embraced new technology and used it to spread the word that violence against women and girls is never OK.

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Archbishop of Dublin’s Advent Reflections continue on Sunday

Archbishop Michael Jackson continues his video reflections for Advent this Sunday (December 6). On the Second Sunday of Advent, his theme is ‘Patience’ based on the reading from 2 Peter 3: 8–15a. This passage is read by Stella Obe, a Diocesan Reader from Castleknock.

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Belfast’s Black Santa prepares for a Sit–Out unlike any other

With limited edition merchandise, a website (www.belfastblacksanta.org) and a social media campaign across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – Belfast’s Black Santa is preparing for a Sit–Out unlike any other.

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A Great Big Gospel Giveaway!

Almost 60,000 copies of John’s Gospel will be given out in the Diocese of Down and Dromore between now and early New Year.

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Bishop Andrew Forster offers General Synod grounds for hope during the pandemic

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has told the General Synod of the Church of Ireland that those seeking grounds for hope during the Coronavirus pandemic should look at the response of the Representative Body, clergy and parishioners to the challenges of Covid–19.

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Appointment to Willowfield

The Diocese of Down and Dromore is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Clive Atkinson has been appointed incumbent of Willowfield Parish in East Belfast.

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A light on a hill

Holy Trinity, Ballylesson, sits on a small hill beside the Giant’s Ring and can be seen for miles around. Even more so on these winter evenings with the lights that now adorn the tower.

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Archbishop’s Commissary gives Presidential Address at Clogher Diocesan Synod

The Presidential Address at this year’s Clogher Diocesan Synod by Zoom conference was presented by the Archbishop’s Commissary for Clogher Diocese, Archdeacon Brian Harper, on Thursday, 26th November.

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Cork, Cloyne & Ross Diocesan Synod: Presidential Address by Bishop Paul Colton

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Paul Colton, delivered his Diocesan Synod Address via Zoom yesterday evening, 30th November 2020.

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President Michael D Higgins and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin highlight importance of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, was trending on social media as #SFB150 for many hours yesterday, Monday 30th November, the 150th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Cathedral by Bishop John Gregg on 30th November 1870.

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