Irish Church Missions (ICM) has today issued a statement regarding the findings of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry published today (20/1/17) in relation to Manor House Home, Lisburn, which closed in 1984.
The offices of the Church of Ireland Press Office and the Board of Education (Northern Ireland) are now located on the third floor of Church of Ireland House, Belfast, following the re–organisation of central and diocesan offices within the building. All contact details for both offices remain as before.
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has written personally to the leaders of the main political parties in Northern Ireland assuring them of his prayers at this politically difficult time.
The Church of Ireland has been awarded a generous grant by Allchurches Trust Ltd to support its ‘Long Term Church’ initiative. The emphasis of Long Term Church is on the wellbeing and sustainability of the Church of Ireland.
Marshal Beresford’s Fund and the Church Fabric and Development Fund are held towards the building or repair of churches or chapels. The grants from Marshal Beresford’s Fund and the Church Fabric and Development Fund are allocated half–yearly in April and November.
‘Rebel Prods: The Forgotten Story of Protestant Radical Nationalists’ and the 1916 Rising has almost sold out but a final 30 copies remain available for direct sale through the Church of Ireland online bookstore.
It is with deep sadness that Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has learned of the death of the Very Revd Victor Griffin.
