The Most Rev Dr Michael Jackson, the Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Dublin, has issued the following statement on the announcement of the death of Pope Francis
The Most Rev John McDowell, the Church of Ireland’s Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, has issued the following statement on the announcement of the death of Pope Francis
It has been announced this morning, Easter Day, that the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell, has appointed two new Canons for Armagh.
‘We are to avoid talking up the best in ourselves and talking down the best in other people. In ways like this, the light of Christ will show itself in the post–resurrection world of today as a force of compassion in a world of wounds.’
To prepare new members of select vestries, or those looking for a refresher on the ins and outs of charity trusteeship, the Representative Church Body will be hosting a short series of training sessions throughout April, May and June.
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast, Dame Fionnuala Jay–O’Boyle, DBE DStJ DDL, and the Dean of Belfast, the Very Reverend Stephen Forde, will host a civic service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Sunday, 4th May, at 3.30pm in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.
As part of Ireland’s Anti–Racism Month, the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice recently held a discussion on using the Irish Council of Churches’ toolkit for anti–racist work in our dioceses and parishes.
A new video in the Church of Ireland’s ‘Inspiring angles’ series tells the story of the Carraig Centre, a community centre owned and operated by the Carrigrohane Union of Parishes on the outskirts of Cork city.
A major survey from the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) has highlighted the need for more volunteers to give their skills and energy to help young people grow in faith and have fresh opportunities through the wide variety of youth work in our Church.
