On Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 the Dean of Belfast announced in St Anne’s Cathedral details of 'The Spire of Hope Awards' which will recognise the contribution of individuals, groups and charities working in the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland.
Archbishop Harper, on the announcement that Archbishop Neill intends to retire, says: 'Wherever Archbishop John has served the witness of the Church has been strengthened, the people of the Church have been encouraged, and the liturgy of the Church has been enhanced.'
The Most Reverend Dr John RW Neill has announced his intention to retire at the end of January 2011 as Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough.
Staff in Church of Ireland House, Belfast, cast aside their smart business wear in favour of their denims on Friday October 1 in support of the Jeans for Genes campaign.
Transcript of the sermon given by the Archbishop of Dublin at the Service marking the opening of the Michaelmas Law Term at St Michan's Church, Dublin, 4 October 2010.
In the run-up to the 9 January 2011 referendum in Sudan, the Archbishop of Armagh says, 'I join Archbishop Deng in calling upon the international guarantor governments ... to ensure full implementation of the agreement including a free and fair referendum. I also call upon people everywhere, and especially in the Church of Ireland, to pray for our brothers and sisters in Sudan.'
Former manager of the Good Book Shop, Mrs Evelyn Lewis, has retired after 24 years of service with the bookshop and prior to that with APCK.
The Rt Revd Paul Colton has called for a review by the Department of Education and Skills, and by the Oireachtas, of the implementation of the legislation setting up VECs.
‘Culture Night’ 2010 is taking place in cities across Ireland, North and South, tomorrow evening, Friday 24 September.
Sunday 26 September has been designated ‘Back to Church Sunday’.