Dublin's Black Santa, the Revd David Gillespie, Vicar of St Ann's in Dawson Street is to undertake a further sit out outside his Church in aid of assistance to the survivors of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti.
From the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
A special Black Santa 'Barrel for Haiti' for the survivors of the disaster is available at St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, for members of the public, companies, clubs and schools who would wish to assist the recovery of the victims.
The General Synod of the Church of Ireland will take place from Thursday 6th May to Saturday 8th May in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.
'I am distressed to hear of today’s attack on the PSNI Officer near Randalstown, which must be condemned not only for the assault on the person himself but also on the wider community.'
Today’s announcement confirming the putting beyond use of all UDA weapons is to be warmly welcomed and gives encouragement at the beginning of this New Year.
'It is with deep regret that I received the news of the passing of Cahal Cardinal Daly. The Cardinal was a most distinguished scholar as well as an outstanding leader of the Roman Catholic people of Ireland.'
Details of radio and television broadcasts which may be of interest to Church of Ireland members over the festive period.
The Bishops' Appeal has provided a grant of €10,000 to St George's Clinic, Baghdad, attached to St George's Anglican Church, which was badly damaged by bombs recently. Carnmoney and Magheradroll Parishes have also provided support.
HRH The Earl of Wessex attended a memorial and thanksgiving service in Belfast Cathedral, 2nd December 2009, marking the return of 19 Light Brigade from operations in Afghanistan. The Very Revd Dr Houston McKelvey QVRM TD, Dean of Belfast, conducted and preached at the service: extracts of his address are provided.