Press Releases15 Jan 2009

Update and Thanks for Support from Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza

An update from the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem on the situation at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza is provided via ACNS. In it Bishop Suheil and the Diocesan family say they are deeply grateful for the gracious outpouring of generosity and support, which includes support from the Church of Ireland's Bishops' Appeal. The update says that Suhaila Tarrazi, Director of Al Ahli, speaks with a voice touched by emotion in thanking the many friends and supporters who have offered their prayers and assistance.

Press Releases12 Jan 2009

Address at Belfast Rally for Peace in Gaza

The transcript of the address given by The Ven Barry Dodds, Archdeacon of Belfast, at the ICTU Rally for Peace in Gaza at
Belfast City Hall, Saturday 10 January 2009.

Press Releases30 Dec 2008

Joint Statement on Gaza from the Archbishops of Armagh

The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Cardinal Seán Brady, Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, today issue a joint statement calling upon the authorities in both Israel and Gaza immediately to disengage and cease all hostilities in order to enable a permanent ceasefire to be negotiated, and urging all people of faith to pray for all caught up in the conflict.

Press Releases23 Dec 2008

The total raised by the Belfast Cathedral Sitout for Charities passed the £200,000 on Monday, 22nd December 2008. Dean Houston McKelvey says, 'Hopefully the good people of Belfast and the wider community will continue to come over Tuesday and Wednesday. One thing we do know from the various charities we are in contact with, is that this year, more so than ever, they need all the help they can get. I would like to thank all those folk who individually, from their work, schools, churches and clubs have given so generously once again.'

Press Releases20 Dec 2008

Christmas Broadcasts 2008

Schedule of Christmas Television and Radio Broadcasts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Press Releases16 Dec 2008

'Black Santa' Sitout at St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast

The team of 'Black Santas', led by the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Dr Houston McKelvey will, as usual, be standing with their collecting barrel in front of the Cathedral, each weekday from Wednesday 17th December 2008 until Christmas Eve. This is the 31st annual Sitout, the eighth led by Dean McKelvey.

Press Releases05 Dec 2008

Archbishops' Condolences on Death of Russian Orthodox Patriarch

The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh, and the Most Revd John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin, wish to express to the clergy and people of the Russian Orthodox Church, and especially those in Ireland, their sincere sympathy on the announcement today of the death of His Holiness, Patriarch Alexiy II, following a period of illness, in Moscow. We assure the people of the Russian Orthodox Church of our prayers at this time of sadness and transition.

Press Releases03 Dec 2008

Lord Eames and Archbishop Tutu Honoured by University of London

The former Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Rt Revd The Lord Eames OM, yesterday, Tuesday 2nd December 2008, was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of London alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Press Releases02 Dec 2008

Rt Revd Lord Eames & Archbishop Tutu Honoured by University of London

The former Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Rt Revd The Lord Eames OM, will today, Tuesday 2nd December 2008, receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of London alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The honour is to be conferred upon Lord Eames and Archbishop Tutu – in recognition of their international work for reconciliation – by the Chancellor of the University, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, at a Foundation Day ceremony in Senate House, University of London.

Press Releases28 Nov 2008

Creed Conference Held at Jethro Centre, Lurgan

The first CREED Ireland Conference took place in the Jethro Centre, Lurgan, Co. Armagh on Saturday 22 November 2008. With the aim of facilitating church groups and Christian organisations to engage and extend God’s Kingdom in local communities, there was a full programme of speakers and seminars.