Press Releases23 Nov 2003

Sermon by Archbishop Neill in St. Michael's Church, Athy

Sunday 23rd November 2003

Press Releases23 Nov 2003

Archbishop Eames’ sermon at Trinity College Chapel, Dublin

Press Releases22 Nov 2003

BISHOP MEETS WITH THE RAINBOW PROJECT

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Revd Ken Good, following his Presidential Address at the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Synod in October, at which he made reference to the current debate in the Anglican Communion on the ordination or consecration of practicing homosexuals, was challenged by Sean Morrin of the Rainbow Project in Derry to meet with its members to discuss his views directly with them.

Press Releases20 Nov 2003

The Funeral Service of the Revd François Murenzi, Bishop's Curate of Athy Union of parishes and formerly curate of Bray, will take place in St Michael's Church, Athy, at 11.00 am on Sunday, 23 November 2003. Following the service the remains will be taken to Willowfield Parish Church, Woodstock Road, Belfast, for a service on Monday, 24 November 2003 at 12 noon. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Press Releases20 Nov 2003

BISHOP'S PALACE, KILKENNY

The Representative Church Body (RCB) today welcomed the recent decision by An Bord Pleanála, following third party appeals, to grant permission for the proposed change of use of the Bishop’s Palace, Kilkenny from residential use to use by the Heritage Council as its National Headquarters and for the Representative Church Body to erect a new See House on the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace, subject to certain conditions.

Press Releases20 Nov 2003

CHURCHES NEED TO CATCH UP IN RECONCILIATION STAKES

The churches need to catch up and take bold steps in the race to resolve conflict and bring healing and reconciliation to divided communities.

Press Releases18 Nov 2003

ARCHBISHOP REQUESTS PRAYERS FOR ATHY CLERGYMAN

The Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, Dr John Neill, has requested church members to remember in their prayers at this anxious time the Revd Francois Murenzi, Bishop’s Curate of Athy Union, his wife, Susan, and their family. Francois was seriously injured in a motor accident on Thursday, 13 November 2003.

Press Releases17 Nov 2003

Outstanding sporting figures will be speaking at a special service in St Anne’s Cathedral about the relationship between their faith and sport. All of them are Irish League footballers and members of the Christian organisation, Athletes in Action. The service on Monday, 1 December at 8p.m. will be led by Alan Nixon, the former Glentoran player. Peter McCann (Portadown F.C.) and Tommy Elliott (Cambridge United and Ards) will also be speaking. Worship will be led by the Salvation Army band.

Press Releases13 Nov 2003

CHURCH CONFERENCE MARKS RECONCILIATION MILESTONE

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore will reach a milestone in its ‘Think Again’ campaign for reconciliation in the community with a major one-day conference in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle on Saturday, 22 November 2003 starting at 9am.

Press Releases13 Nov 2003

New devotional book from Canon Brian Mayne