Press Releases21 Jun 2003

ARCHBISHOP NEILL WELCOMES THE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS

On behalf of the Church of Ireland community, I would like to welcome the Special Olympians and their supporters and all who are involved in Special Olympics World Games 2003. The Special Olympic Flame is a symbol of the spirit of the Games. Flames have long symbolised hope, energy, warmth and light; and within Christianity, flames symbolise the Holy Spirit, giving life and power. So it is in this vein, we welcome the flame, as we welcome ambassadors of hope, energy, warmth, light, life and empowerment.

Press Releases21 Jun 2003

ARCHBISHOP NEILL WELCOMES GROWTH IN CHURCH OF IRELAND POPULATION IN THE REPUBLIC

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd John Neill has issued the following statement regarding the 2002 Census figures.

Press Releases20 Jun 2003

Special prayers in Spanish and English were led by the Rt Rev. Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, at a farewell reception this morning for Olympians from Argentina as they set out from Derry to take part in the Special Olympics in Dublin.

Press Releases20 Jun 2003

Census 2002 - Population of the Republic of Ireland classified by religion (including breakdown by percentage)

Press Releases20 Jun 2003

Archbishop Eames speaks at the launch of Asylum Voices

Edited by Dr Andrew Bradstock and Reverend Arlington Trotman,
Churches' Commission for Racial Justice of
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Press Releases17 Jun 2003

NEW CANONS FOR THE DIOCESE OF CASHEL AND OSSORY

Bishop Peter F. Barrett has appointed two new canons for St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, and St. Laserian’s in Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow.

Press Releases17 Jun 2003

'WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF OUR COMMUNITY'

This interdenominational week of prayer will be held in Townsend St. Presbyterian Church, right on the peaceline between the Shankill and Falls roads. (Monday June 30 until Friday July 4, 11 am – 2 pm each day).

Press Releases14 Jun 2003

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS delivered by The Rt. Rev. Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Dear friends in Christ, we meet in his name, as the pilgrim people of God, to do the work of his Church and I thank you for your attendance at this Diocesan Synod of Cork, Cloyne and Ross – my fifth as Bishop!

Press Releases14 Jun 2003

BISHOP PUT ON THE SPOT

'IT IS A PEOPLE'S CHURCH'

The Right Reverend Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, following consultation with members of the Diocese, decided that at this year's Synod, which is being held today in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, to put himself on the spot.

Press Releases12 Jun 2003

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL DUBLIN CELEBRATES

Trinity Sunday, 15 June, is a date of major importance in the calendar of Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral. Though popularly known as Christ Church, the official dedication of the cathedral is to the Holy Trinity. This year the day will be marked by a number of special events.