Press Releases04 Jun 2002

BISHOP'S PLEA FOR AN END TO VIOLENCE IN EAST BELFAST

Press Releases02 Jun 2002

GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION SERVICE

Across the United Kingdom today and in the next few days thousands will give thanks to Almighty God for the years of leadership and service to this nation by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As with the service in Belfast Cathedral on 15 May, held in the presence of Her Majesty, so this afternoon the people of Northern Ireland express their gratitude to God for the faithful witness of dedication, dignity and service which have marked the reign of the Queen.

Press Releases01 Jun 2002

CHURCHES TEST IDEAS ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS

The traditional Sunday school is not working as it used to, fewer parents send their children along and for some, Sunday school is nothing more than a glorified child-minding service, according to Reverend Ian Ellis, Church of Ireland Education Officer in Northern Ireland.

Press Releases01 Jun 2002

DUBLIN VICAR SITS OUT FOR CHARITY

Canon Tom Haskins, the Vicar of St Ann's Church of Ireland in Dawson Street, Dublin begins a charity sit-out at the church on Monday, 16 Dec, until Friday, 20 Dec, from 9am to 5pm each day. The charities to benefit will be St Vincent de Paul and Church of Ireland Bishops'Appeal.

Press Releases30 May 2002

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

delivered by
The Rt. Rev. Michael Mayes,
Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe
to
The Synod of the Diocese
on
Thursday 30th May 2002
in
the County Arms Hotel Hotel, Birr

Press Releases20 May 2002

NOTICE OF ELECTORAL COLLEGE FOR DUBLIN AND GLENDALOUGH

The Archbishop of Armagh, Dr. Eames, has given advance notice of his intention to convene the Electoral College for Dublin and Glendalough on Thursday 29th August 2002.

Press Releases16 May 2002

SYNOD "CAPTION COMPETITION" RESULT

Press Releases16 May 2002

WEBSITE COMPETITION WINNERS

The first Church of Ireland Website Competition attracted a diverse set of entries from every corner of Ireland. The judges for this first competition were Rev Michael Graham, Rector of Drogheda and Church of Ireland Internet Co-ordinator, Mrs Janet Maxwell, Director of Communications, and Ms Michelle Carter, webmaster of the General Synod website.

Press Releases16 May 2002

CHURCH MAGAZINE COMPETITION WINNERS

The Church of Ireland Magazine Competition attracted entries from all over Ireland. The judges were Ms Noreen Erskine, BBC Religious Affairs; Mr Eamon Deeny, Director of Communications at the Department of Regional Development and Mr Rodney Miller, Chartered Designer and past chairman of the Chartered Society of Designers.

Press Releases12 May 2002