Press Releases06 May 2026

Ending violence against women and girls

Following their latest meeting, the Church Leaders Group (Ireland), which is made up of the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Armagh, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the Presidents of the Methodist Church in Ireland, and the Irish Council of Churches, have expressed their sympathy and prayerful support for all families who have been affected by violence against women and girls, calling it ‘an epidemic sweeping across Ireland.’

Press Releases02 May 2026

Speaking with David Ritchie about the RCB and Benefact Trust Climate Impact Fund

An initiative aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in hundreds of Church of Ireland properties has received a welcome boost through a partnership involving the Representative Church Body and the Benefact Trust.

Press Releases28 Apr 2026

RCB Flood Relief Grant made a difference in Aughrim

Rev Canon Suzanne Harris describes how an RCB Flood Relief Grant made a difference to those impacted by flooding in Aughrim this January.

Press Releases26 Apr 2026

Archbishop McDowell condemns heartless attack on Dunmurry PSNI Station

Church of Ireland Archbishop and Primate of all Ireland, The Most Reverend John McDowell, says last night’s terrorist attack on Dunmurry police station was carried out by ‘heartless people’ who would drag us back to the dark days of the ‘Troubles’.

Press Releases18 Apr 2026

Appointment of New All–Ireland Mothers’ Union Chaplain

Mothers’ Union All–Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Alistair Doyle as its new All–Ireland Chaplain for the 2026–2028 triennial.

Press Releases17 Apr 2026

Sailing with St Brendan: A River Shannon Pilgrimage to Celebrate St Brendan the Navigator

On Saturday, 16 May 2026, two Church of Ireland Pioneer Ministry initiatives will invite people from across the country to take part in a water pilgrimage retracing ancient Christian routes through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

Press Releases31 Mar 2026

New Book Seeks to Resource Conversations on Marriage and Relationships

“Faith traditions have always had things to say about marriage and relationships,” says the author of a new book which seeks to provide an overview of the subject.

Press Releases30 Mar 2026

Archbishop of Armagh among Church leaders at installation of Archbishop of Canterbury

The Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland met with Church Leaders from across the Anglican communion at the installation of The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Press Releases29 Mar 2026

Joint Holy Week & Easter Message from Archbishops of Armagh

Archbishop John McDowell & Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin, the Church of Ireland and Catholic Archbishops of Armagh and Primates of All Ireland, respectively have issued the following statement to mark the start of Holy Week and Easter.

Press Releases19 Mar 2026

Bishop Patricia Storey Announces Retirement

The Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare, the Most Revd Patricia Storey will retire from her position on 31 July 2026.

Bishop Pat announced her retirement at a meeting of the Diocesan Council on Wednesday, 18th March.