The Rt Revd John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher, has been elected by the House of Bishops as the new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He succeeds Archbishop Richard Clarke who retired on 2nd February this year.
The House of Bishops, at its meeting today, confirmed the election of the Ven George Davison, Archdeacon of Belfast, as Bishop–designate of the Diocese of Connor.
Due to health concerns, members of Standing Committee and the RB are advised that the 10th March meetings will take place in Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines.
Please note that all meetings in Church of Ireland House, Dublin, on Monday and Tuesday (9th & 10th March) will take place, subject to any change in advice from the health authorities. Any further updates will be posted on the Church of Ireland website.
“It is crucial for a democracy to be liberated from the idea that majority votes end arguments.” So said former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, who delivered the latest in the Featherstonhaugh Lecture Series in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute on Wednesday, February 18.
Archbishop Michael Jackson has issued the following prayer for those affected by and those who are shaping the response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The following advisory guidelines for the Church of Ireland’s response regarding the novel coronavirus (Covid–19) reflect previous advice provided by the Church as a response to pandemic flu. The guidelines offer a general framework to parishes, subject to further approval or other advice that may be considered appropriate by the diocesan bishop.
The meeting to elect the Archbishop of Armagh, due to take place on 27th and 28th February, has been postponed due to a bereavement experienced by a member of the House of Bishops.
Arrangements for all diocesan synods are potentially subject to change due to the Covid–19 outbreak. Please contact individual dioceses for further information.
The 2020 ‘Fit for the Purpose’ weekend took place at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute from February 21 to 23. The programme combines an introduction to the Foundation Course with exploration of God’s call.
