Irish Times Notes28 Jun 2003

Church of Ireland notes from the Irish Times

Press Releases26 Jun 2003

ARCHBISHOP NEILL TO ORDAIN FOUR NEW DEACONS FOR DUBLIN

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd John Neill, will ordain four deacons in Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday 22 June at 3.30 pm. They are Aisling Shine, Joyce Rankin, John Tanner and Tim Irvine.

Press Releases26 Jun 2003

TWO PRIESTS TO BE ORDAINED IN DUBLIN

On Sunday 29 June, 2003, at 3.30 pm in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, the Revd Sandra Hales, curate of Lucan & Leixlip, and the Revd Robert Marshall, Auxiliary Minister of Stillorgan & Blackrock, will be ordained priests.

Press Releases25 Jun 2003

PRESIDENT MCALEESE TO VISIT MOLYNEAUX HOME

President Mary McAleese will visit the Molyneux Home, Leeson Park, on Thursday 26 June. During her visit the President will meet the residents, staff and members of the Board.

Press Releases24 Jun 2003

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Sometimes you find yourself reading a passage of scripture from one of the less well-known books of the Bible, and the words literally leap off the page as being exactly right for our day and our situation. This happened to me just a few days ago, when the reading set for Evening Prayer was a short passage from the prophet Habakkuk (whose name we find it hard to spell, and whose book we can’t easily find). The words which struck me were these, spoken by the Lord to the prophet:

Press Releases24 Jun 2003

HONORARY DEGREE FOR ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN

The National University of Ireland, Galway, will confer an honorary doctorate in laws on the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd John Neill, on Friday 27 June 2003 in University College, Galway.

Press Releases22 Jun 2003

THE CHAPEL ROYAL DUBLIN CASTLE

Centenary Ecumenical Service of
Thanksgiving for
100 years of service of
The St John Ambulance Brigade
of Ireland

Sermon preached by
The Very Revd John Paterson
Dean of Christ Church

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.

Irish Times Notes21 Jun 2003

Church of Ireland notes from the Irish Times

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.