Press Releases13 Jan 2003

CHURCHES' UNITY SERVICE TREASURES REFUGEES

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 to 25 January) millions of Christians throughout the world will be offering prayers for the unity of the Church and the unity of all people who are made in God's image. In praying for the unity of the Church, Christians are reminded of their duty to pray for the unity of all people who are made in God's image. This year prayers will be centred around a text from 2 Corinthians chosen by Christians in Argentina who assert that 'the 'treasure in clay jars' - the glory of Christ- is a gift from God to strengthen all who are suffering or sad. They firmly believe that Christians have a responsibility to share the light of Christ and welcome strangers into their midst.

Irish Times Notes11 Jan 2003

Church of Ireland notes from the Irish Times

Press Releases10 Jan 2003

NEW CHURCH OF IRELAND MARRIAGE COUNSELLING SERVICES

The Church of Ireland Marriage Council today announced details of two new marriage counselling services available to couples in the Republic of Ireland.

Irish Times Notes04 Jan 2003

Church of Ireland notes from the Irish Times

Press Releases27 Dec 2002

"CUSHENDALL SERVICE IS BEACON OF HOPE" - BISHOP HARPER

Cardinal Cathal Daly will be the special preacher at an Inter Church Christmas Carol Service to be held in Layde Parish Church, Cushendall on Sunday, 29 December 2002 at 6pm. The Glens of Antrim Choir will lead the singing and local people and clergy will read the lessons. The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Revd Alan Harper will also attend.

Press Releases25 Dec 2002

EXTRACTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS SERMON OF BISHOP PAUL COLTON

Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork
Christmas Day 2002

Press Releases25 Dec 2002

EXTRACTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS SERMON OF ARCHBISHOP JOHN NEILL

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christmas Day 2002

Press Releases25 Dec 2002

EXTRACTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS SERMON OF ARCHBISHOP ROBIN EAMES

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
Christmas Day 2002

Press Releases25 Dec 2002

THE CHRISTMAS SERMON OF BISHOP RICHARD CLARKE

THE CHRISTMAS SERMON OF
BISHOP RICHARD CLARKE

Bishop of Meath and Kildare

St. Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare
Christmas Day 2002

Press Releases24 Dec 2002

JOINT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPS OF KILMORE

How are you feeling about Christmas? Excited? Apprehensive? Joyful? Anxious? For most of our children Christmas just has to be one of the most exciting times of the year. Many of us will never forget the excitement we felt as a child as Christmas approached. Some children search every cupboard in the house looking for possible presents from Mum and Dad. When a present is found in wrapping paper it can be great fun trying to guess what it is. For some children it is difficult to sleep before Christmas. Minds can be over active and imaginations can run riot. Many of you will have your own personal and private memories of Christmas in your family and your own distinctive family traditions. Such happy memories are to be treasured and all who are parents have the tremendous joy of making Christmas a truly happy time for their children.