Bishops' Appeal Committee
Libya appeal to help those whose lives have been devastated by the floods
Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has launched a disaster appeal in response to the catastrophic flooding in Libya.
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Archbishops of Armagh call for Lough Neagh task force
Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin have issued an appeal for focused action to protect the environment of Lough Neagh and the well–being of all who depend on it.
Diocesan News
Making a house a home – Enniskerry welcomes refugee family
The community of Enniskerry has united to welcome a refugee family into their midst. For the last three years Enniskerry Welcomes, supported by St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Parish, and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Parish, has been fundraising and training to provide a home for a refugee family under the Community Sponsorship Programme.
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Press Releases
Tribute paid to Lord Carswell at Memorial Service
Archbishop John McDowell preached a homily in tribute to the Rt Hon the Lord Carswell of Killeen, at a memorial service held in St Mark’s, Dundela, East Belfast, this afternoon (Friday, 15th September).
Bishops' Appeal Committee
Bishops’ Appeal calls for prayer for Libya
Clergy and parishioners are urged to include the people of Libya and those working to bring aid and support to them in both our personal and corporate prayers this Sunday.
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Interfaith Network explores connection in a pluralist world
The 6th annual meeting of the Network for Inter Faith Concerns in Europe, North America and Canada (NIFENAC) was held on the afternoon of Monday 11th September with participants in attendance from Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the United States.
Diocesan News
St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, celebrates 800th anniversary
St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, is marking the 800th anniversary of its construction, with a special Diocesan Service of Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 17th September at 3.30pm.
Diocesan News
Retired bishop to hold vigil highlighting climate change
Concerns about how climate change will impact their grandchildren have prompted a retired Church of Ireland bishop and his wife to organise a vigil at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, to highlight the issue.
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Plans for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary of the death of Saint Fin Barre of Cork
Based on the customary historical tradition, this year marks the 1400th anniversary of the death in 623 A.D. of Saint Fin Barre of Cork. Plans are well underway for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork and in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral.
