Press Releases24 Mar 2022

Bishop Andrew Forster to become President of the Irish Council of Churches

On March 31 the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Andrew Forster, will succeed the Very Revd Dr Ivan Patterson as President of the Irish Council of Churches (ICC). The Council comprises representatives of more thana dozen Protestant, Reformed, Orthodox, Independent, and migrant–led Churches. Its President is part of the Church Leaders’ Group in Ireland and co–chairs the Irish Inter–Church Meeting – Ireland’s foremost ecumenical body.

Literature Committee24 Mar 2022

The Theology of the Eucharist from a Church of Ireland Perspective now available online

‘The Theology of the Eucharist from a Church of Ireland Perspective’, authored by the Revd Canon Dr Michael Kennedy, is now available to download from the Church of Ireland’s online bookstore.

RCB Library Notes24 Mar 2022

An important map showing the development of Glasnevin, in Dublin

The Archive of the Month from the RCB Library for March shines a spotlight on a beautiful map that makes up part of Ms 1104, a recent addition to the RCB Library’s extensive manuscript collection.

Board of Education (NI)23 Mar 2022

‘Beyond the Stereotype’

Church of Ireland Gazette Q&A with Dr Peter Hamill and Dr Noel Purdy

Dr Peter Hamill, the Church of Ireland’s Education Officer for Northern Ireland, and Dr Noel Purdy from Stranmillis University College, discuss the findings of ‘Beyond the Stereotype’, new research commissioned by the Transferor Representatives’ Council.

Pre-synod23 Mar 2022

Central Communications Board photography competition seeks scenes of ‘New Beginnings’

Closing date: Tuesday, 26th April 2022

As General Synod 2022 approaches, the Church of Ireland’s Central Communications Board (CCB) is inviting members of the Church to enter a photography competition with the theme of ‘New Beginnings’.

Pre-synod22 Mar 2022

Church of Ireland General Synod to meet in Belfast

The Church of Ireland General Synod’s 2022 meeting will take place from Wednesday, 4th May, to Friday, 6th May, in Assembly Buildings, Belfast. This will be the second meeting of the fifty–second General Synod, and the venue will facilitate the first in–person meeting of General Synod since 2019 when it met in Derry/Londonderry.

Diocesan News21 Mar 2022

736 candles lit in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

As part of the public Day of Remembrance and Recognition, young people from all across the diocese lit 736 candles in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral at 11am on Friday morning, 18th March, one for each day of the pandemic to date in Ireland, in remembrance of those who died during Covid–19 and in recognition of all those who have cared for us during that time.

Standing Committee & RB21 Mar 2022

Standing Committee & RB News

The Standing Committee of the General Synod and the Representative Body met in Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines, on Tuesday, 8th March 2022.

Irish Times Notes19 Mar 2022

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

Diocesan News18 Mar 2022

St Patrick’s Day 2022 Civic Service in Cork

Yesterday, the annual Festival and Civic Service for St Patrick’s Day was held at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. After two years of not being able to host this celebration, Bishop Paul Colton invited the Lord Mayor of Cork and Cork City Council politicians, as well as representatives of State agencies, NGOs and voluntary groups to finally celebrate St Patrick’s Day together and in person again.