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Cathedral appointments in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
by Bishop Ferran Glenfield
The modern dioceses of the Church of Ireland, including Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, were formed at the Synods of Rathbreasail in 1111 and Kells–Mellifont in 1152.
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Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork
The Most Revd Dr Fintan Gavin & The Rt Revd Dr Paul Colton
“This has been a tough year. The COVID–19 pandemic continues to affect all our lives. The scriptures tell us that after their visit to the new–born Saviour in Bethlehem, the wise men ‘went home by a different way’. The pandemic has also forced many of us to change our ways, to do things differently. Nobody has been unaffected.”
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News from around the Church of Ireland
Happy Christmas in advance! Welcome to our weekly round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes.
Diocesan News
Bishop David McClay’s Christmas Message 2021
Bishop David’s message for Advent and Christmas echoes that of the angels to the shepherds in Luke 2 – “Do not be afraid”.
Press Releases
A Joint Christmas Message from the Archbishops of Armagh
The Most Revd John McDowell & The Most Revd Eamon Martin
A joint message for Christmas 2021 from Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin.
Press Releases
News from Eco–Congregation Ireland
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s latest newsletter is now available, highlighting examples of environmental projects undertaken by churches across the island of Ireland.
Diocesan News
Walk of Light 2021 – Video available to watch now
The 2021 Dublin Council of Churches Walk of Light returned to a semi–normal format this year. Participants in the 17th annual interchurch journey prayed for light in dark times and while not everyone could walk from church to church, a small group of walkers travelled between three city centre churches where congregations waited to meet them.
Disestablishment 150
Framed Disestablishment Stamp presented to RCB Library
A framed first day cover of the Disestablishment Stamp was presented to the RCB Library yesterday (Tuesday December 14) in recognition of the contribution of the Library and its staff to the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.
Diocesan News
Bishop Paul Colton’s 2021 Christmas Message for schools, young people and the young at heart
Bishop Paul Colton visits Castletownshend, County Cork, to show everyone the beautiful nativity window in the parish church this Christmastime.
