The Liturgical Advisory Committee (LAC) of the Church of Ireland has published a resource for use in parishes marking the Centenary of the Opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament.
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal has released €10,000 in emergency funding to support Covid relief efforts in India. Individuals and parishes are invited to contribute to support these efforts. Funds will be channelled to partner agencies working on the ground in communities in India providing vital support and supplies.
Mount Merrion Church has launched a new project named ‘Gardens’ – which captures their creative expression of songwriting, birthed from the worship community and team of the church.
The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, has welcomed the announcement that in–person church services can resume as part of the easing of restrictions on May 10.
George Quinn, a Diocesan Reader for the past nearly 33 years in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has indicated to the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, his decision to retire from Reader ministry.
On April 20th it was announced that groups of up to 15 can meet up for underage outdoor non–contact dance, music or arts activities. This presents an opportunity to begin the long process and hard work of rebuilding the Cathedral choir at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, and no doubt, other cathedrals throughout Ireland.
Ben Sweeney is set to cruise away from the rectory in Ballymoney in his self–built campervan to enjoy the freedom of the open road and the call of the waves.
The Right Revd Dr Ian William Ellis was consecrated as Bishop of Clogher at a service on the Feast Day of St Mark on Monday, 26th April in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen. He was previously Rector of Rossorry Parish in Clogher Diocese.
The Revd Geoff Hamilton has received a warm welcome from his new congregation in Kilhorne Church, Annalong.
