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Video message from Bishop Paul Colton to Confirmation candidates in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, has recorded a short video message for those young people who had hoped to be confirmed in the past year, or who are thinking of being confirmed.
Press Releases
Archbishop of Armagh appoints Inter Faith Advisor
The Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has appointed the Revd Suzanne Cousins, Rector of the Benburb Group of Parishes, as his Inter Faith Advisor.
Central Communications Board
Helping parishes with social media
The Church of Ireland’s resources seek to help members and their parishes to make the best use of social media.
Diocesan News
Retirement of long–serving County Cork church organist
Late last year – 2020 – Mrs Freda Salter Townshend – organist in the Church of Saint Barrahane, Castletownshend, County Cork, for the previous 21 years, retired.
Press Releases
Broadcast & Online Worship Opportunities
Listings to help parishioners find opportunities for radio, television and Church of Ireland online worship during March.
Diocesan News
New chaplain appointed to Beaumont, Connolly and the Mater Hospitals
Two new hospital chaplaincy appointments have been made by Archbishop Michael Jackson.
Diocesan News
Columbarium wall dedicated in Irishtown
A new columbarium wall in the graveyard of St Matthew’s Church in Irishtown was dedicated by Archbishop Michael Jackson on Sunday February 28. The columbarium will offer a place of repose for parishioners and for people from the wider community.
Diocesan News
Tuam, Killala and Achonry Bible reading challenge continues
Tuam, Killala and Achonry’s Bible reading challenge, to raise funds for clean water supplies in Kenya, is continuing.
RCB Library Notes
Geashill Parish Church: a personal history
The Representative Church Body Library’s Archive of the Month for March 2021 shares a personal history of Geashill parish church, which is located in County Offaly and the Diocese of Kildare.
