The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster, told a congregation in Londonderry on Wednesday evening that some people were being affected far worse than others by the coronavirus pandemic and that, for some, the fear and anxiety had been overwhelming.
St Canice’s Church in Eglinton has produced a new book celebrating some of the things which have helped get people through lockdown.
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has launched a Mother and Child Advent Appeal, which seeks to raise support for four initiatives in Nepal, Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sierra Leone.
Five archbishops in these islands, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, and the Archbishop of Wales have sent their greetings to mark the 150th anniversary of the consecration of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.
The Rev Christopher St John, curate at St Mark’s, Dundela, Diocese of Down and Dromore, has been appointed rector of St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Carrickfergus, Diocese of Connor.
The following listing may be helpful for building a regular rhythm of worship between Sundays.
A team of three from St Brigid’s Parish Church, Mallusk, Diocese of Connor, carried a seven–foot cross to the top of Slieve Donard on November 10 to raise funds for Crown Jesus Ministries.
Today, 25th November, marks Day 1 in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender–Based Violence Against Women. Many congratulations to All–Ireland Mothers’ Union who have put together a thought provoking and reflective diary to guide us through each of the 16 Days.
The Black Santa Sit Out celebrates its 20th anniversary in Dublin this year. The appeal, which has raised well over €700,000 for local good causes so far, takes place outside St Ann’s Church on Dawson Street, every December.
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, is continuing to highlight a range of greetings received to mark its 150th anniversary.