Diocesan News
Historic ordinations at Nendrum Monastic Site
On Sunday 16 August and for the first time in at least 800 years, Nendrum Ancient Monastic site was the setting for a service of ordination.
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Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Press Releases
Broadcast & online worship opportunities
For Sunday, 16th August 2020
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday.
Press Releases
Scam warning after more than £80,000 lost to fraudsters
Police are warning the public to be vigilant after more than £80,000 was lost in a spate of scams reported in Northern Ireland on Wednesday (12th August).
Diocesan News
Cathedral a symbol of hope as it reopens for visitors
St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, will reopen its doors to visitors on Friday August 14, and the Dean and his team are hoping lots of people on ‘staycation’ will take the opportunity to discover more about this historic place of worship.
Press Releases
Broadcast & online worship opportunities
The following listing may be helpful for building a regular rhythm of worship between Sundays.
Diocesan News
Death of the Venerable Wayne Carney
The death has occurred of the Venerable Wayne Carney, the Archdeacon of Killaloe and Rector of Birr.
Press Releases
News from Eco–Congregation Ireland
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s summer newsletter is now available, highlighting examples of environmental projects undertaken by churches across the island of Ireland.
Bishops' Appeal Committee
Bishops’ Appeal response to Beirut explosion
Last Tuesday (4th August), a massive explosion ripped through Beirut, killing 157 people, injuring 5,000, damaging 50% of the buildings and leaving 300,000 people homeless.
RCB Library Notes
Small collection of papers of the Hon Rt Revd Charles Dalrymple Lindsay (1760–1846) accessioned at the RCB Library
Since most Irish bishops do not seem to have left much in the way of archives, when episcopal collections do turn up, it is significant because it opens a window to their lives and works.
