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Archbishop Clarke speaks on Disestablishment
In his final public engagement in Dublin before his retirement, Archbishop Richard Clarke spoke on the Church of Ireland’s perspective on Disestablishment at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday, 31st January.
Diocesan News
Bishop Paul Colton makes site visit to the Carraig Centre, Ballincollig
On Wednesday 5th February, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, visited the Carraig Centre in Ballincollig, which is currently under development by Clancy Construction.
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Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork explores post–Brexit links with Lichfield Diocese in England
The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in the Church of Ireland, is actively pursuing a new link with the Lichfield Diocese in the Church of England in order to foster close relations following Brexit.
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Christ Church Cathedral granted coat of arms
Disestablishment 150 exhibition also launched
Christ Church Cathedral has a new coat of arms which was unveiled following Choral Evensong in the cathedral on Friday evening (January 31).
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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.
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Digging for Emmet: Ghostly images From Dublin’s past brought back to life through digitization
In February 2019, the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Dublin met at St Michan’s Church, Dublin, to issue an appeal for the return of the head of an 800–year old mummy which was stolen during a raid at the church’s crypt.
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Rosalind Lowry ‘Ark’ installation at Belfast Cathedral
Artist Rosalind Lowry will be installing an environmentally themed sculptural piece in the Cathedral on Monday 10th February.
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Farewell Service & Reception for Archbishop Richard Clarke
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke concluded his ministry as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland with a celebration of the Eucharist in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Sunday evening (2nd February).
Diocesan News
Youth of Cork, Cloyne and Ross share their video at Church of Ireland Youth Forum
Five young people from Cork, Cloyne and Ross joined Diocesan Youth Officer, Hilda Connolly, at the third and final of the Church of Ireland’s Youth Forum meetings on 25th January, in City North Hotel in Dublin.
