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A call to action on homelessness
A call to action on homelessness and housing insecurity has been issued by the Irish Inter–Church Meeting, which brings together church leaders from across the island of Ireland.
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Press Releases
Children’s Ministry Harvest Newsletter
A selection of ideas for talks and crafts – on the theme of Harvest – gathered together for Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry. This includes suggestions for Harvest songs and Bible reflections.
Diocesan News
The Ruth Ruth O’Kelly introduced as part–time priest in Clane Union
The Rev Ruth O’Kelly has taken up her position as a part–time priest in Clane Union of Parishes. A Service of Introduction was held for her on the evening of 19th September, led by Bishop Pat Storey.
Diocesan News
Statement from the Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, the Rt Rev Patrick Rooke.
Diocesan News
Ordination of the Rev Carol Hennessy
The Rev Carol Hennessy has been ordained as a deacon. The service took place in Trim Cathedral at 4pm on Sunday 15th September.
Press Releases
Irish Churches issue call to action on homelessness
Resources launched for church communities
The Irish Inter–Church Meeting has issued a call to action on homelessness and housing insecurity. The organisation, which brings together church leaders from across the island of Ireland, has launched new resources to help people engage with the issues surrounding homelessness and housing insecurity.
Liturgical Advisory Committee
‘Training the Trainer’ for new liturgy
A ‘Training the Trainer’ session was held yesterday (18th September) in Armagh for liturgical officers representing the dioceses of the northern province of the Church of Ireland.
Diocesan News
A first as Agherton Parish recuits a parish nurse
Agherton Parish, Portstewart, is to become the first Church of Ireland parish in Northern Ireland to employ a parish nurse.
Press Releases
Contract signed for St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, roof restoration project
The contract for the restoration of the roof of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, was signed on Tuesday morning (September 17) in the cathedral’s Deanery.
Diocesan News
Three OLMs made deacon for Tuam, Killala and Achonry
On Vocation Sunday, 15th September 2019, three Ordained Local Ministers were admitted to the office of Deacon by the Rt Revd Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, in St Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam.
