Diocesan News25 Jan 2019

First youth Leaders in Training course held in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Recently the Cork Diocesan Youth Council (CDYC) teamed up with the YMCA to put together an accredited course – Leaders in Training – for training youth leaders.

Press Releases25 Jan 2019

New courses to commence at CITI

A total of twenty–five students will be in attendance at the Theological Institute over the course of the weekend of 22–24 February 2019 for the commencement of two further training courses.

Press Releases24 Jan 2019

Braemor Studies launch: Latest titles at the interface between theology and ethics

The latest titles in the Braemor Studies series were launched in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute on Tuesday evening (January 22).

Press Releases24 Jan 2019

BACI Lent studies launched

Young Irish writers explore repentance

The Biblical Association of the Church of Ireland (BACI) officially launched its 2019 Lent study in Church House, Dublin, on Tuesday (January 22).

Disestablishment 15023 Jan 2019

‘Free to shape your own future’ – Church of Ireland Youth Forum explores issues affecting young people

Young people from all 12 dioceses of the Church of Ireland gathered for the second CIYD Church of Ireland Youth Forum in the City North Hotel near Dublin on Saturday (January 19).

Diocesan News23 Jan 2019

Billy returns to South Sudan to help reopen Vocational Training College he founded

In 2003, Billy Smyth and his wife Jenny took the courageous decision to take their young family to live in Yei, southern Sudan. Now Billy will once again leave his home to spend time in Yei as he tries to help the people there to rebuild their lives.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2019

Bishop Colton attends Cork County Commemoration of the First Dáil

On Monday, 21st January 2019, the centenary of the meeting of the First Dáil in the Mansion House in Dublin, Cork County Council held a special commemorative meeting at the County Hall, Cork. Dr Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, was in attendance as a guest.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2019

Tuam Cathedral installations

Three new members were added to the Chapter of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam, on Sunday 20th January 2019.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2019

Larne curate is new President of Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters

The Rev Dr Ian Mills, curate in the Parishes of Larne and Inver with Glynn and Raloo, has been appointed President of the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters.

Diocesan News23 Jan 2019

Church leaders attend Christian Unity service in Belfast

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18–25 January) is well underway as churches worldwide pray specifically to become a united Christian witness in the world. On 22 January, Bishop Harold Miller joined other church leaders for a service in Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast.