Press Releases
Church of Ireland launches Daily Worship app at General Synod
The Church of Ireland has brought content from The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) into the smartphone era by launching its Daily Worship app at the General Synod in Armagh.
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RCB Library Notes
The Strokestown (Bumlin) Vestry Book 1811 – 1870
The value of the Church of Ireland vestry minute book as a resource for social, economic, religious, and indeed legal history at local parish level is again captured in the latest online presentation in the RCB Library’s Archive of the Month slot.
Diocesan News
Bishop of Clogher dedicates new ‘Grosvenor Wing’ for Devenish Parish
An extension to the Reade Hall, the parish facilities for Devenish Parish Church, Monea, have been officially named ‘The Grosvenor Wing’ following the opening ceremony on Saturday, 21st April.
Diocesan News
‘Thy Kingdom Come’ Prayer, 10–20 May in Armagh Diocese
The ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ initiative was begun a couple of years ago by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby.
Archive of the Month
The Strokestown (Bumlin) Vestry Book 1811 – 1870
Diocesan News
‘Young Voices Speaking Old Words: A Lectionary Revolution’ – BACI’s Spring Lecture
RevoLectionary founder Scott Evans finds that there is a story being told on the internet which is not being informed by the Church while there is a narrative happening in the Church which is often not informed by the wider world.
Diocesan News
New Dean of Ossory appointed
The Reverend David McDonnell, currently Rector of Dunfanaghy Group of Parishes, County Donegal, was yesterday appointed Dean of Ossory and Rector of Kilkenny Union of Parishes in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory.
Diocesan News
Belfast Cathedral hosts service to mark RAF 100th anniversary
Diocesan News
New Certificate in Christian Studies launched in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
On Saturday, 28th April, the first group of adult learners – 22 people in all – embarked on the first cycle of the new Certificate in Christian Studies in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
Diocesan News
Forty–seven confirmed in Banbridge
Down and Dromore’s most recent confirmation service was hosted by Holy Trinity, Banbridge, on Sunday 29 April, when Bishop Harold confirmed 47 candidates from eight churches.
