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Encouraging generous giving
The new ‘Generous Giving’ resources available on the Parish Resources section of the Church of Ireland website provide help and guidance to equip parishes to nurture generosity.
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Bishops’ pilgrimage begins in Gartan – joint walks will ‘promote shared Columban heritage’
The Bishop of Derry, Dr Donal McKeown, and the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, have begun a three–day joint walk from St Columba’s birthplace at Gartan, in Donegal, to St Augustine’s Church in Derry–Londonderry (which is believed to be the site of a sixth century monastery founded by Saint Columba).
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Chairs and kneelers dedicated in Regimental Chapel in St Anne’s
New chairs and kneelers were dedicated by the Dean of Belfast in the Regimental Chapel in St Anne’s Cathedral on Tuesday April 25.
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Confirmation Season begins in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Bishop Paul Colton began his annual round of visitations to parishes for 2017, during which he also conducts baptisms and confirmations, on the Second Sunday of Easter, 23rd April.
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Plain sailing for Culmore parishioners and clergy
Clergy and parishioners of Christ Church, Culmore, Muff and Saint Peter’s (CCCMSP) have completed a 10–day–long cross–community project to build a fully functioning ancient Irish currach, under the expert guidance of master boat–builder Donal Mac Polin from the Traditional Boats of Ireland Co–operative.
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Great fun at St Anne’s Cathedral Easter egg hunt!
Dozens of children visited St Anne’s Cathedral on Easter Tuesday to take part in the Biggest Indoor Easter Egg Hunt in Belfast!
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Silver trowel first presented over 100 years ago is bought back by parish
A valuable silver trowel which had been presented to a dignitary at the laying of the foundation stone of a Church of Ireland rectory over 100 years ago, has been discovered for sale on eBay and bought back by the parish.
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Appointment of New Rector in Muckamore, Killead and Gartree
The Rev John McClure, Curate Assistant of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug, has been appointed as Incumbent of the Grouped Parishes of Muckamore, Killead and Gartree.
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Cork Church of Ireland Honour Star Player John Jermyn, Jnr.
The Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young Men’s Association (ICICYMA) at Garryduff Sports Centre, Cork has honoured one of the most distinguished of their hockey players, John Jermyn, Jnr., with honorary life membership.
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Good Friday Liturgical Performance at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
On Good Friday night (14th April) the choir of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, under the baton of Director of Music, Peter Stobart, performed John Stainer’s Holy Week oratorio The Crucifixion. The soloists were Josh Spink (Tenor) and Chris Southgate (Bass), accompanied by acclaimed Limerick organist Trevor Selby on the Cathedral Organ.
