Diocesan News
All Age Sports Service in St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Carrigaline Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork held an All Age Sports Service in St Mary’s Church on 23rd October.
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Diocesan News
Irish President Visits Poet’s Grave in Donegore Parish
The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, visited St John’s Parish Church, Donegore, on Thursday October 27 to see the grave of Irish poet Sir Samuel Ferguson.
Liturgical Advisory Committee
Presentation hymnals
Presentation editions of the Church Hymnal are an ideal gift for confirmations or for special seasons in the Church calendar, including Christmas.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Fifth Theological Conference of the Porvoo Communion of Churches
The Fifth Theological Conference of the Porvoo Communion of Churches took place in Riga, Latvia from October 19 to 22, 2016. The Church of Ireland is one of 15 Anglican and Lutheran churches in Europe who make up the Porvoo Communion of Churches.
Press Releases
Second Church–wide Census of the Church of Ireland Population to Take Place in November
The Church of Ireland will be undertaking its second census of the worshipping Church of Ireland population in November.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Migrants: from fear to compassion
Mass migration prompted by global conflict and ecological crises has stirred up unresolved fears in European societies. Understanding and responding to this was the central theme of a dialogue seminar that took place on 24 October between churches and the European Commission.
Diocesan News
1gb Ludgate Hub in Ireland’s First 1gb Town Hosts Cork Clergy Meetings
On Monday, the Bishop met the clergy of two rural deaneries in the recently opened Ludgate Hub in what is now Ireland’s first 1gb town, Skibbereen.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Religious Minorities in Diverse Societies: Consultation in Croatia Builds Bridges
Religious leaders, human rights advocates, and representatives from governments, youth and international organisations gathered in Zagreb on 21 and 22 October for a conference on religious minorities as part of culturally diverse societies.
Diocesan News
Institution in St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn
The Rev Arthur Young was instituted as rector of St Paul’s Parish, Lisburn, on Thursday October 20 by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy.
Diocesan News
Introduction of Priest–in–Charge in Ballysillan
The Rev Campbell Dixon MBE was introduced as Priest–in–Charge of St Mark’s Parish Church, Ballysillan, on Sunday October 9.
