Diocesan News
Mothers’ Union is ‘a Force to be Reckoned With’
The new President of Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union has urged members to be bold and to take risks as the organisation moves into its 130th year in Ireland.
The new President of Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union has urged members to be bold and to take risks as the organisation moves into its 130th year in Ireland.
The Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland organised a seminar on homelessness in the Republic of Ireland on Monday (26th September) at Griffith College, Dublin.
On Monday, 26th September, the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, was among religious leaders, community representatives, and civic guests who had accepted an invitation from Mr Colm O’Connor (School Principal) to the launch, in the Aula Maxima, University College, Cork, of the new Cork Educate Together Secondary School.
Congratulations to the Revd Simon Genoe who has become the new rector of Magheralin in Dromore Diocese.
Members of the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue, who are meeting together in Armagh this week, yesterday visited Downpatrick, Co. Down (27th September 2016).
The Working Group on Disability was pleased to see the announcement by Minister Finian McGrath that a Task Force on Personalised Budgets for those with disabilities will be established.
A Dublin parishioner has come up with a novel idea to help raise awareness and funds for Christian Aid. Utilising freely available twigs and wine boxes with a Christian Aid label attached, David Millar of Holy Trinity, Killiney, is hoping to spread the word about the important work of Christian Aid and also raise money.
The Rt Revd John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher and Chair of the Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue, outlines the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017: Crossing Barriers.
The Standing Committee of the General Synod met on Tuesday 20th September 2016 in Church House, Dublin.