Diocesan News
Bishop Paul Colton sets out Challenges and Questions in 2016 Diocesan Synod Address
The Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross met in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork on Saturday, 11th June 2016.
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Diocesan News
Mountmellick Welcomes New Rector
Parishioners from the Mountmellick Group of Parishes were joined by neighbours and visitors for the the Institution of Rev Tim Irvine as their new Rector.
Diocesan News
Queen’s Birthday Evensong at St Anne’s Cathedral
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster MLA, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Belfast Mrs Fionnuala Jay–O’Boyle and Belfast’s new Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, were among the honoured guests at a celebration Evensong for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday in St Anne’s Cathedral on June 8.
Church and Society Commission
New Discussion Papers
The Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland has published discussion papers on organ donation and rural isolation to inform members of the Church as they consider both issues. The Commission commends the papers for study and discussion in parishes across the island.
Board of Education (R.O.I.)
Safeguarding Trust Survey Results
The Board of Education (Republic of Ireland) has published the findings of its Safeguarding Trust Survey, including perspectives from parishes on implementing Safeguarding Trust and a number of new projects which will be taken forward.
Board of Education (NI)
Safeguarding Trust Survey Results
The Board of Education (Northern Ireland) has published the findings of its Safeguarding Trust Survey, including perspectives from parishes on implementing Safeguarding Trust and a number of new projects which will be taken forward.
Disability Working Group
Tio Conference: Honouring the Indispensable
The Church of Ireland’s Working Group on Disability wishes to highlight the Tio Conference – Honouring the Indispensible – this weekend at Belfast Bible College: Friday 10th June and Saturday, 11th June.
Press Releases
European Referendum Discussion Paper
The European Affairs Committee of the Irish Council of Churches has published a discussion paper to provide members of the Churches in Ireland with a range of arguments to stimulate discussion ahead of the upcoming referendum on UK membership of the European Union on 23rd June.
Diocesan News
Institution of the Rev Mark McConnell in Ballymena
A service of institution of the Rev Mark McConnell as rector of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug took place in St Patrick’s Ballymena on Wednesday June 1.
