Diocesan News14 Mar 2016

Army donates ancient St Patrick’s stone to Down Cathedral

An ancient religious stone closely linked with Saint Patrick and earlier has been presented to Down Cathedral by the Army which has had it in safekeeping for a number of years.

Diocesan News14 Mar 2016

Diocese of Derry and Raphoe Celebrates its ‘Year of Opportunity 2016’

Hundreds of parishioners from all across the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe converged on Letterkenny on Friday evening for a special event to celebrate the Diocese’s ‘Year of Opportunity 2016’.

Press Releases14 Mar 2016

Church of Ireland 2016 Communications Competition Now Open

The Central Communications Board’s annual Magazine, Website and Social Media Competition is now open and invites entries within each category (details below) from Church of Ireland parishes, dioceses and associated organisations as well as individuals whose social media activity clearly relates to Church activity/outreach/witness.

Diocesan News11 Mar 2016

East Belfast pupils take a religious and ethical look at the events of 1916

Pupils from seven schools in the Castlereagh and East Belfast area, together with the Braniel and Gilnahirk Churches have gathered today (11 March) to take a religious and ethical look at two major events in Northern Ireland’s history.

Diocesan News11 Mar 2016

Bishop Paul Colton Will Join School Celebrations on Proclamation Day

One of the main events in the 1916 centenary calendar in Ireland is Proclamation Day on Tuesday next, 15th March.

Diocesan News10 Mar 2016

Tearfund Appoints Rt Revd Harold Miller to the Board

Tearfund has appointed Right Revd Harold Miller, Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Dromore, to the Board of Trustees.

Diocesan News10 Mar 2016

‘Woman of the Year’ Honour for St Augustine’s, Londonderry, Member

A member of St Augustine’s Church in Londonderry is celebrating after being named 2016 Woman of the Year in Derry–Londonderry for her inspirational role in providing support and friendship to parents across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.

Diocesan News09 Mar 2016

Children’s Ministry Officer Appointed for Derry and Raphoe Diocese

The Derry and Raphoe Diocese has appointed its first ever Diocesan Children’s Ministry Officer.

Diocesan News08 Mar 2016

Retired Clergy Association Meets in St Anne’s Cathedral

Members of the Church of Ireland Retired Clergy Association held a Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of Unity in St Anne’s Cathedral on Tuesday March 8.

Irish Times Notes05 Mar 2016

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’