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PSNI Guidance: Sexting And The Law
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has produced a guidance leaflet on how professionals and members of the public can respond to incidents of sexting.
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Diocesan News
Replacement bicycles for Maridi diocese
The Down and Dromore Council for Mission has purchased 15 bicycles for our link Diocese of Maridi in South Sudan. They replace bicycles lost in the last bout of fighting in the area.
Diocesan News
Bishop’s Briefing for New Primary Schools Boards of Management in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The new Boards of Management of primary schools in the Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, who were formally appointed on 1st December by the Patron, Bishop Paul Colton, met with the Bishop on Monday evening, 7th December, for a briefing about their role, in the Radisson SAS Hotel, Little Island, County Cork.
Diocesan News
Mount Merrion Parish opens a garden for the whole community
Mount Merrion Parish, on the edge of Belfast’s Cregagh Estate, has opened a Community Garden next to the church. The garden is part of its vision to play an active part in the life of the local community and to care for the well–being of all who live nearby.
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Armenian Memorial Dedicated in Grounds of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Members of the Armenian Church and community in Ireland gathered in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, last Saturday afternoon (December 5) to dedicate a memorial to those who died in the Armenian Genocide which began in 1915.
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Bishop Colton’s Visit to Bandon following the ‘Storm Desmond’ Floods
On Monday morning, 7th December, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, spent several hours in Bandon, County Cork, visiting businesspeople and traders whose properties and livelihoods have been jeopardised by the weekend floods in the town.
Press Releases
David Ritchie Appointed as Secretary General and Chief Officer of the Representative Church Body
The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Ritchie as the new Secretary General and Chief Officer of the Representative Church Body (RCB).
Diocesan News
Belfast’s ‘Black Santa’ prepares for annual sit–out
Belfast’s Black Santa, the Very Rev John Mann, is shaking out and airing his hat, scarf and gloves in preparation for his fifth charity sit–out on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral.
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New Christian Comic Series Opens World of ‘Wunder’ for Kids
A whole new world of ‘wunder’ has been opened up for children with the launch of the Wunderland series of story trails written by the Rector of Bray, the Revd Baden Stanley, and animated by artist Darren Nesbitt of Taney parish.
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Gender Violence Highlighted at Mothers’ Union Vigil
A vigil was held recently in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, where speakers gave compelling talks about abuse and oppression of women.