Diocesan News
New Archdeacon Of Raphoe Installed
A large congregation from across the diocese of Derry and Raphoe attended the installation of Revd David Huss as Archdeacon of Raphoe.
A large congregation from across the diocese of Derry and Raphoe attended the installation of Revd David Huss as Archdeacon of Raphoe.
Jill Hamilton has taken up the post of Children’s Project Development Officer with Connor Diocese.
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal has launched an appeal to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, thought to be the strongest storm in recorded history.
Disability Awareness Sunday in the Church of Ireland this year falls on Sunday 17 November 2013 – the focus for 2013 is on raising awareness around deafness and hearing loss alongside considering disabilities of every type.
Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on Friday 8 November, claiming to date an estimated 10,000 lives and affecting more than nine million people.
Following the devastation brought to the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan, the Bishops’ Appeal urges people to respond generously and hold special collections over the next two Sundays. An immediate release of €10,000 from the emergency fund has been made to Christian Aid partners on the ground.
President Michael D Higgins attended the annual Service of Remembrance in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin where hundreds, including many war veterans, gathered to commemorate Ireland’s war dead.
The first steps towards the formation of a diocesan development plan for Dublin and Glendalough were taken by clergy on Wednesday 6 November in the Church of Ireland College of Education.