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Stop protests against our neighbours and build society on respect
‘As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to a largeness of heart and vision for Northern Ireland, inspired by an immovable commitment to respect the dignity of every individual created in the image and likeness of God, not least those who have come from other countries, often as refugees, and who wish to make our home their home too.’
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Statement on anti–immigration protests in Belfast
Bishop George Davison and Bishop David McClay have spoken out regarding disorder at protests against immigration in the city today.
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Priorities Fund
2024 applications round now open for Priorities Fund
The Church of Ireland Priorities Fund is now open for applications. Contributions to the fund come directly from Church of Ireland parishes and since its establishment in 1980 over €21 million (£19 million) has been distributed in grants.
Diocesan News
Songs of Praise in Sligo to celebrate 40 years of ministry
This St James’ Day, 25th July, the roof of the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and John the Baptist, in Sligo, was raised in songs of praise to mark the 40th anniversary of the Ordination of Dean Arfon Williams.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Church of Ireland shares congratulations on Gracehill’s World Heritage Site recognition
The Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, has offered his congratulations to Bishop Sarah Groves and the Moravian community in Ireland following the announcement that Gracehill has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.
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Kildare Choral and Organ Festival celebrates Brigid 1500
14th, 23rd & 28th August 2024
The 2024 Kildare Choral and Organ Festival, which takes place in St Brigid’s Cathedral from the 14th to 28th August, will mark the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid with a range of performances from acclaimed women musicians in Ireland.
Church and Society Commission
Church and Society Commission prepares Housing Needs and Community Assessment Survey
The Church and Society Commission’s Housing Needs and Community Assessment Survey seeks to assess and highlight how the housing crisis in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is affecting the people and community of the Church of Ireland and the implications for the future of the Church of Ireland.
