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Retired bishop to hold vigil highlighting climate change

Concerns about how climate change will impact their grandchildren have prompted a retired Church of Ireland bishop and his wife to organise a vigil at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, to highlight the issue.

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Plans for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary of the death of Saint Fin Barre of Cork

Based on the customary historical tradition, this year marks the 1400th anniversary of the death in 623 A.D. of Saint Fin Barre of Cork. Plans are well underway for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork and in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

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Cork Heritage Open Day at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

On Saturday, 12th August 2023, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral recorded over 1,500 visitors for the Cork Heritage Open Day.

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The Revd Luke Pratt appointed to the Drumcliffe Group of Parishes

The Revd Luke Pratt has been appointed as Bishop’s Curate of the Drumcliffe Group of Parishes (Drumcliffe, Lissadell and Munninane) in Co. Sligo.

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Omagh bombing: 25th anniversary marked

The victims and survivors of the Omagh bomb atrocity were remembered on Sunday afternoon at a Service of Reflection and Prayer at the town’s Memorial Garden, a short distance from where a car bomb exploded almost a quarter of a century ago, killing 31 people, including unborn twins.

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Prayer for the Police Service of Northern Ireland

In light of the recent serious data breach, Bishop David McClay has asked parishes in the Diocese of Down and Dromore to pray, this weekend and next, for the safety of the PSNI.

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Bishop of Clogher comments on deaths of two young people in a tragic car crash in Co. Monaghan

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Archbishop receives Pioneer Ministry Candle

Archbishop Michael Jackson was presented with Dublin and Glendalough’s Pioneer Ministry Candle on Friday, July 28.

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New appointment for Diocese of Derry and Raphoe

The Reverend Chris Matchett has been appointed Priest–in–Charge of the new Parish Group of Clondevaddock and Mevagh, in north Donegal.

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David Luckman publishes third children’s book

The Rev David Luckman, a member of staff in Lambeg Parish, has recently published ‘Polycarp – Faithful unto Death’ – the latest title in his series of children’s books.

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