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Pioneer Ministry moves forward

Following the formal launch of Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland in February, the newly appointed National Director, the Revd Rob Jones, has begun to travel around the island to share the vision and how we can all get involved.

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St Patrick’s Day stories for 2023!

A round–up of events and services to lead up to and mark St Patrick’s Day around the Church of Ireland.

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‘Do not turn your back on persecuted Christians’ – new Global Guide launched

A growth in extremism and increasing government control over religion in some regions are among the trends noted in the fourth edition of the Church in Chains Global Guide, launched by the Revd Trevor Sargent.

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Archbishops lead service of prayer and reflection for Ukraine

On Friday, 24th February 2023, at 1pm the two Archbishops of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell and the Most Revd Eamon Martin, led a service of prayer and reflection in the very centre of Armagh, in the Market Place, on what was the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.

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Archbishops of Armagh condemn depraved attack on PSNI officer in Omagh

In a joint statement, the Archbishops of Armagh condemn the act of depraved violence against a senior police officer last night in Omagh.

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News from Eco–Congregation Ireland

Eco–Congregation Ireland’s latest newsletter is now available.

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Anglican Consultative Council – looking ahead to 2026

Archbishop John McDowell has delivered a video message at the close of the 18th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC–18), which was held in Accra, Ghana, over the last week. The Church of Ireland looks forward to warmly welcoming ACC–19 to Ireland in 2026.

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‘Switched On’ connects children and families with everyday life in Nepal

Rachael Murphy, our Children and Families Development Officer, is encouraging parishes, schools and families to make use of ‘Switched On’ – which will be published next week (beginning Monday, 20th February).

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New All Ireland Mothers’ Union Chaplain

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd John McDowell, has appointed the Archdeacon of Connor, the Ven Dr Stephen McBride, as the All Ireland Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union.

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Diocesan Synods 2023

A list of confirmed dates and venues for diocesan synods in the Church of Ireland in 2023.

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