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A new year in our dioceses

For many of us, this has been our first normal beginning to a new year since 2020 and life has been busy for our parishes and dioceses as they enter into 2023!

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RCB Library Notes

When a book becomes an archive

The RCB Library holds some 70,000 print items, and there is a substantial portion of these that are classed as rare books. However, there are few as rare and unique as the volume which forms the basis of this month’s story.

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Diocesan News

Introduction of new Chaplain at The Hub, Belfast

A Service of Introduction and Licensing of the Rev Danielle McCullagh as Chaplain at The Hub, Belfast, took place on Wednesday February 15.

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Press Releases

‘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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

Diocesan Synods 2023

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

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Irish Times Notes

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

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Diocesan News

Black Santa funds distributed to charities

Representatives of 126 charities gathered at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday February 5 for the annual Good Samaritans Service and the distribution of £130,000 raised by the 2022 Black Santa Sit–out.

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Bishops' Appeal Committee

Bishops’ Appeal supports relief efforts in Turkey and Syria

The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has launched a call for donations to help the people of Turkey and Syria following the earthquake on Monday (6th February) which has resulted in over 21,000 deaths.

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Press Releases

Spring newsletter for Children & Families Ministry

Our Children and Families Ministry Spring Newsletter has lots of ideas and new resources for Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Lent and Easter.

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