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Archbishop of Armagh asks for prayers for HM King Charles III

“I was saddened to learn of the King’s diagnosis of cancer and ask that the King and his family should be remembered in public prayer and in our private devotions at what will be an anxious time for many people.”

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Diocesan News

Statement by the Archbishop of Dublin following fire at former nursing home

‘Nobody wins when such buildings are burned. The resources of hard pressed emergency services have been needlessly and fruitlessly depleted. Those seeking International Protection in our country have a right to safety while their application is being examined.’

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120 charities share £171,000 raised by Black Santa 2023

Representatives of 120 charities gathered at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday February 4 for the annual Good Samaritans Service and to celebrate the £171,000 raised by the 2023 Black Santa Sit–out.

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Racial Justice Sunday – a podcast

To encourage interest in Racial Justice Sunday, observed on the second Sunday in February each year, a podcast from the Primate’s Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice Reference Group discusses some issues involved in welcoming people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in Ireland today and standing up against racism.

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Diocesan News

Thank You – Let’s Keep Going: Fundraising campaign hits halfway mark

Dublin and Glendalough’s Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem appeal has almost reached the halfway point. The appeal, which is raising vital funds for Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, got underway in mid–October shortly after the outbreak of war in Gaza. It was officially launched at the beginning of Advent. In that short time your generous donations have amounted to almost €125,000.

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Archive of the Month

St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare

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Archive of the Month

Brigid in Books

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Archive of the Month

St Brigid: A Powerful Focus of Unity

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Diocesan News

Welcome for new Bishop of Down & Connor

The Church of Ireland’s bishops of Connor and Down and Dromore have warmly welcomed Bishop Alan McGuckian on his appointment as Bishop of Down and Connor.

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Diocesan News

Brigid 1500 – sermon by Canon Alison Joyce

Canon Alison Joyce, from St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, was the guest speaker at the special ecumenical service in St Brigid’s Church of Ireland cathedral in Kildare – ‘Celebrating St Brigid. Brigid 1500: A Service of Thanksgiving’ – on Thursday, 1st February 2024.

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