Diocesan News19 Jun 2019

Connor to extend partnership with Yei Diocese, South Sudan

Connor Diocese is to extend its partnership with the Diocese of Yei, South Sudan, for a further two years.

Press Releases18 Jun 2019

Statement from the Family of Valerie French–Kilroy

The family of Valerie French–Kilroy – her mother, brother and sisters – have asked that the following statement be issued on their behalf by the Dean of Ross, the Very Reverend Christopher Peters, and their Bishop, Dr Paul Colton.

Press Releases17 Jun 2019

Helping parishes to prevent scams

A range of resources to help parishes to prevent scams is now available on the Church of Ireland website.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

‘The message is not the problem’

What does it mean to be a Christian in Ireland today?

‘What does it mean to you to be a Christian in Ireland today?’ was the question pondered by panellists in this year’s Ecumenical Bible Week Thinking Allowed event last Thursday.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

‘Being Christian in Ireland Today’

Symposium explores theological, political and ecological viewpoints

The Church may have lost its dominant position in Irish society but there is plenty of hope for Christians today. That was the resounding message from Ecumenical Bible Week’s 2019 symposium which took place in the Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Dublin, last Thursday.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

Bishop remembered in prayers at Connor Synod

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, was remembered in prayers at the annual Synod of the Diocese of Connor, held in Ballymena on June 13.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

County Armagh Memorial Wall dedicated at St Mark’s, Armagh

St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh, hosted a very moving service of remembrance yesterday afternoon (16 June) which included the dedication of the County Armagh Memorial Wall.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

Musical celebration as St Philip’s organ rededicated

The newly restored organ of St Philip’s Church, Milltown, was rededicated by Archbishop Michael Jackson on the Day of Pentecost.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

Diversity and variety of gifts celebrated at Pentecost Confirmation

Forty–one young people and adults from nine parishes in Dublin & Glendalough were confirmed in Christ Church Cathedral on the Feast of Pentecost.

Diocesan News17 Jun 2019

Anniversary of D–Day Landings marked in Glenageary

The 75th anniversary of the D–Day Landings was marked in St Paul’s Church, Glenageary, on the morning of Saturday, June 8.