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Statement following rally for Natalie McNally

Following Saturday’s rally, Bishop David McClay and the rectors of our two Lurgan parishes have issued a statement of support for the McNally family and their quest for justice.

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Service to mark the loss of MV Princess Victoria in 1953

One hundred and thirty seven people perished in the stormy waters off the shores of Donaghadee on 31 January 1953. Each one was remembered as family, friends and the wider maritime community gathered in Belfast Cathedral on Sunday January 29 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the loss of the Princess Victoria.

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Taoiseach visits St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare

On Friday 27th January, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD visited St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, in advance of Ireland’s newest public holiday which celebrates the most renowned female saint in Ireland.

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Services and events for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been celebrated in a range of ways across the Church of Ireland.

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A conversation with Archbishop John McDowell for Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day has been highlighted by Archbishop John McDowell in a video–recorded message of support for the day, and for our Jewish brothers and sisters and for others who have suffered because of acts of genocide.

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All Minds Matter in Kilternan Parish

Kilternan Parish has been promoting positive mental health and saying thank you to its volunteers at the same time.

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Bishop Michael’s Christmas Message

All across the United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe wish you a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.

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Christmas Message from Bishop Ferran Glenfield 2022

“The story of Christmas is about a supernatural intervention. The God who made and sustains the earth came in person as the baby of Bethlehem.”

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New vicar continues Dublin’s Black Santa tradition at St Ann’s

Dublin’s Black Santa Sit Out was officially launched at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, yesterday (Monday December 19).

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Bishop David McClay’s Christmas Message

In his Christmas and New Year message to the Diocese of Down and Dromore, Bishop David reflects on John the Baptist and how his life speaks to the Church today.

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