As Christmas approaches, Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin interview members of the St Vincent de Paul society in Armagh about how they have been responding to local needs over the last year.
From the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough.
Public health guidance and restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are outlined at the following links from the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government of Ireland, including post–Christmas lockdowns.
The prize–winners in the Central Communications Board’s photography competition – on the theme of ‘Anything but Covid’ – have been announced.
Archbishop Michael Jackson and Dublin’s Lord Mayor Hazel Chu were at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street yesterday (Monday December 21) to formally launch the 2020 Black Santa Sit Out.
Cork was a cauldron of violence and conflict one hundred years ago during the War of Independence.
‘Christmas has not been cancelled. Yes, it will be very different this year, but it hasn’t been cancelled. The name given to Jesus at his birth, Emmanuel, means “God with us”. In 2020, the significance of that name became obvious to many people. My prayer is that the truth of God’s presence may become evident to each and every one of us. ‘
In place of their traditional Nine Lessons and Carols, Holy Trinity Glencraig, held a ‘Carols by Carlight’ on Sunday 20 December 2020.
A pre–recorded Diocesan Service of Seven Lessons and Carols from St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, is now available online.
1st January 2021 will mark the 150th anniversary of the Irish Church Act 1869, which ended the Church of Ireland’s established status and its union with the Church of England, taking effect.
