Diocesan News
Church and Covid–19 – answers to your FAQs (updated)
From the Rt Revd David McClay, Bishop of Down and Dromore
The diocese has put together some updated guidance for church leaders relating to the most frequently asked questions.
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Visit St Fin Barre’s, Cork, now from your own home
The Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross invites you to visit St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, in the company of Dean Nigel Dunne from your own home.
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Cork choristers unite online to sing remotely from their homes
In the midst of the fearfulness and isolation brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic we all need to find ways to connect, to keep things going, and to lift our spirits.
Archive of the Month
Celebrating Handel’s Messiah, April 1942
Press Releases
Sign–up for the Church of Ireland eBulletin
The Church of Ireland’s eBulletin will be published weekly until further notice, to help to highlight broadcast and online worship services and reflections and other ways in which the Church is seeking to respond to the Covid–19 outbreak.
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Guidance for clergy: self–care
From the Archbishop of Dublin & Archbishop–elect of Armagh
Guidance was issued to all clergy (retired and serving) aged 70 and over and those with underlying health conditions early last week.
Diocesan News
Bishop Pat Storey’s reflections on the Coronavirus outbreak
Bishop Pat Storey reflects on the challenges we all face with the Coronavirus.
Diocesan News
Statement regarding new abortion legislation for Northern Ireland
A statement from the Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Rt Revd David McClay, regarding the new legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland.
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Bishop Paul Colton takes part in new Covid–19 Community Response Forum established by Cork City Council
At the request of Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD, a Covid–19 Community Response Forum (CRF) is being put in place in Cork City and will be co–ordinated by Cork City Council. A similar initiative will be set up in County Cork.
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Responding to Covid–19: photo gallery
The Church of Ireland has been responding practically to the Covid–19 outbreak across the island of Ireland as the situation has developed. A selection of photos and stories from our response thus far is available on our Flickr page.
