Diocesan News18 Mar 2020

COVID–19 pandemic: Bishop Andrew suspends regular church services

The Rt Revd Andrew Forster, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, issued the following statement yesterday afternoon (17th March).

Press Releases17 Mar 2020

Advice to Clergy (Northern Province)

Until further notice, all parish organisations and activities in the Northern Province should cease, all Sunday and midweek services (gatherings for worship) should be suspended, and steps should be taken to ensure that numbers attending funeral services and weddings are kept as low as possible.

Diocesan News17 Mar 2020

Join us today in praying for Ireland

Wherever you are today, join us in praying for our land using the following prayer from the BCP.

Press Releases17 Mar 2020

St Patrick’s Day

The Church of Ireland’s links with his legacy

For the Church of Ireland, this day first and foremost celebrates St Patrick’s mission in bringing the Gospel to our island.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

Arrangements for St Patrick’s Day service at Saul

Our St Patrick’s Day services will go ahead tomorrow with one further change. Due to the small size of the church, the service of Holy Communion at Saul will take place largely in the open–air.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

Pastoral Statement Update regarding advice on arrangements, in response to the Coronavirus

The Bishop of Meath and Kildare has issued an updated pastoral statement on Monday afternoon, 16th March.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

New Guidance from the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to the Clergy and People of the Diocese

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, has issued a new statement on Monday morning, 16th March.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

Monthly Letter from Bishop Paul Colton to Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Bishop Paul Colton has taken the exceptional step – for the first time ever in his 21 years as Bishop – of releasing his monthly one–page letter in the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Magazine using newer means of communication.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

Cancellation: Patrick’s Mysterious Adventure

Patrick’s Mysterious Adventure, the interactive exhibition and storytrail due to be held in Belfast Cathedral this week, has been cancelled in its entirety.

Diocesan News16 Mar 2020

Postponement of Institution to Aughaval (Westport) Group of Parishes