Bishops' Appeal Committee
Bishops’ Appeal calls for prayer for Libya
Clergy and parishioners are urged to include the people of Libya and those working to bring aid and support to them in both our personal and corporate prayers this Sunday.
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Interfaith Network explores connection in a pluralist world
The 6th annual meeting of the Network for Inter Faith Concerns in Europe, North America and Canada (NIFENAC) was held on the afternoon of Monday 11th September with participants in attendance from Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the United States.
Diocesan News
St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, celebrates 800th anniversary
St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, is marking the 800th anniversary of its construction, with a special Diocesan Service of Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 17th September at 3.30pm.
Diocesan News
Retired bishop to hold vigil highlighting climate change
Concerns about how climate change will impact their grandchildren have prompted a retired Church of Ireland bishop and his wife to organise a vigil at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, to highlight the issue.
Diocesan News
Plans for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary of the death of Saint Fin Barre of Cork
Based on the customary historical tradition, this year marks the 1400th anniversary of the death in 623 A.D. of Saint Fin Barre of Cork. Plans are well underway for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork and in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral.
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Board of Education (NI)
RSE Response Events from Evangelical Alliance
The Transferor Representatives’ Council would encourage anyone concerned about this issue to attend the events being held by Evangelical Alliance in Belfast, Dungannon, Enniskillen, and Portstewart in September and October.
Board of Education (NI)
RSE Consultation in Northern Ireland
We would encourage you to prayerfully complete this consultation and share with as many concerned parents, governors and teachers as possible.
Board of Education (NI)
Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Northern Ireland
In June 2023 the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland introduced legislation regarding the teaching of elements of Relationships and Sexuality Education at post–primary level.
Press Releases
Remembering HM Queen Elizabeth II
As last Autumn’s leaves began to fall, members of the Church of Ireland shared in the United Kingdom’s time of national mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022.
