Diocesan News
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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Board of Education (R.O.I.)
Our schools’ response to the war in Ukraine
“The current war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the people of that country and being displaced as a refugee is even more difficult at Christmas time. Our schools have responded to the arrival of refugees from Ukraine by opening their doors, and we see this response every day in schools and classrooms.”
Diocesan News
Bishop Andrew Forster’s Christmas message 2022
“I pray that you will discover what the Magi knew – and what our late Queen found out – that the greatest gift any of us can ever receive is Jesus Christ.”
Diocesan News
Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Clogher 2022
“As Christmas approaches, we join together in prayer–filled reflection to look forward with hope to the coming days when we mark the coming of God as one of us.”
Standing Committee & RB
RB News
The Representative Body met on Wednesday, 14th December 2022, in an online format. Members were welcomed by the Archbishop of Armagh, who opened the meeting in prayer.
Diocesan News
Launch of Belfast Black Santa appeal
The 2022 Black Santa Sit–out for charities got underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, this morning (Monday December 19).
Diocesan News
A Christmas reflection by Bishop Adrian Wilkinson
A reflection for Christmas 2022 by the Rt Revd Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Press Releases
Appointment of Cathedral Architect James Howley at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Following a series of recruitment competitions, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, is delighted to announce the appointment of James Howley as Cathedral Architect.
Board of Education (NI)
Letter of thanks and encouragement for schools
Archbishop John McDowell has written to all controlled schools in Northern Ireland to express thanks for all that they do in what has been a challenging season.
