Diocesan News
9th century crozier returns to the Shankill
Queen’s University and the Greater Shankill Partnership have been working together with the Shankill’s shamrock shaped St Matthew’s Church to mark its 150th anniversary.
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Welcome to our weekly round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes.
Diocesan News
A letter for Ash Wednesday 2022
From the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough.
Board of Education (NI)
Helping parishes to serve schools
First published in the Church of Ireland Gazette
Supporting teachers and pupils is one of many ways in which the Church fulfils its missional role in today’s society. To empower parishes in how they serve schools, the Board of Education (Northern Ireland) has offered more than £7,000 in grants over the last three years to nine projects which build on these local relationships.
Bishops' Appeal Committee
Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal responds to Ukraine crisis
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has committed €10,000 (£8,300) from its emergency funds to assist with the humanitarian response to the current crisis in Ukraine. Bishops’ Appeal is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Ireland and Christian Aid, and encouraging parishes across the island to contribute to our response to help people seeking refuge.
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An Important Map Showing the Development of Glasnevin, in Dublin
Press Releases
Prayers and Book of Peace for Ukraine at St Patrick’s
Pray for peace in support of those suffering as a result of recent attacks on Ukraine and sign the Book of Peace
On Ash Wednesday, 2 March, a Choral Evensong will take place at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, followed by a Peace Vigil in support of those suffering as a result of the recent attacks on Ukraine.
Diocesan News
Ulster University to honour Bishop Ken Good
A former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, is one of ten leaders who are to be recognised with honorary degrees by Ulster University for their “outstanding contributions” locally and globally.
Diocesan News
Prayer meeting for Ukraine and aid collection by local church
An informal evening of prayer for the ongoing situation in Ukraine will be held in St Stephen’s Parish Church, Millfield, on Wednesday evening. Carnmoney Presbyterian Church is also running an appeal to collect essential items for Ukrainian refugees.
