Standing Committee & RB
Standing Committee News
The Standing Committee of the General Synod met in an online format on Tuesday, 25th January 2022.
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Diocesan News
News from around the Church of Ireland
Welcome to our weekly round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes.
Diocesan News
Dublin’s Black Santa Sit Out yields record sum
2021 was a bumper year for Dublin’s Black Santa Sit Out. Despite continuing pandemic restrictions, the appeal at St Ann’s Church, Dawson St, raised a record €45,000 for local good causes.
Diocesan News
Bishops of Kildare welcome new Bank Holiday to take place around St Brigid’s Day
“The news that the Government has announced an extra Bank Holiday to take place around St Brigid’s Day is to be welcomed.”
Liturgical Advisory Committee
Liturgical Advisory Committee publishes prayers for the Platinum Jubilee
Two Collects for clergy, readers and other worship leaders who may wish to remember the 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, 6th February.
Board of Education (NI)
‘Beyond the Stereotype’
New research explores views of educational success and underachievement
A significant new research report into educational underachievement in controlled schools – commissioned and funded by the Transferor Representatives’ Council – has been launched by Stranmillis University College.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Press Releases
Archbishop McDowell visits Belfast Islamic Centre
Archbishop John McDowell received a warm welcome to the Belfast Islamic Centre (BIC), on Wellington Park, on the morning of Monday 17th January, a crisp and sunny winter day.
Diocesan News
Bishop Michael Burrows talks about his new position in Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe
Bishop Michael spoke with Alan Morrissey, on Clare FM’s Morning Focus yesterday (Tuesday, 18th January), about his new role.
Press Releases
Funding boost for Northern Ireland’s places of worship
Closing date: Monday, 7th February 2022
Places of worship in Northern Ireland are to benefit from £200,000 of funding thanks to a grant awarded to the National Churches Trust from the Historic Environment Division at the Department for Communities.
