DAILY NEWS

CNI Daily Summary 28th December a.m.

Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.

IRELAND
Olivia O’Leary leaves Roman Catholic Church over stance on women priests
Ian Coombes, Headmaster of Kilkenny College, examines the issue of private schools and the reality of Ireland’s education system.
Cardinal Brady’s hope for a caring 2012
Gloria by Tim Thurston

GREAT BRITAIN
St Paul’s plans for lasting legacy of Occupy protest
Modern nativity scene at Leicester Cathedral crib
Archbishop of York questions bankers’ bonuses

WORLD
Vatican throws light on history as it opens secret archives
USA: Anglican hospitality for Irish-American RC gays
Australian Anglican Health Network assessment

CHILDREN & YOUTH
Charlotte becomes first girl bishop

MOTHERS UNION – FAMILY ISSUES
38 per cent increase in Christmas Day calls to Childline Ireland
Child sex abuse linked to suicide in Ireland?

MUSIC AND SERVICES
BBC Choral Evensong – Weds 28th December
Gloria by Tim Thurston
Fundraising appeal to save Chapel Royal’s musical heritage
Music for Now

TODAY’S BLOG
The Symbolism of Nativity paintings

PRAY2DAY
A thought, a bible text and a prayer – for busy people

 SPECIAL
Human Sexuality reading list and web links – A resource for General Synod members and others. Click on Parish Support Resources above masthead and then on Articles.

Church Unity Week 2012 – Resources in Worship section of Parish Support Resources (See above masthead on home page).