Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
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IRELAND
Marking World Aids Day – Services are being held in Dublin and Galway onThursday which is World AIDS Day§
The PSNI’s chief constable has told an Irish Catholic bishops’ conference that he is confident of working with “friends in the Catholic Church”.§
Ray of hope to Ethiopia – A flower festival held by St Columba’s Parish Church in Portadown has raised £8,000 for worthy causes. §
Belfast Rotary Club centenary service in cathedral.§
Original Tudor costumes in Christ Church, Dublin – A spectacular exhibition of original 16th Century costumes from the historical series ‘The Tudors’ is now on display in the Crypt.§
Church to publish child protection reports – Reports into six Catholic dioceses by the church’s child protection watchdog are to be published this week. Report from Irish Times and an extensive examination by the Independent.§
A new nuncio – The Vatican’s appointment of an Irish American as its new papal nuncio to Ireland is welcome news and reflects the seriousness of Rome’s intent to put relations between itself and this State on an altogether new footing.§
GREAT BRITAIN
C of E – Christmas dotcom – Jo Brand has endorsed the Church of England has set up website listing Advent and Christmas events at the Church’s 16,000 places of worship.§
CMS – GB seeks new leader and prayer support§
St Paul’s protesters plan ‘touring occupation’ around cathedrals – inlcuding Ireland.§
WORLD
An advent oasis – The Diocese of Montreal is setting up an advent oasis in a major mall as a buy-free zone. Seminarians and young clergy will staff the storefront ministry§
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Army wives who made Britain’s heart sing – under the tutelage of inspirational choirmaster Gareth Malone. Lives changed through The Choir§
Christ Church Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert – Due to popular demand, this wonderful concert returns for another year on Thursday 15th December. §
Duhallow choral society’s Christmas carol programme§
Dungannon Choral Society – A Christmas Celebration§