Derry and Strabane Holocaust Memorial event - Female cleric laments lack of women at top of Presbyterian Church - Opening the Door of Mercy conference - Cork tractor run proves popular - Holy Land pilgrimage opportunity - Canterbury: Caricature and prejudice can lead to 'violent persecution and genocide' - Pope Francis: ‘Patch up family feuds during the Year of Mercy’ - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Launch of Catholic Schools Week 2016 - Three nominees for this year’s Presbyterian Moderator - Holocaust Memorial week programmes on Belfast Local Television - 1916: A Hundred Years On, A Contemporary Christianity Project - Irish Presbyterian heritage tour launched - Ulster rugby players draw over 1,000 people to hear about their faith - Ask your council to get tough on tax dodgers, Christian Aid urges - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Pope Francis has apologised for behaviour towards Christians from non-Roman Catholic churches that “has not reflected Gospel values.” The Pope made his comments during a Vespers service in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See, Archbishop Sir David Moxon.
St Patrick’s Cathedral Sets Scene for Year of Commemoration - Bishop of Limerick launches book on the message of mercy - C of I Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry - New Methodist Church World Development web site - Le Tour de Church 2016: Armagh style - Kilbroney Adventure Camps booking now open - Don’t confuse traditional marriage with other kinds of unions, says Pope - Real Easter Egg production moves to UK - Canadian Anglicans pledge $300k for displaced Syrians - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Irish 1916 minister extends welcome to NI leader Arlene Foster - 1916: A ‘Hidden pages’ from the Rising seminar - Remembering 1916: Full house for Cork C of I inaugural lecture - Former President, Mary McAleese begins new role at UK Catholic college - Irish churches and same sex relationships - Launch of Lenten Bible Studies on reconciliation - Church Music Workshops in Clogher and Armagh - Belfast generosity to Methodist Central Mission - New C of I chaplain at TCD - 51st International Eucharistic Congress gets under way - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Alexandra College’s 150 years pioneering the education of women - Launch of The Art of Listening Belfast 4 Corners Festival - Methodist President calls for a nimble Church - 1916 : themed lectures and events planned for Cork over the next week - New York celebration of Corrymeela anniversary - Sligo suicide prevention seminar - Broadcast service from Ardee on RTE Radio - Vicars should grow beards to reach out to Muslims, bishop suggests - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Senior Anglicans who wrote to the Archbishop of Canterbury on the eve of last week's Primates Meeting have thanked him for his apology for the way the Church has treated the gay community, but warned that his words must be followed by action, writes Ruth Gledhill in Christian Today.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written a reflection on the meeting of Anglican Primates in Canterbury last week.
Major interview of C of I Primate in The Irish Catholic - The Art of Listening: Launch today of the Fourth Annual 4 Corners Festival - ‘Relentless prayer’ to unite Lisburn churches this Lent - Leadership insights from Irish rugby head coach, Joe Schmidt, at C of I institute - Former Methodist President speaker at unity service - Mass attendance in Dublin to drop by one-third by 2030 - Catholic Church must accommodate change, Nuala O’Loan - Jutland, iconic ceramic poppies display at Orkney's Cathedral - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Rt Revd Michael Curry, has emphasised the autonomy of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), in the wake of the Primates’ decision to censure his Church, Madeline Davies writes in the Church Times.
The global communion suspended its Episcopal branch for accepting same-sex marriage—yet has failed to address dubious behaviour of its leaders elsewhere. If the Anglican Communion wishes to scrutinize the Episcopal Church’s positions on homosexual marriage, then those branches outside of the United States need to get their own houses in order. Otherwise, the Anglican Communion will not just be the world’s largest Protestant denomination. It may also be the world’s largest body of hypocrites, Jonathan Merritt writes in “The Atlantic”.
Easter Rising a reminder of the danger of deafness, former Moderator at Dublin Unity service - Events of Easter 1916 focus of Navan Shamrock Festival’s ecumenical service - Belfast cathedral choirs combine for Unity service - Pope Francis: for Christians, baptism is stronger than differences - Two leading Catholic grammar schools are to stop 11-plus tests - Including people with intellectual disabilities in Christian communities - General Assembly debate on calling of ministers in same-sex marriage - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
A leading canon lawyer has stated the Primates’ meeting decision on Episcopal Church has no legal basis, may be ignored and is unenforceable. The foremost Anglican newspaper, “The Church Times” has reported the assessment of the director of the Centre for Law and Religion at Cardiff University who says the Primates’ communique is “completely unacceptable interference with the autonomy” of bodies like the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC), or an Anglican body such as the Anglican Consultative Council "as they transact their own business”. It may be ignored. It is unenforceable.
Archbishop Clarke elected to key Anglican committee - Church of Ireland challenged by report on homosexuality - Scottish perspective on Primates’ meeting - Scottish Provost expresses solidarity with American church - 150th jubilee of ‘Mother of Perpetual’ help begins - Presbyterian Moderator’s visit to Westminster - Irish Methodist Church celebrates ten years of ‘Follow the Star’ - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
C of I discussion guide on same-sex relationships issued - High profile changes in clergy appointments in Down & Connor - The Art of Listening theme of Belfast’s Four Corners Festival - Archbishop’s tribute to Pieta House on 10th anniversary - Bishop restates gay marriage is an endorsement of the institution of marriage and “a matter of justice” - Equal marriage is the next stage in the church’s continual reformation - Pope makes ‘private’ Year of Mercy visit to care homes - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Church of Ireland primate defends decision on US Episcopal Church - Presiding bishop of Episcopal Church showed extraordinary grace : Bishop David Chillingworth - Remembering 1916: Surprise as Óglaigh na hÉireann presents National Flag to C of I National School - Remembering 1916: A touch of drama at Presbyterian conference - ‘Songs of Praise’ services in Dublin - Condolences offered to the Archbishop of Wales - Catholics asked to thank God for the ‘insights’ of the Reformation - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Statement from Primates 2016 - US Presiding Bishop responds to Primates’ statement - Bishop of Western Massachusetts blogs on primates’ action - Initial statement by the Primate of Canada - What you need to know about why gay marriage could still split the Church - News digest - See also CNI News today
Count Your Blessings inspirational Christian Aid Lent resource - Threat of split at Drumcree Parish Church - Methodists to Make a Difference in South Africa and at Home - Pope Francis’ first book goes on sale in Ireland - Tributes to Armagh cathedral organist Theo Saunders who has died - Service of Thanksgiving in Broughshane as Dean Bond retires - Church of Scotland Minister who criticised welfare cuts takes on charity role - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Statement by the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church - GAFCON statement from Primates’ Gathering - News review with links
Opportunity for Christian traditions in Ireland to express visibly their underlying unity in Jesus Christ, says Bishop McDowell - Immigration is here to stay, Bishop Buckley - Film season on social justice at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin - Successful sponsor a slate appeal for Connor church - Parenting children for a life of faith - Funeral of Mr Theo Saunders - Prayers to Saint Dymphna for Blue Monday promoted - Publication of C of E pilot audits on safeguarding arrangements - Seafarers' mission "horrified" at Indian anti-piracy convictions - Be courageous in building a world of peace, Pope Francis urges teenagers - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
International conference in Dublin today on human trafficking - Bible App brings Week of Prayer texts to smart phones - Emigrants won’t return to Ireland if they feel they don’t belong - Cardy family prayed for killer Black : dignity in utmost loss - Exciting Developments at St Mary’s Home, Dublin - Methodist Church President applauds new First Minister’s goal - Dublin cathedral Interdenominational Service in the Irish language - Armagh appointment - Death of Director of Music - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Dublin Black Santa Sitout sets new record - Archbishop of Canterbury to focus on reconciliation in C of I sponsored lecture at Queen’s University - General Assembly Summary Report published - Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and Jerusalem start journeying together in Epiphany Agreement - Bishop John McAreavey visits vulnerable Christians of Middle East - Doctorate for hospital chaplain - Mothers Union events in Clogher diocese - C of E publishes 2014 attendance statistics - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Irish pilgrims prepare for International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines - Presbyterian Moderator congratulates new First Minister on her election - Dublin Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2016 - Silenced priest frustrated by lack of support from bishops - President of Down and Dromore Mothers’ Union commissioned - Dublin C of I delegation forge links with Jerusalem diocese - Fire damages Dunmurry Parish Church - Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster' - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Maynooth to bolster links with top-level colleges - Remembering 1916: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Circumstances - New Armagh canons - Cork and Clogher Mothers Union events - What we can all learn from outcome of McConnell case - Albert Gubay, founder of Kwik Save, gave half of his money to Church causes dies aged 87 - Mediator reports on options to rebuild or replace Christchurch NZ Cathedral - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
C of I bishops flood victims appeal - Dublin and Glendalough diocese visit to the Diocese of Jerusalem - Launch of C of I conversation guide on human sexuality - Matthew Breen returns for Armagh organ recital - Cork cathedral Irish Language Service - Ulster rugby players to speak about their faith - Wesley Burrowes, gifted writer whose dogs won crossword competitions - Catholic vespers will be celebrated in Henry VIII’s chapel for first time in 450 years - Pope Francis visits site of world’s first Nativity scene - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Roman Catholics make precious loan to Canterbury for Primates' meeting - What I hope for at the Primates Meeting, Bishop David Chillingworth - C of E fears talks on gay rights could end global Anglican communion - Archbishop invites Jean Vanier to speak at Primates’ gathering
Catholic church in Northern Ireland pushes against easing of abortion law - US hotelier’s trust invests in Irish vocations - Ulster Rugby players at Belfast cathedral - Baptism criterion could easily be removed, Bishop Eamon Martin - Choral evening a new experience for Carrick parish - Church Music Dublin’s popular short course in music, liturgy and worship - One in six Irish children face food poverty says Barnardos - Donations to Christian Aid fall: Charities face 'perfect storm' - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
C of I rector nephew of Pat Dorian tells of aunt’s “unbearable toll” after daughter’s disappearance - Archbishop of Birmingham to preach at Christian Unity services - Soldier admitted abusing boy from C of I evangelical home but was never prosecuted - Remembering 1916 : Cork C of I Centenary programme begins - Remembering 1916 : ethics of commemoration at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin - Archbishop warns of dangers in 2016 commemorations - Christian Aid welcomes tax probe into council contracts - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Pastor who said Islam was 'doctrine spawned in hell' is cleared by court - Presbyterian response to Pastor James McConnell Case - Mothers’ Union celebrates 140th anniversary - Irish catholic bishops call for ‘radical culture of peace’ as country prepares to mark Easter Rising centenary - Pádraig Pearse’s overtly Catholic Rising was immoral and anti-democratic - Irish Church leaders’ joint New Year’s Message calls for harmony in remembrance - Home run by C of I evangelical society is focus of child abuse inquiry - ‘With saintly shout and solemn jubilee’, the Royal School of Church Music’s new festival service book - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Who's That With The Bishops? - Contemporary views on 1916 Rising and Battle of the Somme in weekly editions of C of I Paper now on line - RTÉ decision to axe Gloria ‘shame’ - Travel in the light in 2016, Archbishop Jackson - New bishop of Argyll & The Isles has Irish roots - Singing to save Limerick church’s stained glass windows - Church school governor honoured - Clogher sitout - News links to reports on faith, politics and education