News 12th March

CNI - The essential daily brief on the Irish churches - Official Launch of Methodist BCM Dementia project; Service to mark 40 years since murder of Irish politician; Orange Order: Adams must say sorry for murders of our members; Neil Hannon's new song cycle inspired by his dad;Visual Studio プロダクトキー Celebrating 25 years of healing services in St. Finnian’s; Leading Catholic grammar to stop using 11-plus; New Rector is appointed to St Augustine’s; Anti-Irish racism and Scottish independence debated at St Patrick’s festival

News – 11th March – The essential daily brief on the Irish churches

Deloitte selects East Belfast Mission for Social Pioneer support; Former Dean awarded €10k; Bikers on a mission; US Choir at Christ Church Dublin tomorrow; Irish night in Dublin Central Mission; Affirming Catholicism Ireland - Lenten Quiet Day; Presbyterian Church witness in Spain; Ecumenical Women at UN on status of women; Two Magdalene orders reaffirm compo refusal

News – March 10

The largest review of Irish church news published today - Ulster rugby stars at Shankill Church; Parishioners Urged to Have Their Say in Diocesan Vision; The power of invitation - Back to Church Sunday; Conference on anger for counsellors and pastoral carers; Engage children with the Bible training; Dublin and Glendalough Kids Camp; Ramoan Youth Fellowship sponsors schoolchildren in Tanzania; Service marks fifth anniversary of Massereene murders Sister Churches Lent Course; Irish highlight gap between church teaching and practice in views on contraception, remarriage and gays; Deep concerns at handling of clerical abuse case were cut out of church report: author

Pope Francis – the first year

March 13 the first anniversary of Francis as Pope. CNI presents media reports outlining major aspects of the past year

Lent focus – Truly risen from the dead

When we recite the Creed, we don't say a word about Jesus' teaching, but we do profess that Jesus was "crucified under Pontius Pilate." He did not simply die; he was put to death, precisely as a political criminal.

News – 8th March

17 reports on church life in Ireland including major conference on dealing with the past; Derry's massive mosquito net purchase;  Armagh’s ‘On the Hill’ programme for St Patrick’s Day; Methodist children's weekend

LENT FOCUS – Deliver us from evil

David F Sellery writes -  Knowing the divine nature of Jesus, I’ve always felt that Christ was just toying with Satan before he told him to get lost. Up against Jesus, Satan never had a chance.

Lent Focus – The spiritual pilgrimage begins with closing our mouths

The Bishop of London has a word of encouragement at the start of Lent for Christians experiencing the desert in their journey of faith.

News – 7th March

SPECIAL YEAR FOR CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR; YOUTH CHALLENGE PARISH FOR LENT; AND OTHER REPORTS

News bulletin – 6th March

News about the main churches of Ireland - 12 reports & Church in Wales and C of E launch tweeting outreach

Lent message from The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh

A few days before his death in March 1910, a saintly and much–loved Bishop of Lincoln, Edward King, wrote to his diocese that his dearest wish had been to lead them to be Christlike Christians.

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches new online calendar for Lent 2014

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Chair of the Council for Communications of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, yesterday launched a new online calendar for Lent 2014.

News bulletin – 5th March

Includes Pope’s appeal for prayer for Ukraine; Bishop of London’s encouragement of mission in Dublin; PCI Mission families

Lent message by Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori

The reality is that the season of Lent, which Christians have practiced for so many centuries, is about the same kind of yearning for greater light in the world, whether you live in the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere.

Saints meet in Lenten tournament knockout – you are invited to vote

What do you get when you combine a love of sports with a love of saints? Lent Madness, of course. The world’s most popular Lenten devotion returns for its fifth year of teaching people about saints in its inimitable, occasionally irreverent, way.

News bulletin – 4th March

News from and prayers for Ukraine; Irish news and GB church in media review

News bulletin – March 3

13 pages - 12 short reports including - Brian Boru ecumenical anniversary; Flute band church; Cardinal O Brien’s accusers seek justice in Rome

News Bulletin February 29 – 11 pages of Irish news

Give women more say in the church - former President McAleese; Church eco-concerns; Events and services; Volunteers needed for Belfast Legion of Mary; Cork spiritual centre €10m development; Youth Camino and Taize; Hospice walks; Corrymeela walks and worship

News bulletin –

Archbishop’s concern that church teachings on marriage are disconnected from real life; Cleric arrested on suspicion of €500k theft; President praises work of St V deP; Clergy look at legacy of troubles; Belfast cross-community youngsters make a difference in Africa; Pope’s letter to families

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Irish news – 20th February

  • Apology - CNI is reverting to text only temporarily due to software difficulties. Press on page 2 if report does not open!
  • Here are eight news reports to gladden your heart from the churches throughout Ireland.

Irish news – 19th February

Coleraine church finds car boot sale connection to community; New Media seminar; New Wine children and youth training; Bible teaching to children; Religious bodies 'undermined work of child abuse watchdog

Irish news – 18th February

Events - Evening Conversations; Women in the Bible and the Church; Day Retreat: Positive Role Models; The Untold Story: The Middle Eastern Church Behind the Headlines; Dispelling Myths - Science and Faith In Dialogue; Breaking the Silence - Videos online; Reports - Follow C of E lead - Eco congregation; Church ‘moving towards acceptance’ of gay people; Women bishops, yes... but female Pope a long way off; On a mission to save Burt’s landmark local church; Cecil hailed as top Chaplain in Grand Lodge of Ireland; Three C of I Dioceses Confer on Difference and Unity re sexuality

Irish news – 17th February

First Steps at Jennymount Methodist; ‘Priceless’ deaths and marriages records stolen from Limerick church; Bishop Storey’s heart is still in Derry despite move to Kildare; Church praying 642-104 dumpsfor the ex-treasurer who stole £21,000 in parish funds; Pray for those flooded - Moderator; Charles Wood Singers applications

GB news – 17th February

Church reps to stay on Scottish education committees; Catholic archbishop slams UK welfare reform; C of E reaches compromise over Guides’ God pledge; C of E House of Bishops guidance on same sex marriage; Media overview

Irish news – 15th February

Woman is new Archdeacon of Clogher;  Habitat for Humanity service in St Peter’s Cathedral; Abbey St Methodist Open to the Community; Practical Cork valentine; Clergy and the legacy of the troubles; CIYD/IMYC Retreat; Blaze: Monthly Youth Service; Youth worker post; New Wine Ireland training youth and kids’ training day; Volunteer drivers needed in Carlow; Services and events

GB news bulletin – 15th February

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu pleads with firms: Pay the living wage to workers; C of E Dioceses given three months to vote on women bishops; Welsh churches boost Fairtrade awareness; Moderator’s new ring and traditional cross; C of E urges men to stand against gender-based violence; Tribute paid to Revd Dr Kenneth Greet; Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for S SudanParajumpers Jakke

Irish News -14th February

PCI gives evidence to support human trafficking bill; New Archdeacon of Cork; Irish bishops will not be releasing results of survey; Methodist President visits Gorey; Treasurer pleads guilty to stealing church funds; Breaking the Silence; Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - Youth Group; Limerick choir sings for special Olympics; Meet Eileen Cremin

Irish news – 13th February

A World of Song in Armagh;  Lay training at Edgehill and CITC; PCI Nepal mission partner wins Renewable Energy award; Honour for bishop; Methodist teenagers prayer walk recalled; Healing Life’s Hurts; Beastly Bible Stories

Irish news – 12th February

Volunteers needed for Friendship House; World Day of Prayer; Charles Wood Summer school; Clonard Holy Hour; PCI link with Malawi hospital strong; Mothers’ Union rejoice at Myanmar centenary - video; Dublin Black Santa Funds to be distributed