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
Diocese of Cork responds to recent flood victims - Catholic bishop commends DUP leader Arlene Foster as exemplary in dealing with the past - Peter Robinson nominated for Tipperary International Peace Award - Derry nun’s Mercy Global Concern booklet is in worldwide demand - Honours list - News links to 12 reports on faith, politics and education
Ellie Goulding is patron of Church Army project - Santa thanks East Belfast Mission’s Cookery Programme volunteers - Be agents of hope, Archbishop Martin of Armagh in New Year’s message - World must overcome 'torrent of misery' to live in peace, Pope Francis - News links to 10 reports on faith, politics and education
A fundamentalist group within the C of I has attacked the recent letter to clergy from C of I bishops. The group states the letter is “a dangerous departure from confessing Anglicanism.”
Church Leaders’ Joint New Year Statement for 2016 - Ian Paisley was rebuked by Douglas Hurd over attack on Bishop Daly - Columba Declaration, time for a rethink, Primus Chillingworth - Contemporary Christianity takes drama approach to 1916 and today - Divine Healing Ministry services start again in Belfast - Wales’ six cathedrals explore vision of future growth - C of E welcomes UK government’s robust guidance on RE - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
A text has been circulated on the internet on the issue of C of I clergy and same-sex marriage. It has been alleged that this is the text of a letter sent by each bishop to his/her diocesan clergy, following discussions within the House of Bishops. In mid-January the C of I is to issue a discussion document and resources on this area, the products of a working party chaired by the Dean of Belfast, Very Rev. John Mann.
Floods are a reminder of the fragility of humanity, Archbishop of York, Dr Sentam - Primus Chillingworth comments on The Columba Declaration and ecumenical relationships in Scotland - Cardinal sought the release of UVF murderer to further cause of peace - Quakers lose prison visitors contract - Church had "deep hostility" to Margaret Thatcher's government, files show - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Young Dubliners to sing for Pope on New Year’s Day - Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood - Heavy criticism of Irish government on homelessness and poverty by bishop - News links to 12 reports on faith, politics and education
Prince Charles makes £2,000 donation to St Patrick's Church - Inspirational young churchwoman graduates from university - Hardship has been a common experience last year at home and abroad, Bishop Ken Good - Emphasis on lay visitor training in Armagh C of I diocese - Church at heart of help for homeless, report finds - Pope Francis appeals for help for stranded Cuban migrants - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Latvian resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Public urged to donate unwanted Christmas gifts to charity - Childline Ireland received over 1,000 calls and messages from children on Christmas Day - Connor Youth leaders to retreat with Urban Saints - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Bishop helps distribute festive cheer in Dromore - Bishop rejects claim Catholic schools are not diverse - Pope Francis to receive European unity prize - Church leaders Christmas sermons: Armagh, Dublin, Cork, Canterbury and Rome
Black Santa expects to top last year’s total as charity vigil ends - Presbyterian respite home lighting up lives at Christmas - Britain’s Christian values key says David Cameron - ‘World must support persecuted Christians’ says Archbishop Carey - Remembering both the Christian story, and the civilisations it launched - The Church of Scotland and the Church of England reach an historic agreement - Modern Irish poetry in Archbishop of Canterbury’s ecumenical Christmas greeting - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
Irish Catholic priest: 1916 Rising was an unjust war - Archbishops’ Christmas message on RTE - Flame of hope from Palestine burns in Monkstown, Connor - Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody donates Belfast gig cash to Northern Ireland charities - Booklet highlights Inter-faith relations in Scotland - Silent Night still the UK’s favourite Christmas carol - Pope Francis warns Vatican: I will reform 'diseased' bureaucracy - News links to reports on faith, politics and education
1916 rebellion ideals should inspire understanding of others' pain, says President of Ireland - How we remember the Easter Rising and the Somme will affect our future, Bishop McKeown - Go to the root of your faith, Archbishop Jackson tells Dublin’s international community - Fr Ray Kelly releases new album for Christmas - St Colman’s at heart of Dunmurry switch on - Commissioning of Down & Dromore MU Diocesan president - Church of Scotland welcomes steps to improve end of life care - Links to news reports on faith, politics and education