Presidential Address by Bishop Patrick Rooke to the Synod of Tuam, Killala and Achonry held in St Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam on Saturday 29th September 2012
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“Our stewardship of our physical and financial resources is a very serious and sacred trust,” - Bishop John McDowell
Changing Attitude Ireland seek engagement with new Primate; Chief Constable at Parish Breakfast; Paralympic themed Messy Church; Down Institution; Every county has hosted civil partnership ceremony
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, has been elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland by the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland, following the retirement of Archbishop Alan Harper on 30 September.
The new Archbishop of Armagh faces extensive and diverse challenges.
A press conference has been announced for 4.00 pm today at which the newly-elected Archbishop of Armagh is expected to be present. The conference is being arranged by the C of I Press Office at Belfast Cathedral.
Diocesan Growth Forum; €15,000 given to Swaziland Farm by Limerick; Tuam changes; Media review
Archbishop defends 'risky' views;Times: CNC agreed on Welby as first choice for Canterbury; Pioneer ordinands start CMS course; Vicar Academy; Gay priest given permission to preach; Opponents of gay marriage dominate MPs’ postbags; Andrew Brown: sexuality wars ending, liberals have won
Parishes participate in newArea Food Bank; Final Connor Strategy deanery meeting; “Soul Sisters” series at TCD Chapel; Presbyterian Church calls for a 'no' vote on gay marriage; Abuse inquiry begins first phase; Reacton to Methodist Church on Ulster Covenant. See also Music this site - Tomorrow’s Choral Evensong on BBC Radio3, media, events and releases.
Bishop of Tuam on Human Sexuality; Derry Lecture with Living History; Children meet Paralympics star; Big Belfast Breakfasts; Parish secretary vacancy
Inter Church Tributes to Primate; Support for NI Green Party motion on equal marriage; Music; Covenant marked; Churches urged to say they support referendum; Appeal for peaceful Belfast parade; Stormont institutional child abuse inquiry begins in October
Charities partly to blame for financial crisis, says CofE investment expert; Looking back on 20 years of OLM - ordained local ministry; Ed Miliband: Let churches stage same-sex weddings; Dioceses Commission announces draft scheme; Welsh churches come together to preserve heritage
The Colton Building at Midleton College; Christ Church ‘Retreat in the City’; New Diocesan Secretary; Mothers’ Union Celebrates 125 Years; St Patrick’s Canons
Lecture by Archbishop of Canterbury to be seen around the world; New course to boost rural evangelism; Digital theology library breaks new ground; Crown Nominations Commission; Yoga ban
Connor Diocesan youth synod is cancelled; Exhibition Celebrating 350th Anniversary of BCP; Mission Titanic’ on UTV; New Law Term Service; Dublin Faith Leaders Walk For Peace; RCSM Awards; Ordination; Opening of Academic Year Service at Trinity College Dublin; Church watchdog contract to end
3000 visit St Anne’s on Culture Night; Sponsorship coming in for Willowfield walkers; Standing Committee
A Big Jubilee Thank You to Her Majesty; Durham church leaders speak out after wave of job losses; George Pitcher on the next Archbishop of Canterbury; Vicar says church must shed its boring image; Marking 350 years of the book which divided the church; Lincolnshire clergy 'feel undervalued' by church leaders
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Archbishop’s farewell at Armagh; Belfast Covenant service
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York Fairness Commission Report; Media review - Judge in abortion case is part of religious group; Banks; Homophobia in the church; Manchester shootings, Archbishop qualities required
“The Tablet” - the International Catholic news weekly - is one of those rare church publications, like The Church Times, every issue contains an article which more than repays reading.
Naas 800th anniversary; Bishop’s visit to Connor cancelled; Canons installed; No comment from Taoiseach after meeting with Pope Benedict
The last thing the Church of England needs is a pleasant middle manager; Archbishop Williams and Bishop Nazir-Ali on the place of religion in British public life
BBC programme on Canon JO Hannay - George Bermingham; How will the Churches Remember the Ulster Covenant?; Service to mark centenary of Covenant signing; Standing Room only for Making History Talk event; Exhibition explores key dates of Covenant; Thousands to step out at Covenant event; Irish Times and Carson
103 mile fundraising walk ends; Clogher canons; St Patrick’s book launch; First eco inter-church conference; Press review - Will head of Irish review board step down?; US Youths retrace St. Patrick's footsteps
Archbishop of Canterbury succession race begins in earnest; Royal wedding attracts couples to church; Was Jesus Married?
Daily schedules
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