See World news this site - Bishop brokers South Africa mine meeting; WCC to hold international hearing on plight of religious minorities in Pakistan; Archbishop of Canterbury's 2012 Eid message; Faith groups help Philippine flood survivors recover
Even CS Lewis became caught up in the creationism debate; Rector says sorry for not telling flock about killer; Support for church over stance on gay marriage; Pastoral councils urged to put care for the poor on the agenda; National Pastoral conference to aid Church’s renewal and reform; 45 per cent of parents have made no provision for their children’s education; Leaving Cert: New drive to take heat out of points race; Teaching degree changes could hit men; VSO paid for number of politicians in recent years 
Homophobia is new sectarianism in Northern Ireland; Inquiry over Belfast boxing club's claims of harassment; It’s back to school for young Presbyterians; Queen's University to receive rare CS Lewis letters
Church of England's prayer of thanksgiving for cows; Cathedral transformed by 30000 flowers; Biblelands becomes Embrace the Middle East
Chief officer’s retirement; Lecture on the Historic Windows of Christ Church Cathedral; Revival 12 Evening Celebration at The Odyssey Arena; Loyalist band stopped from passing Church; Scottish Irish Conversations on Sectarianism; Parents of suspended Leaving Cert pupils to take legal action; Why Katie believes God fights in her corner; Newgrange is Ireland’s favourite heritage site
Olympic competition has been triumph- Primus Chillingworth; Cardinal snubs gay marriage talks with Scottish government; Lichfield Cathedral announces tree festival; Sainsbury’s chief and Church leaders criticise plans for Sunday trading reform; UK churchgoers against Cameron’s policy on gay marriage, poll shows; Gay marriage costs Tories support in the pews, poll shows
Hooligans or prophets? What's the difference? A Russian judge convicted the three singers known as Pussy Riot to two years in jail for "hooliganism" because they sang (or at least videotaped themselves singing) a protest song in a Moscow cathedral. Were they hooligans or prophets?
Back to Church Sunday; Back to Church Sunday; Heritage Week Events in Adare
See World news this site - reports on: Archbishop condemns South Africa mine deaths; Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism after cathedral protest; Killings: Nigeria on brink of anarchy; Sudanese refugees face 'disaster; Ethiopian church patriarch dies; South Carolina mulls secession
New Digital Dimension to St Patrick’s Tour; Crosslinks Ireland appointment; Junior BB raises £10k for Romania; Institution of Rector of Taney; Church Army Appointment; Vacancy - Parish of Dalkey
Christian settles with NHS in dispute over anti-abortion booklet; Christian Aid steps up Sahel food appeal; Churches more confident after London 2012; New logo for Mission Aviation Fellowship; House of Commons: Same-sex marriage and civil partnerships; Witchcraft child abuse
See reports World news on this site - Malawi churches unite to promote better management; Canada: Let’s help aboriginal families heal; Indian churches try to broker peace in Assam; Billy Graham returns home after hospital stay; Aretha Franklin inducted into Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Discovery Community Worship Evening; Eco–Congregation Ireland Conference; Mother’s Union Thanksgiving Service; Postcode lottery for pupils awaiting special educational needs assessment; Ulster abortion figures concern; Children’s referendum booklets to be delivered to voters by mid-October
Christian B&B owners who refused gay couple win right to Supreme Court appeal; Clegg set to open the way for churches to hold gay marriages; Christian mayor for Llandrindod Wells
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Anglican stance on same-sex marriage 'morally contemptible', says gay cleric; Former atheist to hit the road for Christian Aid; Olympics choir to perform at special Paralympics Mass
Celtic Spirit and Literature; Belfast interface games deemed a huge success; Killer rapist now married to Presbyterian deaconess wife; Archbishop Martin says Church must face challenge revealed in poll findings
See World news this site. Reports on - Episcopalians becoming more engaged in Anglican Communion; Vacancy - Anglican post in Rome; Kenyan Anglican youth to mobilise a million voters; Archbishop of York on Zimbabwe: "Don't Give Up Now”; Congolese churches issue a 'cry of distress' over war; Christian communicators support better radio service for indigenous people; Opposing gay marriage is not discrimination says Church leader; Evangelist Billy Graham Hospitalized
The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide; Bishop’s Bible Week; Medieval Dublin Series Continues; Rise in NI domestic abuse; Joy abounds as prayers at Katie's church are answered; Dublin Vacancy
Olympics bring legacy of good will, says Bishop; New resource for sparetime church leaders; New forum to help church leaders expand reach
Jewish Community, Identity and Memory: Perspectives from Belfast; Call for healing ceremony for pardoned ‘deserters’; Surge in pupil numbers will drive demand for 4,500 extra teachers; Fairness and college grants
Brian Walker, former BBC journalist, commenting on the Slugger O’Toole web site.
Church leaders pay tribute as Bishop Wallace Benn nears retirement; Olympic stars urge hunger action; Youth cafes take off across UK; Inspection report on Cambridge Theological Federation; Legacy and Funding Officer sought for C of E
According to the results of a poll issued this week, Irish Catholics are losing their faith far quicker than those polled in the other countries. Mercifully Mary Kenny in The Guardian did not go the way of many commentators who stated that this was due to recent scandals in the Roman church.
Summaries and links to reports on the recent survey which has been interpreted by many that The Republic of Ireland is abandoning religion faster than almost every other country worldwide
Bishop of Yei to visit Connor; Killinchy’s rector–elect; Olympic success for Irish Brother; Number contacting rape crisis services surges 11%; Concerns raised over Facebook ‘real money’ gambling app
Apology to C of I rector from Rose of Tralee chiefs; Radio Connor; Part of stolen bronze bell is recovered; Farming bodies against asset testing for third-level grants; More FG TDs revolt against Quinn student grant review; Alliance to vote on gay marriage; NI 'needs mixed-sex ward policy'
The Church of England's stand on Murdoch makes the world a little better; Report from an Olympic Chaplain
See Music this site - Jonathan Veira Tour comes to St Patrick’s, Ballymoney; Jared Anderson to release The Narrow Road; Francesca Battistelli to release Christmas album
New Clogher MU President, Republic of Ireland abandoning religion faster than almost every other country - 3 reports