The Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, has announced his intention to retire later this year. The decision will take effect from 1 October 2012.
Bangor Parish Church damaged in overnight blaze; President Re-Opens National Maritime Museum in former church; Armagh parish’s Jubilee service; Three reports on the current state of the Catholic church in Ireland
Jubilee - two resources for reassessment of church and society from Canterbury and London
Churches Together in England on the Diamond Jubilee; Archbishop's sermon from St Paul's Cathedral; .General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church; Priest turns movie-maker for choosing rector film; Revd Tom Heffer - Memorial Service announcement; Muslim converts in U.K. energize community but face obstacles
See music section this site - "Hymnathon” Sandford ;Recital at St Ann’s; Jubilee music St Paul’s; Winners of composers award; Requiem for John Birch; JAM Concert
A long distance Jubilee pamphlet
‘Majestic’ Jubilee celebration at Down Cathedral; Flower Festival, Kilmood; Clergy obituaries; Parishioner is first Olympic torch bearer in Ireland; New teachers fill dole offices as supply vastly outstrips demand; 'People's experience of church and the method of belonging' is set to change; Married Catholic deacons ordained in Dublin; Just a third of Catholics attending weekly Mass
Archbishop praises Queen for dedication to nation; Day of the Seafarer: 25 June; Say 'thank you' to your Diamond Geezer
A troublesome insight from a reliable source - From his days of sojourn in The Europa hotel in Belfast when bombs at the front door were a test of proprietor Billy Hasting’s resolve and determination, journalist Robert Fisk came to prominence as a fairly articulate commentator on events in the city and island. Obviously one did not always agree with him, but he had that persistent and acute knack of stating what was obvious to him when others either preferred to ignore it or shied off it.
Markethill church group re-trace St Paul's journeys; Armagh CD launch for charities; Archbishop’s insights on Trinity Sunday; Clogher events; Book review - Political Corruption in Ireland, 1922-2010
See World news section this site - Canadian Anglican and United churches renew dialogue; Nuns Fight Back Against Vatican Report; Sudanese refugees 'flee to South’; Cuban church leaders appeal to US over religious freedom; Muslim Brotherhood Signs Agreement With Egyptian Evangelicals; Egyptian Christians Back to Square One Ahead of Election; World Council of Churches to hold first meeting in China; Student Christian leadership group sets action plan
From St Davids Cathedral during the 2012 Cathedral Festival
Archbishop’s tribute on The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has issued a video tribute to the Queen, in which he gives a rare insight into her personality.
Dean’s tribute to Queen; Archbishops to attend Jubilee service in St Paul’s; Dublin 'Camino' Pilgrim Walk launched; Shakespeare Festival, At Christ Church Cathedral; Schools in Connor may be closed
See world news section this site - Faith groups and United Nations condemn massacre in Syria; Anglican Church of Canada considers what a "No" to the Anglican Covenant means; Pope denounces media over leaks; Brazil approves same sex civil unions; Religious leaders in three countries rally to eradicate polio
Vision Strategy meeting in north Connor; No Ceiling To Hope; Annual Religious Studies Lecture at QUB; General Assembly youth concern; Former judge to chair abuse inquiry
Episcopal Church congratulations on Diamond Jubilee ; Church Times - The Queen ‘sets example’ as she celebrates Jubilee; Archbishop of Canterbury's video on The Queen's Diamond Jubilee;’'Promiscuity, divorce and separation are at epidemic proportions,’ warns bishop in Jubilee message; Bibles available for Olympic athletes; Government U-turn on charity tax relief welcomed
Revd Darren McCartney, rector of Knocknamuckley in the Diocese of Down and Dromore, has been elected suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of the Arctic. The consecration on Trinity Sunday, June 3.
Vicar’s politically incorrect dictionary - The Church of England's Rev Peter Mullan has caused a bit of a stir with his new book, The Politically Incorrect Lexicon. He says that the modern use of language has become dishonest and used as a device for deceit as much as it is for communication.
Olympic torchbearers light Flame of Unity in Ballygally; Quiet Day for Connor clergy; Limerick diocesan synod; Ordinations; Institution; Dublin Diocesan Service for Pupils and Teachers; Inter–Parish Hockey Tournament; Presbyterians back talks with Sinn Fein; NI has most adults still at home; Northern Ireland tops list of fuel poor homes
Archbishop's garden blooms for Queen's Diamond Jubilee; Archbishop's garden blooms for Queen's Diamond Jubilee; Rabbi: gay marriage opponents ‘might as well support stoning’
See Music section this site - Belfast SOS Bus Charity Concert; Music in Calary; St Patrick’s Coleraine hosts IONA on the Feast of Columba; Lunchtime Recital; Saint Bartholomew’s Girls Choir visit; Andy Flannagans new album
Vision and Order - At last year’s General Synod the Archbishop of Armagh raised the major issue of how the organisational structures of the church enabled the church to conduct its mission and realise its visions.
Service at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; Movilla Abbey honoured with Jubilee beacon; Movilla Abbey honoured with Jubilee beacon; Lunchtime Recital; Saint Bartholomew’s Girls Choir visit; New Entrance and Art Gallery Open at St Michan’s
C of E welcomes news on future of BBC local radio; Church school pupils pen prayers to celebrate Diamond Jubilee; Cathedral invests in startup businesses; Gay marriage: Archbishop warns of ‘damaging consequences’ for society; Catholic Church issues special prayers for Queen
See World news section this site - Amnesty International criticises Beijing over religious liberty; Just Doing His Job Is Catholic Official's Defense; Vatican denies cardinal is source of leaks; Pope's Butler Arrested; Arrest Latest Embarrassment For Vatican; Blacks, Gays And The Church; After years of terror, corruption, cancer-stricken Chavez cries out to Jesus on state TV
Presbyterian Assembly reports; Parish trip to Zambia; Antrim girl to sing for Queen; TCD Chapel Choir to sing Evensong at Eucharistic Congress Symposium; Laity to set up church reform groups; Watchdog works with those abused by priests as children to prevent recurrence; Irish universities reorganisation; Irish Student passport numbers increase in Dundee
Archbishop of Canterbury criticises ‘paranoid’ Britain; Christian sues NHS over ‘totalitarian’ stance on abortion; Young Christians must be able to explain their faith; ChurchCare - Diamond Jubilee ‘Royal Map’; C of E and UK charities turn to unconventional investments; Vicar breathes fire during sermon; Church of England inquiry into Sussex abuse bishop; Charity jobs go as budgets shrink
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Engaging with the vision of Ireland, post-Killarney - Were it not for the Sinn Fein annual do in Killarney, the referendum in the Republic on the Eurozone would have passed by without a noticeable degree of serious comment in the Northern Ireland media. Up to last weekend it was a media non-event in the six counties. That is how far apart the two political parts of this island are in that respect.