The Rev James Carson, rector of St Paul’s Parish, Lisburn, was installed a Canon of Lisburn Cathedral at a service on Thursday January 5.
A public debate on the morality of presumed consent of organ donation will take place in Cardiff later this month.
Canon James Woodward, a member of the Falconer Commission on Assisted Dying, this week declined to support its conclusion that there is “a strong case for providing the choice of assisted dying for terminally ill people”.
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The Rt Rev Wallace Benn, the C of E bishop who addressed C of I Evangelicals on same-sex partnerships recently, is involved in an enquiry which has been set up by the Archbishop of Canterbury into the operation of child protection policies in the Diocese of Chichester.
In an excellent example of local journalism, the Banbridge Leader featured several local people who had been caught up in world events in 2011. One was Lynda Patterson who is on the staff of Christchurch Cathedral, New Zealand.
The Dean of Belfast has said a big thank you to everyone who supported the 2011 Black Santa Sit–out Appeal.
One of the ways in which USPG Ireland tries to highlight the importance of Global Mission is through the Experience Exchange Programme.
The Queen’s visit to Dublin made such an impact on the Republic of Ireland that anything now seems possible - Kevin Myers. Will Irish government take part in Somme ceremonies in north?
Church of England calls assisted suicide plan morally unacceptable. A senior bishop has described plans to allow assisted suicide for the terminally ill as morally unacceptable. Also here - Telegraph columnist Christina Odone's criticism
The Church of England has announced a competition for design students, leading designers, manufacturers and contractors to design new church seating.
The 152-mile bike ride, exclusive to Christian Aid, is open to cyclists of all abilities and will begin in Esher Common, Greater London on 22 September and arrive in Weymouth on 23 September.
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Dr. Rachel Moss of Trinity College Dublin on the The Book of Kells and the wonderful heritage of The Book of Armagh.
The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, is encouraging all fee-charging schools under Church of Ireland management to participate in and cooperate with a Department of Education initiative to find out how they spend their fee income.
The Reverend Sampson Ajuka, Assistant Curate, The Anglican Church of St George, Venice with St Anthony Abbot, Padova and Christ Church, Trieste, Italy (Diocese of Europe) is to be Diocesan Curate in the Diocese of Clogher .
SPUC has launched a campaign against the Westminster government's proposals for same-sex marriage.
A modern Welsh version of the Gospel of Mark has just been published.
St Doulagh’s Church, Malahide Road in Balgriffin invites you to sing goodbye to Christmas at an evening of singing carols & songs by candlelight on Saturday 7 January 2012 at 8.00pm, followed by refreshments. Everybody welcome
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The Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough, the Most Revd Michael Jackson, has expressed his shock and sympathy with the priests and parishioners of St Catherine’s Church on Meath Street in Dublin.
There are more measures of the quality of life than those of a purely financial and economic nature, the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has said in his New Year message.
The RCB Library is the principal repository for Church of Ireland archives. Commencing yesterday, a new initiative ‘Archive of the Month’ will be launched to showcase specific collections in the library’s custody to a worldwide audience.
The bells of St Mary’s Cathedral rang in the New Year in Limerick, despite fears earlier in the year that a shortage of volunteers might end the fine tradition.
The ISE in co-operation with local churches and Carrickfergus Council is holding a series of six lectures on 'anti-sectarian theology' in the Dobbs Room in Carrick town hall during January and February.
The Archbishops' Council has invested in two projects which will enhance the Church of England's national ministry at the moments of birth and death.
A new funding focus to support bridge building church community projects has been approved by the Church and Community Fund (CCF) for an initial three years starting yesterday.
With the chill wind of austerity blowing through the country, religion’s warm embrace looks more and more inviting. Peter Oborne welcomes the resurgence of a national pastime: churchgoing
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2012 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of Trinity College Dublin’s Chapel Choir. A series of events, concerts and trips will take place throughout the year to mark this important milestone.