USPG Ireland launches appeal for the Philippines

800 families seriously affected by floods, 200 houses damaged

Major court ruling re employment of clergy

Court of Appeal decision - Church is accountable to employment legislation.

The Queen’s new chaplain declares: Women bishops are wrong

The Queen has appointed an outspoken critic of women bishops to be her new chaplain.

Archbishop of Canterbury’s new Secretary for Public Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has announced the appointment of Kay Brock LVO DL as his new Secretary for Public Affairs, based at Lambeth Palace.

C of E Head of Research and Statistics appointed

The Archbishops' Council's newly appointed Head of Research and Statistics is Dr Bev Botting, who takes up the post on Monday, February 13th, succeeding the Revd Lynda Barley in the role.

CNI Daily Summary 22nd December a.m.

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Shankill Lurgan’s £300,000 organ project

The organ in Shankill Parish, Lurgan, is in need of restoration and those promoting the work have set out the cause extremely well on the parish web site.

Holywood Parish raises £8000 for Bishops’ Appeal

On Sunday 18 December, Holywood Parish presented the Bishop of Down & Dromorewith a cheque for £8000 for the Bishops’ Appeal.

Ireland the second most giving country in the world – survey

Ireland may be in receipt of a bit of charity from the EU and IMF but it turns out Ireland is the second most giving nation in the world, according to a new suvey.

Where the shoeboxes go

The annual shoebox appeal remains popular in Irish schools despite concerns about its evangelical aims. What is not in doubt, though, is the joy of the children receiving the gift boxes.

Christmas Message from The President of the Irish Council of Churches

The Most Revd Richard Clarke writes -

New Communications Officer for Dublin & Glendalough

Mrs Lynn Glanville has recently been appointed and has taken up the position of Diocesan Communications Officer for the Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough.

‘These are troubling and testing times’ – A Christmas message from President Higgins

The full text of the Christmas message from President Higgins:

Short list for election for new Bishop of Edinburgh

Three candidates have been short-listed for election to the office of Bishop of Edinburgh which became vacant in August 2011 following the retirement of the Rt Rev Brian Smith, who had served the Diocese of Edinburgh since 2001.

C of E’s carol services web site a big hit – with help from Chris Evans

A website detailing the thousands of Christmas services at Church of England parishes has been viewed more than 15,400 times - getting more people into church this Christmas.

Hospital chaplain to coach in spiritual care in Wales

A senior hospital chaplain is returning to Wales to help coach parishioners in counselling and support clergy.

C of E parishes join together for Christmas media campaign

Anglican Churches in Northamptonshire have for the first time joined together to fund a series of radio advertisements on Heart FM, and a poster campaign linked to them, to encourage people in the area to attend a Christmas service in a local church.

CNI Daily Summary 21st December a.m.

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Faith Gallery – From Darkness Into Light in St Mary’s Limerick

The atmospheric setting for the annual Advent Procession service. St. Mary's feels deep-rooted in the living wells of Christian tradition. It also is blessed with genuine candelabras.

Roll on Christmas – Produce your own online nativity play

You can produce your own family nativity play with a difference this year, all you have to do is turn your computer on.

Dublin archbishops to support Black Santa

Archbishop Michael Jackson and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will join forces this Thursday, December 22, to help raise funds for charity.

Limerick Diocese mourns death of “Newslink” Editor

The death has taken place of Olive Stanley-Wetzel

Archbishop of Dublin’s Christmas Message 2011

The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson writes

Archbishop of Armagh’s Christmas Message 2011

The Most Revd Alan Harper writes

New approaches to carol singing

Donaghadee and Willowfield parishes used very different methods

Primus: economic situation is hurting – the future is uncertain.

In his Christmas reflection the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says:

Archbishop of York posts Christmas message on YouTube

Dr John Sentamu's message asks people to offer friendship, love and compassion this Christmas and to see everyone in society as extended family.

C of E Archbishops’ Council reduces request for funding from dioceses

Dioceses will be better placed to meet financial challenges in 2012 after the Archbishops' Council cut its request for funding next year by £0.5 million.

Would-be saviour of £15 million paintings hits back at Church Commissioners

The unholy saga of the Francisco de Zurbarán paintings at Auckland Castle just gets worse and worse.

CNI Daily Summary 20th December a.m.

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