An independent review has revealed that allegations of child abuse have been made against 40 priests in the Down and Connor diocese over the past 50 years.
Vicars will not be forced to hold civil partnership ceremonies just as “a gentleman’s outfitter is not required to supply women’s clothes”, the Church of England has said.
The C of E House of Bishops has announced the membership of a Group established to advise it on reviewing its Pastoral Statement issued prior to the introduction of civil partnerships in December 2005.
Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
The Archbishop of Armagh commented on the current injustices in wages and salaries at the recent CIMS Annual service.
The effectiveness of story was powerfully demonstrated at the Down and Dromore Diocesan Poverty Forum held in Dromore Cathedral Halls on 26 November.
The response to the Horn of Africa appeal within the Church of Ireland has seen a substantial sum of money released to Christian Aid and their partners working on the ground in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Global development agency Christian Aid has called on governments to build a 'Noah's Ark' at the UN climate change talks in Durban, South Africa, where parties are negotiating a global treaty to limit carbon emissions.
The Irish government will consider ordering more investigations into child abuse by members of the clergy, children’s minister Frances Fitzgerald has said.
BRF are providing free Christmas readings from the Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, for the period 18–31 December and the Paperlesschristmas video.
Accelerate is an opportunity to get together on a local level to spend some time being equipped to run great Alpha courses in your area.
Songs of Praise at Hillsborough Parish tonight, Willowfield Christmas Fair, Alpha end of Year of Prayer in Ireland, Irish Church Missions Southern Supporters’ Meeting, Church of Ireland Theological Institute Advent Carol Service, ICM appeal for clothes for homeless
The Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) has told the Scottish government that the law should not be changed to allow gay marriages.
A new initiative is encouraging Christians to tell the story of the birth of Jesus through social media this Christmas.
Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
CNI's best Christmas story - so far! Mary, Joseph & the donkey will be travelling from home to home in the parish again this advent.
“Lord of the Dance” Michael Flatley has taken his first faltering steps towards a potential new career as an artist.
St Colman’s, Kilroot, Connor diocese, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a weekend of special events running from December 9–11.
A new window installed in St Patrick’s, Cairncastle, in memory of the late Rev Denzil Caldwell was dedicated at a recent service by the former Dean of Belfast, The Very Rev Dr Houston McKelvey.
Six Roman Catholic dioceses in Ireland that shielded child-molesting priests from the law in the past are protecting children from sexual abuse today, the Irish church’s own investigatory arm reported yesterday, Wednesday.
The Mormon Church in Ireland is being sued for damages by a young woman over allegedly trying to cover up her alleged sexual abuse by one of its elders. It is alleged the abuse occurred when the woman was a minor.
Guide clinic concert in CCD tonight, Caring in the Home course, Dean Sam Crooks recalled, Canon Patrick Comerford and Wexford history
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, former SNP leader Gordon Wilson, and Ann Allen of the Church of Scotland have defended traditional marriage in a rally outside the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
UK Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement has not gone far enough to ease the burden on the poorest and most vulnerable in society, a leading Church of Scotland minister says.
The founder of Christians Against Poverty has pushed himself to the limit for people in need by completing 15 marathons in just over 15 days.
Hundreds of people gathered at Newport Cathedral yesterday to pay their last respects to one of the most senior clergymen in Wales.
Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
At last weeks meeting of Standing Committee there was discussion relating to the recent debate and events in the church concerning serving clergy and civil partnerships, and October’s pastoral letter from the bishops.
New Clerical Hon Secretary and appointments to various bodies and boards were made at last week’s meeting
Annual budget proposals accepted by Standing Committee.