The cost is paid by parents, writes Ian Coomes, Headmaster of Kilkenny College in an article published in yesterday’s Irish Times:
Four education administrators from across the Communion will start a fellowship scheme in London next year following the success of the Anglican Alliance bid for Commonwealth funding.
St Paul’s Cathedral may be forced to close its doors in light of the growing number of anti-capitalist protesters setting up camp outside. Comparisons with situation at Trinity Church, Wall Street.
CMS Ireland and St Mark’s Parish, Newtownards, are hosting a special event with Dr Mouneer Anis, the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Bishop of the Diocese of Egypt, on Thursday 17th November.
Irish church leaders from across Christian traditions will gather tonight to explore the theme of hope, in a day long inter–church meeting and an evening act of public worship in Belfast.
The Church Buildings Council of the Church of England launched their Guide on Commissioning New Art for Churches yesterday at St Stephen Walbrook, London (EC4N 8BN), to encourage parishes to embark on the adventure of commissioning new art for their churches.
As the eviction of travellers from Britain’s largest travellers’ site turned violence, bishops urged families and local authorities to “move forward in a spirit of dignity and restraint”.
Tribute to Archbishop Neill, Dublin and Glendalough clergy record, Connor retirement, Dean of Waterford, Appointment at CITI of Director of CME and Lay Training, Limerick mission event
The next meeting of the Society will be held in the Chapter Room, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on Saturday 19 November.
Addressing the Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Synod, the Archbishop, Most Rev Dr Michael Jackson in a wide-ranging address speaks to issues of the relationship between individual and institution, and about the creation of a constructive society – ‘one which sets at the heart of its agenda the wellbeing and the flourishing of its members’ – and active participation in it…. Seismic flaws have led to societal bankruptcy. The new society needs to be built on mature explorations which construct communities of collective inclusion as well as communities of opportunity. We have lived through a period of unprecedented opportunity for a very small proportion of our society. It has resulted in profound alienation. A constructive society has to look very different for the future.’
The Archbishop, Most Rev Dr Michael Jackson, in his diocesan synod address said the ethos of the Church of Ireland is key to any contribution which it can make to economic recovery, healing society, and in key areas of education and healthcare.
The Archbishop, Most Rev Dr Michael Jackson highlighted the nature and ethos of openness in the Church of Ireland’s approach to education in the Republic of Ireland, quoting Professor Moody of Hogwarts!
Archbishop Jackson said that the C of I of the present day was refashioning aspects of the healthcare system it inherited from its past.
At the Dublin and Glendalough Synod, Archbishop Jackson updated members on a partnership recently formed between the Diocesan Council and its counterpart in Connor.
On Thursday last cities across North America, Europe, and Asia including Hong Kong and China were united voluntarily, cross-culturally, racially and inter-faith, as overnight queues at last gained access to Apple shops simply to buy the latest i-Phone. Click Blog - above masthead.
Retirement of RCB’s Head of Investments, Church House Staff Appointments, R.C.B. Committee Appointments, Good Book Shop Coffee morning -in aid of the KJBTrust, Kilmore Skills to lead, Worship Academy Ireland
The Church of Scotland is set to lose more of its ministers following its decision to permit openly homosexual clergy.
The Dean of Down, The Very Revd Henry Hull hosted a lunchtime reception in Down Cathedral last week to celebrate completion of the work in the narthex.
Voting has been taking place across the Church’s 44 local dioceses over recent months and a majority have now voted decisively to allow women to become bishops for the first time.
The Roman Catholic Church in Ireland launched a new app on Monday for young men who are thinking of joining the priesthood, taking a technological leap to reverse four decades of declining vocations.
With unemployment among young people now standing at more than one in five, the Association of Christian Financial Advisers says more spending is needed.
In his address to the recent diocesan synod on Saturday last, Bishop Ken Clarke gave the following review in his presidential address which was his 11th.
The News Letter reports today, “The Church of Ireland bishop who backed the civil partnership of Dean Tom Gordon has again declined to comment on the issue which threatens to split the church.
Director of Music for Christ Church, 2012 Lectionary Readings Booklet, Friends of Christ Church & St Patrick’s Cathedrals visit Hereford, John Stott Ireland Memorial Service , Book launch and exhibition in Christ Church, Liverpool engagement
The Diocese of Connor unveiled a new vision for the future of ministry at its annual synod held in Ballymena on October 13.
A Vision Strategy for Connor Diocese, unveiled at Diocesan Synod on October 13, centres on the word ‘Connections’ – internally, with communities and with the diocese.
Aspects of Ireland's dismal economic situation as related to church life are explored in the autumn edition of SEARCH – a Church of Ireland Journal, which is published today, as the economic downturn strengthens its bite in all quarters.
Coptic orthodox Christians rallied outside the Dáil yesterday seeking to highlight the plight of Christians in Egypt after 25 people were killed there last weekend.
To mark World Mental Health Day, a new joint initiative was launched at Church House, Westminster last week between the Church of England and the 'Time to Change' Campaign.
The Aras dramalogue. For a Northern view on the Presidential process click on Blog above masthead.