Inside Westminster Abbey; Attendance of two Irish cardinals; Muslim group’s protest banned; The Archbishop of Canterbury on the Royal Wedding - A review of what is on offer with links to reports and videos.
In his first Easter message as Archbishop of Dublin, Most Reverend Michael Jackson, highlights the difficulty of celebrating death even with the presence of resurrection hope.
Sermon preached on Maundy Thursday by the Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, the Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson
The Archbishop of Armagh the Most Revd Alan Harper, led the annual RMS Titanic memorial service in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, on Sunday 17 April 2011 - Palm Sunday, in which he highlighted the links between Belfast and Southampton.
On Monday next, 2nd May, the Bishop of Down and Dromore, The Rt Revd Harold Miller, will run the Belfast Marathon Relay with a team of church leaders from NI and Ethiopia.
In his ecumenical Easter letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the Archbishop outlines some of the present-day tragedies occurring around the world, but urges that “The victory is won: however terrible the conflict in the present moment, the truth of God is not in danger of defeat”.
Malcolm Archer, the popular church music composer, has written a new anthem for choirs to sing on RSCM Music Sunday, set this year for 26th June 2011*. The piece, for four part choir and organ, is a setting of words from Psalm 81 “Sing we merrily unto God our strength”.
Report on The Royal Maundy at Westminster Abbey, the text of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s BBC broadcast, and a report on Bishops who became shoe shiners.
In his Easter message the Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Revd Alan Harper, links the death of Constable Ronan Kerr with that of Jesus Christ.
Gospel Rising is an energetic gospel music festival of “workshops and gigs” showcasing Ireland’s many gospel music styles - May 6th - 8th 2011
The Roman Catholic Primate of Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, is to attend the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton later this month together with Archbishop Alan Harper.
Cappella Caeciliana will be singing Evensong in the National Cathedral in Washington DC (Friday 29th April at 5.30pm)
Review of Episcopal Ministry & Episcopal Structures committee appointed, Working Group on Disability terms of reference aproved, Appointment on Anglican Orthodox relations, advisors appointed on Commemoration of Irish Centenaries.
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic leader has warned David Cameron not to use the Big Society as "a cloak for masking cuts".
Education chief and archbishop set for showdown - press reports
The investment arm of the Church of England outperformed many companies in the financial markets last year with an above-average 15.2 per cent return on investments.
Rare religious relics not been seen in England since the Enlightenment will go on display at the British Museum’s summer exhibition.
The Omagh - Waterford Peace Choir will perform a number of pieces at the much anticipated Maize n' Grace event in The Odyssey Arena on 27 and 28 May. Angus Buchan, South African farmer and international evangelist will be speaking.
In a speech given at an Educational Studies Association of Ireland symposium on the theme of ‘patronage of primary schools by the Bishop of Meath, the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, said , "I believe that the Department of Education and Skills should give proper and reasonable support to the patrons of the 180 or so Church of Ireland national schools into the foreseeable future.”
A memorial service was held yesterday in Belfast to remember a Northern Ireland woman who died in the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.
It may be a key Christian principle but forgiving too easily can be dangerous, the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested.
St Werburgh's Passion Play to be broadcast on RTÉ television, CMSI farewell, KJV 400 Bible readings, Celebration in flowers at St Mark’s, Ballymacash
The most comprehensive survey of Britain’s churches ever carried out has shown a “critical” number in desperate need of financial help.
Newry born and educated, Francis Campbell, former British Ambassador to the Holy See gave the final Lent 2011 Faith Matters lecture entitled 'Faith and Diplomacy' at Mount Street Jesuit Centre. The series has looked at faith in public life.
The Church enters into all interstices of national life with its 42 mainland cathedrals and more than 16,000 churches, Frank Field writes in The Times of April 15. The established Church was grounded in the post-Reformation idea that the Church and State were one and the same.
Programmes on BBC, RTÉ Television and Radio
A large number of the students of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute are to decamp from Dublin to the Parish of Drumglass, Dungannon (Diocese of Armagh) during Holy Week this year.
As part of the Rathmines Church Project, the Rubicon Conference will be opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin in Rathmines Town Hall on Good Friday and will continue on Holy Saturday.
The death has taken place in Dublin of the prominent champion of harmony among Christians, Father Michael Hurley SJ.
With Easter only days away it seems that the world's best-selling book is also making a massive impact in the digital world. With more than 6 million 'fans' it has beaten other hugely popular pages including those of sports teams like Manchester United and celebrities like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.