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Four Church leaders welcome political developments

Four Church leaders welcome political developments

The announcements from the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and the President of Sinn Féin represent an important and welcome development in the search for a stable future for Northern Ireland.

 

28 March 2007

Archbishop Alan Harper's Enthronement Sermon in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh

Archbishop Alan Harper's Enthronement Sermon in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh

I want to speak of the single most important issue for all of us here, in this island of Ireland, today. I want to speak of forgiveness and reconciliation

16 March 2007

Enthronement of Archbishop of Armagh

Enthronement of Archbishop of Armagh

The Most Reverend Alan Harper will be enthroned as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland on Friday, 16th March 2007 at 2.30 p.m. in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.

 

13 March 2007

Theological Lectures in Christ Church

Theological Lectures in Christ Church

As part of its on-going commitment to continuing adult education and in response to requests for a series of lectures about the larger issues of today Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, has arranged a lecture series for Monday evenings in Lent with each lecture beginning at 8 pm.

19 February 2007

Archbishop Robin Eames Christmas Message 2006

Archbishop Robin Eames Christmas Message 2006

When those who came first to the Stable at Bethlehem saw with their own eyes the miracle of Christ's birth they believed - but then they moved on.

21 December 2006

Diocese of Clogher first to launch Diocesan Pastoral Assistants

Diocese of Clogher first to launch Diocesan Pastoral Assistants

The commissioning of Diocesan Pastoral Assistants (DPA's) is a new initiative spearheaded by the Church of Ireland's Diocese of Clogher to address the growing problem resulting from the general shortage of clergy, a challenge shared throughout many dioceses and denominations.

13 December 2006

Anglican Communion makes highest award to Archbishop Eames

The Most Reverend Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury made a presentation of the highest award in the Anglican Communion to Archbishop Robin Eames at the service of thanksgiving for the Archbishop's twenty-year Primacy in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh on 16 November 2006

17 November 2006

Church of Ireland Bishops meeting with Sinn Fein

Church of Ireland Bishops meeting with Sinn Fein

Following the meeting between a delegation of the Bishops of the Church of Ireland and a delegation from the Sinn Fein Party led by Mr Gerry Adams, Archbishop Robin Eames said: 'The Bishops of the Church of Ireland are engaging in a process of engagement with the political parties in Northern Ireland. 

23 October 2006

Church of Ireland: Emergency Appeal during Middle East crisis

Church of Ireland: Emergency Appeal during Middle East crisis

The Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin have approved an emergency allocation of 20,000 pounds from Bishops Appeal funds to help with the settlement of displaced persons during the current Middle East crisis

26 July 2006

Consecration of the next Bishop of Cashel and Ossory

Consecration of the next Bishop of Cashel and Ossory

The Very Revd Michael Burrows, Dean of Cork, was consecrated the next Bishop of Cashel and Ossory in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on Monday 3 July at 2.30pm.

07 July 2006