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Anniversary of priesthood in St Patrick's, Armagh

Anniversary of priesthood in St Patrick's, Armagh

The ordination to the Priesthood in 1959 and 1964 was celebrated on St Peter's Day, 29 June, in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh when a group of clergy and wives gathered for Holy Communion.

29 June 2004

Common Mission of Scottish and Irish Churches

Common Mission of Scottish and Irish Churches

Sermon by The Most Reverand Dr. John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. General Synod, Scottish Episcopal Church

11 June 2004

New Prayer Book promises variety in worship

New Prayer Book promises variety in worship

Church of Ireland parishes will begin using the new Book of Common Prayer 2004 for the first time next Sunday - Trinity Sunday, 6 June 2004 - when it officially becomes the authorised prayer book of the Church.

02 June 2004

Eames lecture on "Faith and Identity in Crisis"

Eames lecture on "Faith and Identity in Crisis"

The Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Robin Eames, gave a lecture entitled "Faith and Identity in Crisis" at the St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace in London on Wednesday 26 May.

27 May 2004

Eames calls for new awareness of Anglican challenges

Eames calls for new awareness of Anglican challenges

The Chairman of the Lambeth Commission, the Most Revd Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland, has challenged Anglicans to face up 'to the facts of life' in the new world order.

24 May 2004

New Archdeacon of Dublin announced

New Archdeacon of Dublin announced

The Archbishop of Dublin has appointed the Revd Canon David Pierpoint to be the next Archdeacon of Dublin following on the retirement of the Venerable Gordon Linney in the autumn. The exact date for the appointment to take effect has not been fixed.

17 May 2004

The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon to the Church of Ireland General Synod

Armagh is not the only city with two cathedrals facing each other from two hills. If you go to Kampala, you'll see exactly the same phenomenon - the great Anglican cathedral at Namirembe and the Roman Catholic cathedral on the other side of the city

12 May 2004

Rededication of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

Rededication of St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

The Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland, preached at the reopening and rededication of St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh on Friday 30 April. 

04 May 2004

Christian-Muslim dialogue begins in South Belfast

Christian-Muslim dialogue begins in South Belfast

The Belfast Islamic Council and the Select Vestry of St Thomas's Parish Church in South Belfast met for the first time this week to begin a dialogue aimed at developing greater understanding between Muslims and Christians.

30 April 2004

Ireland Synod to debate Church's ministry

Ireland Synod to debate Church's ministry

The Church of Ireland General Synod meeting in Armagh in May will be challenged to set a new agenda for change in the church's ministry over the next ten years.

01 April 2004