Living in the Light – Multi Faith Service to Launch Year of Come&C...
It’s time to Come&C. The official launch of Dublin and Glendalough’s year of Come&C takes place at a very special event on Saturday December 12 at 3.00 pm and people from all over the dioceses...
View ArticleInspirational Conversations on Faith and Culture at Rubicon 2015
“It is imperative for a follower of Jesus to be able to deeply disagree and deeply love at the same time.” This was one of the main messages from Scott Sauls, author and senor pastor of Christ...
View ArticleWalk of Light Brings Message of Advent into the Heart of the City
About 200 people took part in the 10th annual Dublin Council of Churches Walk of Light yesterday evening (Sunday November 22). The inter church journey began in Rathmines and concluded with...
View ArticleThe Revd Steve Brunn Appointed Dean of Residence of Trinity College,...
The Revd Steve Brunn has been appointed Dean of Residence and Church of Ireland Chaplain of Trinity College, University of Dublin. The appointment takes effect from the beginning of the second...
View ArticlePresident Higgins Attends National Prayer Service Ahead of Paris Climate Summit
A large congregation gathered in St Teresa’s Carmelite Church on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre yesterday evening (November 25) to pray for climate justice. The National Ecumenical Prayer...
View ArticleMU Prayer Vigil in Solidarity With Those Experiencing Gender Based Violence
The Mothers’ Union is calling on women all over Ireland to stand together in prayer and in person tomorrow (Saturday November 28) in an All–Ireland Prayer Vigil, organised as a gesture of solidarity...
View ArticleLay Ministry is a Gift to the Church – Service of Commissioning for...
“The active and public ministry of lay people is essential to the lifeblood of our church,” Archbishop Michael Jackson told a service of commissioning of Parish Readers last night. Archbishop Jackson...
View ArticleChrist Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir Marks Milestone Anniversary
The Girls’ Choir in Christ Church Cathedral celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday November 21 with a special Service of Choral Evensong. Former directors of music, organists and former girl...
View ArticleVacancy – Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla – Organist...
The Rector and Select Vestries wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Organist and Choir–Director. Both St. Brigid’s, Castleknock and St. Mary’s Clonsilla, are well supported churches with...
View ArticleGender Violence Highlighted at Mothers’ Union Vigil
Gender based violence at home and around the world was the focus of prayer and reflection by members of Mothers’ Union throughout Ireland on Saturday November 28. Gatherings took place in all 12...
View ArticleNew Christian Comic Series Opens World of Wunder for Kids
A whole new world of ‘wunder’ has been opened up for children with the launch of the Wunderland series of story trails on Advent Sunday. The stories are written by the Rector of Bray, the Revd Baden...
View ArticleRCB Library Archive of the Month – More Magic Lanterns: Eclectic...
A significant collection of 105 lantern slides has recently turned up in the Dublin parish of Stillorgan. Thanks to the foresight and conscientious efforts of parishioners who salvaged the slides...
View ArticleChurch of Ireland Chaplain Commissioned for Dublin City University
Philip McKinley was commissioned Chaplain of Dublin City University in the Church of Ireland tradition by Archbishop Michael Jackson on Monday night. The service took place in the university’s unique...
View ArticleWorld Council of Churches Visitors Get a Flavour of Church in Ireland
Representatives of the World Council of Churches were in Dublin on Tuesday as part of a two day visit to Ireland. Dr Clare Amos, Programme Executive for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation with...
View ArticleThe Revd Daniel Owen Commissioned as Chaplain of St Columba’s College
Staff and students of St Columba’s College welcomed a new chaplain at the beginning of this academic year. The Revd Daniel Owen was commissioned by Archbishop Michael Jackson at a service in the...
View ArticleThe Christmas Story in Trees – Crinken Christmas Tree Festival On This...
St James’s Church, Crinken has been transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland. Crinken Christmas Tree Festival ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ was officially lit up last night and for one weekend...
View ArticleArmenian Memorial Dedicated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Members of the Armenian Church and community in Ireland gathered in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on Saturday afternoon (December 5) to dedicate a memorial to those who died in the Armenian...
View ArticleDogs Take Centre Stage at Peata Carol Service
Joyful barks joined the beautiful voices of the girl choristers of Christ Church Cathedral today (Tuesday December 8) at the annual Peata Carol Service. More than 100 dogs, most of them therapy dogs,...
View ArticleCanon Roy Byrne Appointed Rector of Monkstown
The Revd Canon Roy Byrne, Rector of Drumcondra and North Strand has been appointed rector of Monkstown, also in the Diocese of Dublin. He succeeds Canon Patrick Lawrence who retired earlier this year....
View ArticleThe Revd Rob Clements Appointed Rector of Kilternan
The Revd Rob Clements has been appointed Rector of Kilternan in the Diocese of Dublin. Rob is currently curate assistant in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, having served as a deacon in...
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