Archbishop of Armagh to Preach at 1916 Centenary Service of Evensong at St...
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, will preach the sermon at a special service to mark the centenary of the events of Easter 1916 at St Patrick’s...
View ArticleLooking at Shakespeare on his 400th anniversary
Today (Saturday) marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare on 23 April 1616. Canon Patrick Comerford, who writes a monthly column in the diocesan magazine, the Church Review,...
View Article‘Generous Remembering, Generous Envisioning’ – Centenary of...
A special service commemorating all who lost their lives in the 1916 Rising took place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, on the 100th anniversary of the Rising. The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most...
View ArticleCome&C DCU – An Educational Look at Responding to Human Need by...
Dublin City University’s Infer Faith Centre was alive with the sound of songs of praise at the latest Come&C Service on Monday evening (April 25). This time the focus was on the vibrant area of...
View Article“Persistent Campaigners” Rewarded With Opening of New School in...
Today was a day of celebration for the pupils, staff and parents of St Andrew’s National School in Lucan as their brand new, state of the art school was officially opened and dedicated by Archbishop...
View ArticleMemories of the Past and Commitment to the Future as New School Extension...
There was great rejoicing in Rathdrum today (Friday April 29) as the St Saviour’s National School community celebrated the dedication and official opening of their new extension and PE hall. The...
View ArticleJoin the Big Adventure – Details of Dublin and Glendalough Kids’...
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough are excited to announce details of the 2016 Kids’ Camp. Aimed at kids from 4th to 6th Class, this camp offers four days full of: plenty of games,...
View ArticleSaint Bartholomew’s Church, Public Lecture – Beyond Blood...
Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Clyde Road, Dublin 4, will hold a free public lecture entitled ‘Beyond Blood Sacrifice and 1916’on Thursday May 19 at 8.00 pm. The lecture will be given by Dr Johnston...
View ArticleVacancy – Secondary Education Committee – Grants Administrator
The Secondary Education Committee Founded in 1968, the Secondary Education Committee is a grant awarding body comprised of representatives of four religious patrons of second level schools under a...
View ArticleHoly Trinity, Killiney, Hosts Eco–Congregation Ireland’s Climate...
The parish of Holy Trinity, Killiney, was delighted to host Eco–Congregation Ireland’s Climate Justice Candle recently. The Rector, Canon Niall Sloane, spoke about the significance of the candle and...
View ArticleCome&C Dun Laoghaire Will Celebrate Churches Working Together to Serve...
The next Come&C Songs of Praise Service takes place in Christ Church, Dun Laoghaire, on Sunday May 29 at 7.00 pm. The theme of this service will be “To transform unjust structures of society, to...
View ArticleAnnouncement from the Commission on Episcopal Ministry and Structures
The Commission on Episcopal Ministry and Structures lodged with the Honorary Secretaries for the consideration of the General Synod in May 2016 a Bill to alter provincial and diocesan boundaries. The...
View ArticleAppointment of The Very Revd William Morton as new Dean of St Patrick’s...
The Very Revd William Morton has today (Monday 9th May 2016) been elected as the next Dean and Ordinary of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, in succession to The Very Revd Victor Stacey, who retired at...
View ArticleAnois 2016 to Draw Inspiration From the Legends of the Faith
‘Legends of the Faith’ will inspire the young people who attend Anois 2016 which takes place from October 29 to 31. Anois is an annual residential weekend organised by the Church of Ireland Youth...
View ArticleGeneral Synod 2016 Starts Today in Dun Laoghaire
The General Synod of the Church of Ireland takes place in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire over the coming three days, Thursday May 12 to Saturday May 14 2016. During the three days, elected...
View ArticleClontarf Parish Celebrates 150th Anniversary of the Church of St John the...
Parishioners past and present, friends and members of the wider community gathered in the Church of St John the Baptist in Clontarf on Pentecost (Sunday May 15) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of...
View ArticleEcumenical Bible Week 2016 Now On – Events in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow
Ecumenical Bible Week is now in full swing. The week was launched on Pentecost Sunday with a family fun day in Dundrum Methodist Church and runs until Trinity Sunday (May 22). The theme this year...
View ArticleFocus on Value for Learning Rather than Value for Money – Small Schools...
A report on research into the communities, cultures, benefits and challenges of small primary schools in the Republic of Ireland was launched at General Synod on Friday May 13. The Small Schools:...
View ArticleGFS Annual Diocesan Service – Venue Change
The Annual Dublin and Glendalough GFS Diocesan Service will take place in Castlemacadam Church, near Avoca village, on Sunday May 22 at 3.30 pm. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE AND START TIME....
View ArticleNew Era for Holmpatrick Group of Parishes as They Embrace ‘New’...
The Parishes of Holmpatrick and Kenure with Balbriggan and Balrothery celebrated their return to full incumbency on Wednesday evening (May 18) as the Revd Anthony Kelly was instituted as Rector by...
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