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Understanding the legacy of institutions for mothers and babies

Professor Leanne McCormick, who co-chairs the Truth Recovery Independent Panel examining the history and legacy of Northern Ireland’s mother and baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses, invites readers to share their experiences of four institutions. Can you help us understand more about Hopedene Hostel, Thorndale House, Malone Place or Kennedy House? A 10-person Truth Recovery […]

New appeal seeks to bring hope through aid in the Middle East

Bishops’ Appeal supporting Diocese of Jerusalem & Tearfund The Church of Ireland is today (Monday, 21st October) launching a fresh appeal to help to provide humanitarian aid for people in need across the Middle East through Bishops’ Appeal, its world aid and development programme. All parishes in the Church of Ireland are being encouraged to […]

Report from Diocesan Synod 2024

The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place on Saturday 12th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The day’s proceedings began with a celebration of Holy Communion in St George’s Church led by The Ven. Canon Hazel Hicks assisted by Revd. Faith Sithole. Bishop Ferran’s address was based on Matthew […]

KEA Diocesan Synod 2024

The Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Synod took place on Saturday the 12th October in Carrick-on-Shannon. Bishop Ferran Glenfield’s Presidential address is available here. The Diocesan Reports are available here. A fuller report will follow shortly.

Cavan Christian Men’s Conference 2024

The Cavan Christian Men’s Conference is happening again this year on Saturday 9th November 2024. It promises to be an encouraging day of Bible teaching and fellowship for men of all ages.    This year we are delighted to be welcoming Mark Smith from City Church Dublin who will be speaking on how Christ’s lavish grace frees us […]

Sharing hope with people without a home

Parishes encouraged to take action against homelessness Each parish in the Church of Ireland is being encouraged to consider how it can help to overcome homelessness at a local level between Harvest and Christmas this year. With both seasons being special times for thanksgiving and generosity, the Church and Society Commission’s new two-page flyer – Sharing […]

2024 applications round now open for Priorities Fund

The Church of Ireland Priorities Fund is now open for applications.  Contributions to the fund come directly from Church of Ireland parishes and since its establishment in 1980 over €21 million (£19 million) has been distributed in grants. The following categories are currently supported by the fund: Training – lay and ordained Christian education Outreach initiatives Innovative […]

The Fairtrade Choice – the power to bring change

A message from the Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development Every one of us has the power to bring change to farmers and communities around the world through the choices we make when we go shopping. The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal is encouraging all our parishes and people to make that ‘Fairtrade Choice’. […]