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2017 Easter Message from Bishop Ferran Glenfield

The cross of Jesus Christ and the empty grave stand at the centre of the Christian faith. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is not an optional extra tacked on to the end of his story. Without it, the whole story would be discredited. When God raised Jesus from death it was much more […]

The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Annual Retreats

The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer have organised two Silent Retreats in June 2017: WEEKEND RETREAT: Fri.  16th– Sun. 18th June 2017 MIDWEEK RETREAT: Mon. 19th – Wed. 21st June2017 Both Retreats will be held in The Church of Ireland Theological Institute, Dublin and the cost of each is €115. The Witness will be Carol Casey.   Further details or […]

Revd. Hazel Hicks installed as Prebendary of Drumlease

Revd. Hazel Hicks installed as Prebendary of Drumlease On a cold but sunny evening on Sunday, 5th March, Revd. Hazel Hicks was installed as Prebendary of Drumlease and Canon of the Chapter of Kilmore Cathedral by Dean Nigel Crossey during evening song in St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore. Revd. Hazel has been a faithful servant of […]

Pioneer Evangelist for the Centre of Mission in Drumcliffe

Location: Drumcliffe near Sligo, Republic of Ireland in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh. Details: We are looking for a pioneer evangelist to work in this exciting new role, which has been developed in partnership with the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin, Ardagh, the parish of Drumcliffe and Church Army. The role includes reaching out […]

Joy Bells – Sunday 19th March

On Sunday 19th March the Church Bells in St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral and churches across the land will be rung at the same time between 11-11:30. The idea has arisen as the bells of Waterford Cathedral (known as the Joy Bells) – which have been undergoing repair and have been silent for the past few years […]

Church 21 Parish Development Conference 25th March 2017

The Church 21 Parish Development Conference will take place on 25th March 2017 in the Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin. Church 21 is about enabling parishes to develop: A clearer sense of direction A clarity of focus on priorities A commitment to collaborative leadership And confidence for the future This event promises to be […]

Venerable Craig McCauley installed as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart

Following the retirement of the Revd Canon Janet Catterall earlier in the year the Venerable Craig McCauley (Archdeacon of Kilmore) was installed by Dean William Morton as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart (representing the United Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh) in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin during evensong on Sunday 4th December 2016. The new Canon […]

KEA Mothers’ Union Prayer Vigil to End Gender Based Violence.

On Saturday 26th November, the Mothers’ Union in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh held a prayer vigil at St George’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim as part of the Mothers’ Union All-Ireland ‘16 Days of Activism against gender based violence’. Mothers’ Union is one of over 130 local groups across Ireland that have taken part in the […]

Revd. Ian Horner Instituted as the Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes

On the evening of Sunday 27th November family, friends, parishioners and members of the community gathered to celebrate the institution of the Revd Ian Horner as Incumbent of the Bailieborough Group of parishes (Bailieborough, Knockbride, Mullagh and Shercock). The service, which took place in the wonderful atmosphere of Bailieborough church was led by Bishop Ferran […]