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KEA DIOCESAN SYNOD 2023

The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place this Saturday 14th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The day’s proceedings began with a celebration of Holy Communion in St George’s Church. In his sermon, based on the third chapter of Philippians,  Bishop Ferran Glenfield spoke of the Apostle Paul’s ambition […]

Looking after your mental health during difficult news events

As the present conflict in the Middle East continues, the following written prayers and remarks may be beneficial in responding in Christian faith and acknowledging our thoughts and emotions about what we see and hear in the news.  The first two are from our Book of Common Prayer: A Prayer for the Peace of the […]

Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity’s Ukraine response

With your generous help, Bishops’ Appeal has been supporting Habitat for Humanity’s response to the war in Ukraine from the early days of the war. We hope that this video, kindly provided by Habitat, will show the difference that your prayerful and practical support has made to families and individuals who are now building a […]

Church of Ireland Archbishops call for prayers for peace in the Holy Land

Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Michael Jackson have asked all members of the Church of Ireland to pray for peace in the Holy Land, following the outbreak of renewed conflict.  The Archbishops’ statement – provided in full below – accompanies the release of emergency humanitarian funds to our sister church in the immediate region, the […]

Cavan Christian Men’s Conference – 11th Nov

The Cavan Christian Men’s Conference is happening again on the 11th November this year. It’s an annual opportunity for Christian Men from across Cavan and Monaghan to get together to encourage one another. It is a morning of great Bible teaching, singing, food and a chance for men from across the region to spend time together. […]

Webinar: The Lambeth Call on Environment and Sustainable Development

Anglican clergy and lay people from around the Anglican Communion are invited to attend a webinar about the Lambeth Call on the Environment and Sustainable Development.  This webinar will be taking place in two slots: Wednesday, 20th September (6.00pm to 7.00pm BST) Thursday, 21st September (6.00pm to 7.00pm BST) Hear from Anglican friends around the […]

Mothers’ Union – Changing The Story Conferences

Next week Mothers’ Union host two ground breaking ‘Changing The Story ‘ Conferences. With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men affected in Ireland, domestic abuse is endemic in our communities. So often this issue has been brushed under the carpet.  ‘Changing The Story’ seeks to explore why and how we, as a […]