Honesty in Church Matters
Sir, —
I read ‘Scars that Speak’ (Editorial, March 2026) with admiration, not least for its bold suggestion that the Church might try telling the...
First Woman Bishop Announces Retirement
The woman who made history as the first female bishop in Ireland and the United Kingdom has announced her retirement.
The Most Reverend Patricia Storey,...
General Synod 2026: A Preview
For the first time since 2019, General Synod will return to meeting in person for three days when it convenes in Newcastle, County Down,...
President Opens National Cathedral’s New Education and Community Space
President Catherine Connolly paid her first official visit to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, on Thursday 26th February for the official opening of the Deanery...
Shandon Steeple Restored to Full Glory
Iconic Cork monument Shandon Steeple has been a much-loved tourist attraction for generations, and is a famous feature of the Cork skyline.
The steeple has...
Dublin Service Marks Fourth Anniversary of War in Ukraine
The fourth anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine was marked on 24th February with a service organised by the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish...
Mother and Baby Homes Payments
The Irish Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer,...
New Mission Director for ICS
The Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) has announced the appointment of its new Mission Director, The Reverend Simon Cansdale, who is expected to take up...
Church of Ireland Cost of Living Hub Supports
The Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission (CASC) is drawing attention to the Church’s online cost-of-living hub, encouraging members and their communities to...
GAFCON Retreats on Rival Archbishop
The latest gathering of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) in Abuja, Nigeria, from 3rd to 6th March has, despite some last-minute unexpected recalibration,...