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Simply Being There

Conor O’Reilly reflects on how his experiences of hospital chaplaincy and personal bereavement taught him that presence and acts of kindness offer more comfort...

Every Encounter Matters: Ministry of Presence

For as long as I can remember, I have lived under the shadow of a cathedral. Some of my earliest memories are connected with...

Longing, Exile, and Memory: Theological Reflections from a Hospital Bed to Dementia Ministry

Sam McMahon explores how the Church can make space for people living with dementia through worship Reflecting on Psalm 27 recently, the Psalmist’s cry —...

Connor Streetreach Team in Lisburn

Connor Streetreach 2026, in partnership with St Columba’s, Derryvolgie, ran for four days from 16th August. The young people and their leaders came together...

When the Mind Forgets and the Soul Remembers

Across our parishes, many families are walking the long road of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, accompanying loved ones as memory, language,...

How are Bishops Made?

In May, June, and possibly July, an Episcopal Electoral College (EEC) will convene to elect the next Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. It...

Where Stones Still Breathe: The Glebe Warden’s Calling in a Changing Climate

Glebe Wardens carry one of the quietest and most demanding responsibilities in the life of the Church of Ireland. They are the custodians of...

And Now, the Weather

There is a familiar rhythm to the news cycle when the death of a major figure is announced — perhaps a politician or a...

Transformative Prayer

At the start of this year, I got swept up in the 2016 nostalgia trend on social media; before I knew it, I was...

Agricultural Chaplaincy: Faith in the Fields

Agriculture is more than an industry. It is a way of life shaped by seasons, markets, livestock, weather, and land. It carries responsibility, uncertainty,...

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