Christians and Consumerism

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Poverty

The incoming President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Dr. Heather Morris is a cleric and the Director of Ministry at Edgehill Theological College in Belfast. She joins Father Kieran O’Mahony as an ecumenical canon at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. The Church of Ireland’s national cathedral invites leading members of other churches to become ecumenical […]

Parish Pastoral Work

Posted on 02. Aug, 2012 in Church of Ireland

A parish is built up through community and connections. Rev Nigel Sherwood is a rector in Glendalough in Arklow, who talks about his pastoral ministry and how he stays in touch with his parishioners.  

Embracing Women

Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Church of Ireland, Feminism/Women in the Church

In the preface to her book Embracing Women Archbishop John Neill says ‘Ginnie Kennerley has herself been a key part of the story of the development of the ministry of women in the priesthood, and it is encouraging that she has written the story of what has been one of the most significant changes in […]

Over My Shoulder

Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community, Family

Norma Macmaster is now a Church of Ireland priest in Skerries, Co. Dublin but she grew up in the 50s in Balieborough, Co. Cavan.  It was an  Ireland familiar to many at that time – secure family environment, feeling safe, content and leaving all worries to the adults.  But her life was somewhat different – […]

Ireland / China Relations

Posted on 25. Jul, 2007 in Church of Ireland, Community, Relationships

Next months sees the Inaugural International Conference of the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland and the Irish Institute for Chinese studies, talking place in the O’Reilly Hall in UCD. Eileen Good met the Rev. Patrick Comerford and asked him what was the current state of relations between the Church of Ireland and China.

New Training Ministry

Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings

A new Programme for Ministry in the Church of Ireland, developed over the past two years following a major review of the Church of Ireland Theological College, was recently launched.  Eileen Good met one of the project members Bishop Richard Clarke, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, and he told her about the new developments. He […]

Canon John Hayes

Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Church of Ireland, Faith and Justice, Vocation

The 50th anniversary of the death of Canon Hayes is currently being commemorated at Bansha, Co. Tipperary.  A man of vision and probably ahead of his time, Canon Hayes is probably best remembered for his role in rural electrification and most notably as founder of Muintir na Tire.  Martin Quinn from Bansha, one of the […]

Church of Ireland New Primate Alan Harper

Posted on 24. Jan, 2007 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation

The Rt. Rev. Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor, has been elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland by the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland, to succeed Archbishop Robin Eames, who retired at the end of 2006 after more than 20 years as Primate. Making the announcement in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, […]

Young Believers

Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Relationships, Young people

It seems extraordinary to think that anyone could decide on a career at the age of 15 and years later be in the same job and getting happier all the time. This is what happened to Greg Fromholze, a lay missionary, as he told Eileen Good.

Moving On

Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Relationships

Dr. Robin Eames is retiring from office after 20 years as Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. For many years he has been very involved in N. Ireland politics and a prominent advocate for peace and understanding. During a distinguished academic career, he was lectured in philosophy by his future […]