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The Revd Ferran Glenfield Elected as New Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh

It was announced today that the Episcopal Electoral College for Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, meeting in Church House, Armagh has elected the Revd Ferran Glenfield, Rector of Hillsborough Parish (Down), as the new Bishop of the United Dioceses

06 February 2013

Bishop calls for prayers for starving consumers and struggling farmers

Bishop calls for prayers for starving consumers and struggling farmers

The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Rev Stephen Platten, has called on people to pray for the whole food production chain from struggling farmers, in the UK and elsewhere, to those that do not have enough to eat.

06 February 2013

Archbishop of York's Twenty Inspirational Faith Stories

Archbishop of York's Twenty Inspirational Faith Stories

A new book by the Archbishop, 'Faith Stories', will be published on 20 February 2013. The book is about 20 people telling true stories of how their faith has helped transform lives where they live.

06 February 2013

Common Worship Lectionary app launched

Common Worship Lectionary app launched

The essential digital accompaniment to the Church of England’s Lectionary of daily readings and services is now available as an app for iPad.

06 February 2013

Cathedral Dedication Of Light

Cathedral Dedication Of Light

The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle launched the next stage in its ambitious £2.1m refurbishment programme with a service on the evening of Saturday February 2.

06 February 2013

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 19 – 27th) ecumenical celebrations are held throughout the Christian Churches in Jerusalem. On Sunday January 20, a 5pm Evening Service was held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. George the Martyr.

01 February 2013

Bishop of Durham Says Farewell To His Diocese

The Right Revd Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham and Archbishop of Canterbury Elect, tonight (Monday January 28) bade farewell to the Durham Diocese with a message of hope for the people he is leaving behind.

29 January 2013

Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh on the Killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in Co. Louth

Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh on the Killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in Co. Louth

‘In the aftermath of the brutal murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe last night in Bellurgan our first thoughts must be with his wife Caroline and his family. Those of us of religious faith will hold them in our prayers.

29 January 2013

The Venerable Leslie Stevenson Elected as New Bishop of Meath and Kildare

The Venerable Leslie Stevenson Elected as New Bishop of Meath and Kildare

It was announced today that the Venerable Leslie Stevenson, Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare is to be the new Bishop of Meath and Kildare.

29 January 2013

Wales: New Dean for Theological College

Wales: New Dean for Theological College

A minister from the United States will help train clergy in Wales following a senior appointment at a theological college.

28 January 2013