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Inaugural service of Week of Prayer recalls barriers to unity

Journey towards Christian unity is progressing but people need to be more aware of its forward momentum, says authority on ecumenism.

2017.01.20.

Week of Guided Prayer can foster ecumenism

“We encourage parishes offering the Week to include their local Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian groups” – Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism.

2017.01.13.

“Tireless and selfless peacemaker” is laid to rest

Bishop Gerard Clifford lived out his motto "May they all be one" says Cardinal Brady.

2016.12.16.

Irish Church leaders among witnesses to historical ecumenical event

“It would have been unimaginable to our parents’ generation to think that the Pope would be joining in the 500th commemoration of Martin Luther,” says bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy.

2016.11.04.

Pope and Anglican leader send Limerick bishops on joint mission

“Catholics and Anglicans will work together to give voice to our common faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” say Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in Common Declaration.

2016.10.08.

Catholic priest installed as ecumenical canon in CofI cathedral

Historic appointment in Belfast cathedral strengthens the common mission to "witness to Christ and promote reconciliation, peace and unity."

2016.10.01.

World needs united witness to the Gospel: Together for Europe

Pope tells Munich rally Europe should be an open and welcoming continent, and continue to establish ways of working together that are not only economic but also social and cultural.

2016.07.07.

Europe must be attentive to its soul says Bishop Leahy

Against background of Brexit, Together for Europe gathering in Munich is a prophetic sign. "We need to keep the ideals of the founders of the EU alive."

2016.07.01.

Catholic / Anglican Church unity advances a step

Report on third stage of dialogue between Catholic and Anglican churches due out in the autumn.

2016.05.21.

Street Pastors help bring calm to city at night

Drink is at the root of "vast majority of incidents". The entertainment & hospitality industries & stakeholders on the streets "need to address drink issues together".

2016.04.10.

Methodist minister stresses unity at Week of Prayer

Carmelite Monastery in Dublin provides daily reflection, prayers and talks for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

2016.01.22.

Bishops from sixteen Churches explore unity

40 churchmen pray for safe release of Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo, Mar Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim, kidnapped in 2013 and the release of Metropolitan Boulos.

2015.12.12.

Bishops mark 50th anniversary since end of Vatican II

Anniversary is also a time to review, to recommit to renewal and to discern what the Spirit today is saying to the Church.

2015.12.07.

Tributes paid as Bishop Anthony Farquhar retires

Tributes to ecumenical and educational expertise of auxiliary bishop of Down and Connor, the longest-serving bishop in the country.

2015.12.04.

Tree festival brings Christmas story to the community

175-year-old Church of Ireland parish hosts display of 49 trees, each of which represents a verse from the Bible, telling the Christmas story in a “unique and enchanting way”.

2015.12.04.

Don’t abandon public square legal expert appeals

Director of the Law Centre tells Church leaders not 'demonise' people working in the human rights sector but build relationships with them.

2015.11.06.

New look Angelus a step too far for Kerry TD

'People's Angelus' will showcase work of aspiring filmmakers and artists & will be "conducive to prayer or reflection for people of all faiths and none".

2015.10.22.

Ratzinger Schülerkreis to discuss search for God

The search for new means to speak of God has been at the core of Benedict's theological work since the Second Vatican Council.

2015.08.28.

CofI service to honour Venerable John Sullivan SJ

Anglican roots of Jesuit priest from Dublin to be recognised in liturgy led by Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Michael Jackson.

2015.06.12.

‘Ecumenism is key to Ecumenical Bible Week’

"Many reflective Catholics are taking up the scriptures because there they find that nourishment that keeps them in a faithful relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit."

2015.05.27.

Centenary celebrations of Bro Roger’s birth

People urged to commit to some act of solidarity or kindness in memory of Taize founder Bro Roger Schutz (1915-2005).

2015.05.13.

Church leaders call for No vote in referendum

"The real question is whether same sex relationships differ significantly from opposite sex relationships and the answer is 'yes'," states the cross denominational response.

2015.04.11.

Archbishops honour unique holiness of Fr Sullivan

Irish Jesuit convert whom Pope Francis declared Venerable last November draws Christian Churches together in remembrance.

2015.02.22.

Christian unity shouldn’t be “for one week only”

Chairperson of the Dublin Council of Churches urges members and patrons not to return unchanged to their various Christian communities.

2015.01.20.

Church leaders appeal for blood and organ donors

"Your blood could help save a life" - Blood Transfusion Services need 30,000 new or returning donors each year.

2014.12.28.

Pope underlines Turkey’s vital peace role

Muslim, Jews and Christians must enjoy same rights and respect the same duties so they see each other as brothers and sisters.

2014.11.29.

Irishman selected for top ecumenical post

Canon John O’Toole of Southwark appointed National Ecumenical Officer and Secretary by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

2014.11.18.

Priest appointed chair of Dublin Council of Churches

Fr Damian McNeice is first Roman Catholic to hold this position in Council's fifty year history.

2014.10.04.

Archbishop hints at wider sharing of Communion

Co-chairman of ARCIC suggests in interview with Church of Ireland Gazette that Catholic Church could one day allow Anglicans to receive the Eucharist.

2014.08.03.

Evangelicals and Catholics drawing closer

There is a recognition that evangelisation exists across all denominations.

2014.08.01.
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