Black Santa prepares for 50th Christmas Sit-out
This December, Belfast’s Black Santa will be on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral for a remarkable 50th Christmas sit-out in aid of those in need.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Celebration and Thanksgiving as St Mark’s ceases regular Sunday services
A special service of celebration and thanksgiving for the life, history, ministry, and witness of the parish of St Mark’s, Ligoniel, was held on Sunday afternoon, November 8.
Very Rev Stephen Farrell elected Bishop of Meath and Kildare
The Episcopal Electoral College for the Diocese of Meath and Kildare has elected Dean of Ossory, the Very Rev Stephen Farrell, as the new Bishop of Meath and Kildare.
A great buzz at Diocesan Light Party!
The atmosphere in the parish halls of St Patrick’s, Ballymena, was electrifying on Saturday afternoon when more than 90 children, parents and grandparents celebrated God’s amazing creation at a dazzling Light Party.
Stunning exhibition of Wichí art in Lisburn
We stopped by the R-Space Gallery, Castle Street, Lisburn, to take a look at the excellent ‘Connected’ exhibition of Wichí art from Northern Argentina.
New Confirmation resource for young people with additional educational needs
CIYD and the Board for Children and Families Ministry, with help from the staff of Derry & Raphoe Diocese, have created a new Confirmation Class resource for young people with additional educational needs.
Appointment of new Archdeacon of Dalriada
The Rev Dennis Christie, rector of Ahoghill and Portglenone, has been appointed Archdeacon of Dalriada by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison.
Appointment of Associate Minister of Dunmurry, Kilmakee and Upper Falls
The Rev Erin Gilmour, Associate Minister of the Bridge Mission Hub in the Diocese of Coventry, has been appointed Associate Minister of Dunmurry, Kilmakee and Upper Falls, Diocese of Connor.
‘Puddleglum and Hopeless Mission’ – by the Rev Andrew Irwin
The Rev Andrew Irwin, rector of St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast, and a member of the Church and Society Commission, has shared a reflection entitled ‘Puddleglum and Hopeless Mission.’
Stunning poppy cascade as part of ‘Ballyclare Remembers’ exhibition
A stunning waterfall of hand-knit poppies cascading down the tower of St John’s Parish Church, Ballyclare, as part of an exhibition of Remembrance has captured the imagination of the public – and the media.
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