http://clogher.anglican.org http://clogher.anglican.org/images/clogher_arms_title2.jpg 100 120 Clogher Diocese Latest News Tue, 19 May 2026 9:42:30 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1454 This year’s annual ecumenical service on Pentecost Sunday will take place on Sunday, 24th May at 3pm and will be led by both Bishops of Clogher at St. Macartan’s Church, known as the Forth Chapel on the outskirts of Clogher. St. Macartan’s, The Forth Chapel, is well known having came out top from more than 180 nominations and claimed the top UK-wide prestigious title of Church of the Year 2022 at the inaugural National Church Awards in London. It was completed in 1846 and several renovations and refurbishments have taken place over the years. The Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, the Most Revd Larry Duffy, will participate in the service which begins at 3pm. They will also be joined by local ministers from churches in the district. During the service, a number of young people will give their reflections on Pentecost and the praise will be led by local singers. Since 2000, the Roman Catholic a ... (click on title for full story) Mon, 18 May 2026 21:02:11 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1453 A special Service of Holy Communion on the occasion of the Admission and Licensing of Mr Robert Watterson as Diocesan Reader, has taken place in Mullaghdun Parish Church near Letterbreen. The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis led the service and was assisted by Revd Canon Jen McWhirter, Rector and Revd Canon Lorraine Capper, Warden of Readers, who also preached the sermon. During the service, the hymns were; “To God be the Glory,” “What a Friend we have in Jesus,” “Amazing Grace” “Just as I am,” and “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah.” The organist was Mrs Joan Brownlee. The collection was taken up for the Diocesan Ministry Fund. The First Reading was by Mr. Andrew Humphreys and the Gospel reading was by Canon Lorraine Capper, who also preached. The Prayers of the People were led by Mr Robert Watterson. Mr Watterson who has served as Parish Reader for many years, was joined at the service by his wife, Caroline and other family me ... (click on title for full story) Mon, 18 May 2026 20:48:17 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1452 The three-day Colebrooke Flower Festival organised by St. Ronan's Parish Church, Colebrooke, in association with Colebrooke Park, ended on Sunday evening with large crowds visiting over the weekend. One of the highlights on Day Three was music by the band of the Royal Dragoon Guards who played in the grounds of Colebrooke House where Viscount and Lady Brookeborough welcomed visitors. The flower displays in Colebrooke House were by Mr. Timothy Elliott of Manor Garden Centre and parishioners provided the arrangements in Colebrooke Church. Those attending the Festival were free to walk through the Church, Colebrooke House and gardens including the Walled Garden and enjoy refreshments in the church hall. All proceeds were going to local charities and church funds. Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:58 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1451 Day Two at General Synod in Newcastle included the final presentation of bills on clergy tenure to encapsulate approved wording on long term health, disciplinary process and breakdown of relationships in parishes. One of the main items on the agenda was the work of the Representative Church Body and the Chair of the RB Executive, Hilary Prentice, outlined the breadth of the work undertaken by RCB. During discussions, the shrinking number of stipendiary clergy was highlighted. There were references to how the RCB continues to advocate for reducing the carbon impact of the RCB and church activities with a focus on energy usage, transportation, waste and biodiversity. Following a survey of parishes in 2025, the RCB applied to Benefact Trust for grant funding to run a building energy efficiency competition and to enable them to provide follow on grants. The Benefact Trust awarded a grant of £200,000 to run a competition to encourage projects designed to cut carbon emissio ... (click on title for full story) Thu, 07 May 2026 18:17:52 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1450 Representatives from Clogher Diocese joined those from other dioceses across Ireland for the Church of Ireland General Synod 2026 which got underway this afternoon, May 7 in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co Down. For the first time since 2019 members of Synod will gather in person for three full days, concluding on Saturday. In recent years the third day has taken place online. The challenges presented by AI and attitudes to migration were the focus of the Archbishop of Armagh’s Presidential Address. Against a backdrop of a world which has become “atomised and angry” through new forms of digital communication and networking, Archbishop John McDowell said that the vocation of the Church of Ireland is to witness to an alternative truth and to march to a different drum beat. This witnessing and discipleship, he noted, is done primarily through the Church’s parishes. He also focused on issues which he believes will test discipleship and faithfulness in the d ... (click on title for full story) Mon, 04 May 2026 21:49:02 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1449 A major Flower Festival is being planned later in May by Colebrooke Parish Church. The Colebrooke Festival will take place both in Colebrooke House and gardens hosted by Lord and Lady Brookeborough as well as in Colebrooke Church a short distance away. The final preparations are being made to the Flower Festival which takes place from Friday, 15 May to Sunday, 17 May. The Festival opens on the Friday between 5-8pm, continuing on Saturday from 11am to 6pm and on Sunday from 12noon to 6pm. Teas and refreshments will be available at Colebrooke Church Hall. Families are being welcomed to attend this prestigious event. All proceeds are going to charity. Anyone with groups of over 10 people wanting to attend the Festival should call Irene on 07765942360. The organisers have asked that dogs will not be allowed on the premises. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:03 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1448 The Communications Competition 2026 will be hosting a Photography Competition with prizes awarded for the photographs that best capture the spirit of 'Church for today and tomorrow'. Please send your entries, along with a completed entry form to: pressoffice@rcbcoi.org Or to: Synod Department, Church House, Church Avenue, Rathmines D06 CF67. Closing date: 1st May 2026 All entries to the General Synod 2026 CCB Photography Competition must include this completed form to be eligible to participate. Name: Email: Diocese: Entry Title: I confirm the photograph is my own work. I acknowledge and grant the Central Communications Board the right to use, edit and publish my photo entry in Church publications and other materials, and to share the entry with affiliated Church media entities, without compensation. I will be attending General Synod 2026. Signature: Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:44:13 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1447 A Service of Institution of the Revd Dr Edwin Aiken as Vicar of St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Parish of Enniskillen, took place on Sunday, 19 April which also included a Service of Confirmation. The service was led by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis, assisted by Dean Kenneth Hall. Revd Edwin’s three-year term as Curate came to an end in November, and since the Revd Edwin was happy to continue serving in Enniskillen Parish, the Select Vestry made a request to Diocesan Council and the RCB to create a new post of Vicar of the Parish. This was approved and agreed by the Bishop of Clogher. Then following a Board of Nomination, Revd Edwin was appointed by the Bishop of Clogher to serve as Vicar in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, serving under the direction and general supervision of the Dean, The Very Rev Kenneth Hall. Revd Edwin becomes the first Vicar in the 400-year history of Enniskillen Parish. The Parish over the years has been served by 28 ... (click on title for full story) Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:40:56 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1446 Mothers’ Union All Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Alistair Doyle as its new All Ireland Chaplain for the 2026 to 2028 triennial. Alistair currently serves as Rector of the Arklow, Inch, and Kilbride Group of Parishes in the Diocese of Glendalough. He brings with him a deep commitment to the work and mission of Mothers’ Union and is an active advocate within his current parish. Prior to this, Alistair served as Curate Assistant in the Galway Group of Parishes, where he also demonstrated a keen interest in supporting and promoting the values and outreach of Mothers’ Union. In his new role as All Ireland Chaplain, Alistair will provide spiritual guidance and pastoral support to the President and members across the island, helping to nurture faith, strengthen community, and further the organisation’s mission of demonstrating the Christian faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. In announcing his appointment at ... (click on title for full story) Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:13:52 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1444 A visual display of the Passion of Christ opens in a church in Clogher Diocese over the Easter weekend. Ivy Brown, one of the dedicated parishioners of St. Aiden’s Parish Church, Kilmore, part of the Monaghan group of parishes has created 14 different scenes to represent the Passion of Christ and these will take centre stage at services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. St. Aiden’s Church, Kilmore just off the main Cavan to Monaghan road, Eircode H18 XK15 will be hosting the Good Friday Service for the Monaghan Group of Parishes at 7.30pm conducted by Diocesan Reader, William Graham and the Easter Sunday service will also be held at Kilmore Church at 12 noon conducted by Archdeacon Ricky Rountree, following an earlier service in St. Patrick’s, Monaghan. In addition, St. Aiden’s Church will be open for viewing the exhibits on Maundy Thursday, 2 April from 11am to 2pm and on Easter Monday, 6 April from 2pm to 5pm. Donations will be collected for Crocus Monaghan and ... (click on title for full story)