http://clogher.anglican.org http://clogher.anglican.org/images/clogher_arms_title2.jpg 100 120 Clogher Diocese Latest News Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:47:33 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1468 The Clogher Diocesan Synod has taken place in St. Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen, with the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis highlighting the need for sustaining ministry in parishes in the years ahead. He said there has been a growing theme in much of the work in the Diocese in the past year; helping everyone to realise that ministry is broad in its scope and much greater than the work of ordained ministers. “There is a specific vocation to ordained ministry and it has a specific liturgical, sacramental and pastoral role, however there are so many other ministries and gifts needed to enable the body of Christ to function and develop,” he told the Synod representatives. Speaking about the work in Clogher Diocese, he said; “We have been developing this as we have held discussions in various vacant parishes about ways of sustaining ministry going into the future. We have begun to take seriously the presenting challenges of the context of ... (click on title for full story) Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:48:28 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1467 A new Archdeacon of Clogher has been announced. Canon William Jeffrey, Rector of Lisbellaw with Coolbuck, is to succeed Archdeacon Paul Thompson who retires at the end of September. The announcement was made by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr Ian Ellis, at the Clogher Diocesan Synod, held in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen on Thursday night, attended by representatives from parishes across the diocese. Bishop Ellis, making the announcement, described Canon William as “a very effective rector and Rural Dean and has many personal gifts along with long experience of work in the Civil Service. “I welcome him to his new role which he takes up as Archdeacon Paul leaves us, and I trust you will all support him in this new aspect of his ministry.” Canon William Jeffrey, reacting to the news, said; “I’m extremely humbled to be asked by the Bishop to be the next Archdeacon of Clogher. I’m very conscious of the quality of service given by Archdeacon Paul an ... (click on title for full story) Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:41:19 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1466 The Monaghan Group of Parishes now have a new rector following the Institution of Revd Rodney Magennis at a service in St. Patrick’s Church, Monaghan led by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis. Clergy and readers from throughout Clogher diocese along with parishioners from the three churches of St. Patrick’s, Monaghan; St. Dymphna’s, Tydavnet and St. Aiden’s, Kilmore and a large number of Revd Magennis’s former parishioners from Aghaderg, Donaghmore and Scarva in the Diocese of Down and Dromore gathered together for the service. The service included a number of well-known hymns; “Lord of all hopefulness,” “I want to walk with Jesus Christ,” “What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer,” “We love the place, O God,” “In Christ alone my hope is found,” “Will your anchor hold in the storms of life” and “We have a gospel to proclaim.” The organists were Lynn McBride and Ruby Heasty. The Old Testament Reading, Epistle and Gospel ... (click on title for full story) Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:16:44 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1465 The Red Arrows performed a flypast over Enniskillen Airport today as part of the RAF Town Show. The five-strong aircraft formation approached the airport over St. Michael's Parish Church, Trory, a familiar landmark overlooking the runway. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:09:20 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1464 Church of Ireland parishes in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply for a grant of up to £1,500 to help forge closer ties with their local primary schools. The fund was launched in 2019 and since then, some £30,000 has been allocated to projects. Schemes can be linked to the school curriculum or that impact on the educational welfare of children or support the mental health of children and young people. Announcing the latest grant funding scheme, the Church of Ireland Board of Education (NI) says since 2019, more than 20 primary and post primary schools have benefited in parishes throughout Northern Ireland. The £1,500 grant has to be match funded by the parish. The Secretary to the Board of Education (NI), Dr Peter Hamill said: “This scheme has proven its value where it matters most; in classrooms. Schemes assisted through parishes included a book project, a transition programme for P7, a drama project, a sensory room and a risk programme in a primary ... (click on title for full story) Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:10:29 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1463 A number of Church of Ireland parishes in Clogher Diocese are celebrating Heritage Week in the Republic of Ireland by opening churches and telling the stories of their important links to their local communities. At Rockcorry and Dartrey churches in Co. Monaghan, which are steeped in the rich history of the Corry and Dawson families there will be a weekend of heritage events from 21-23 August. On Friday, 21 August, there is “An evening of music and poetry” by Le Cheile Choir, Cootehill, from 7.30-9.00pm in St John the Evangelist Church, Dartrey. This is followed on Saturday, 22 August from 3pm to 3.45pm with a talk on “A History of the Dawson Family' in St. John the Evangelist Church, Dartrey by local author and historian, Jonathan Smyth. This will be followed at 3.45pm -4.15pm with a a guided visit to the Dawson Family Graves in the grounds of St. John the Evangelist Church by Mr. Noel Carleton. A Dartrey Heritage photograph exhibition will be on display in the church an ... (click on title for full story) Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:03:54 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1462 Irvinestown had the honour of welcoming the Princess Royal to the War Graves at both the Church of Ireland (Derryvullen North) and at the Roman Catholic Church (Sacred Heart), neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh today. In these two burial grounds were laid to rest 84 airmen who died on active service in the Second World War. This visit was an honour the town received not as a single church or a single tradition, but as one community. These airmen served in the forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. They were Protestant and Roman Catholic alike; men of different nations and faith traditions who served together, died together, and now lie together in our Co. Fermanagh town. Each year the people of Irvinestown and the surrounding area remember them together: acts of Remembrance are held at both burial grounds; clergy of the Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist churches lead the worship together; youth groups from across t ... (click on title for full story) Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:44:38 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1461 It is with sadness we record the death on 14th June, of Mrs Margaret Jupe, wife of Revd Canon Derek Robert Jupe, Rector of the parishes of Tempo and Clabby in Clogher Diocese from 1983-1992. Mrs Jupe died in Peebles, Scotland where they retired to be close to their children. Until last year she and her four children (Naomi, Stephen, Sharon and Lois) would have kept in contact with their former parishes where they are fondly remembered. We extend our condolences to the Jupe family at this time and pray for them at this time of loss. - Bishop Ian Ellis Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:22:08 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1460 On a joyous summer evening, a special service took place in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen on Tuesday, 23 June for the Installation of Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong, Rector of Tempo and Clabby parishes, as Chancellor; the Revd Johnny McLoughlin, Rector of Aghavea as Prebendary of Tullycorbet and the Admission of Revd William Jeffrey, Rector of Lisbellaw with Coolbuck as Canon and Revd Lorraine Capper, Rector of Magheracross as Canon by the Dean of Clogher, the Very Revd Kenneth Hall. The preacher was the Archdeacon of Clogher, the Venerable Paul Thompson and the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr. Ian Ellis gave the Blessing. The hymns were; “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,” “Pour out thy Spirit from on high,” “I, the Lord of sea and sky,” and “O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder.” The organist was Mr. Glenn Moore. The lessons were read by Ms Joyce Clingan, Diocesan Secretary; Mrs Adele Moore, Parish Reader and Revd Dr. Edwin Aiken, Vicar at S ... (click on title for full story) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:19:21 BST http://clogher.anglican.org/News/newsevent.php?id=1459 The Episcopal Electoral College for the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, meeting in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, has elected the Ven Andrew Orr, Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, as the new Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Archdeacon Orr succeeds the Rt Revd Paul Colton, who retired in April of this year. The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, who chaired the Electoral College, said: “I am delighted that the electoral college of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has elected the Venerable Andrew Orr. I look forward to working with Bishop-elect Orr and wish him everything that is best in a blessed and joyous ministry”. The Bishop elect said: “I am delighted on honoured to have received the votes of the electoral college today. I am looking forward to walking together with the wonderful team of clergy and lay people in Cork, Cloyne and Ross and under God’s guidance to journey together into the wonderful future that is ahead of us� ... (click on title for full story)