Archbishops call for prayer for ceasefire: Archbishops John McDowell and Michael Jackson have encouraged members of the Church of Ireland to pray this Sunday (29th September) and into next week, for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East: … dlvr.it/TDmtB6

Wonderful to be preaching at morning and evening harvest services today in St Peter’s Church, Formby in the Diocese of Liverpool as a guest of Canon Anne Taylor. Very welcoming congregation, beautiful liturgy and music, with warm hospitality after each service.

D&G news: A Prayer for Peace Amid Escalating War: Last night, after we had prayed in our Diocesan Synod for peace in the Middle East, our friends in Jerusalem were watching missiles traversing the night skies as the conflict in the region escalated… dublin.anglican.org/news/2024/10/0…

We thank Rebecca for all she has done as today she finishes working in the @CofIcfo Diocesan Office. We wish her well in her career as she takes on additional responsibilities in her other job.

This morning I was at St John’s Church in Moyne, Co Wicklow to rededicate the church after considerable refurbishment. It was a lovely occasion as the congregation also made a presentation to Muriel Hobson marking her 40 years of service as a parish reader. @CofIcfo

It was great to have some of the choir from St Fin Barre's Cathedral Cork with us in St Paul’s Church, Cahir for harvest thanksgiving last night. At the service the recently restored organ, as well as hymnals and prayer books, were dedicated as memorial gifts. A full church with wonderful music.

The clergy of @CofIcfo taking a break during the second day of their conference in Dungarvan. Thanks to Bishop Ian Ellis for his inspiring series of talks on the theme of wisdom in ministry, vision, learning and change.

Heading home to Kilkenny from Enniskillen where I preached at the Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral this morning.

Delighted to be invited with as a guest at the Church of Ireland Synod for Cashel, Ferns & Ossory in Dolmen Hotel, thanks to Adrian Wilkinson for the very warm welcome K&L Diocese Ireland CatholicNewsIreland

Today, at a service in St Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore, I licensed and commissioned Ross Barrett for pioneer ministry in that parish. I wish him every blessing as he starts the training course under Rob Jones which will guide and support him in this work. @CofIcfo

With the Mayor of Kilkenny Cllr Andrew McGuinness following the Civic Service in St Canice’s Cathedral today to mark the 700th anniversary of the witch trials in Kilkenny. An opportunity to reflect.

Very interesting lecture and fascinating to hear about the religious and diplomatic links across what is now Europe in the late seventh century.

The greatest story ever told by the people of Kilkenny youtu.be/K-KFKMWZ8sk?si…

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Always great to join Bishop Adrian tonight for the Ecumenical Prayer Service in honour of St. Laserian in St. Laserian’s Cathedral, Old Leighlin, followed by the Procession to Molaise’s Well, we began our service with a prayer remembering Pope Francis K&L Diocese Ireland CatholicNewsIreland

Bishop Niall was delighted to welcome other Christian Churches, Adrian Wilkinson The Methodist Church in Ireland Mayor @cllrAMcGuinness Cathaorligh of KK & Laois & all people to St Mary's Cathedral for a Mass for the eternal repose of Pope Francis in thanks for his life of service CatholicBishops

A very moving moment as the Relic of St. Columbanus is received into the parish of Myshall, beginning with an ecumenical liturgy in the Adelaide Church, concluding in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with Adrian Wilkinson and a capacity congregation K&L Diocese Ireland

Excellent opinion piece by Bishop Denis Nulty reminding us all of the significance of Columbanus for us today.

Thank you for your welcome. I was delighted to share in part of your day together. May God continue you bless and guide you in this process.

Glad to welcome the new Dean of Leighlin the Very Rev. Máirt Hanley to Bishop’s House earlier to reflect on ecumenical projects and plans for the coming year, wishing him the very best in his important role K&L Diocese Ireland TheWay.ie Church of Ireland Adrian Wilkinson