Category - church of ireland

Archbishop warns churches not to expect a special place in public life

staff writers — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:01:33 +0100

Following an earlier comment about the unravelling of establishment, the Church of Ireland's new primate, Archbishop Alan Harper, has warned churches that they can no longer base their mission on the idea of having “a place as of right” to exert influence in the public arena.

New Anglican primate favours disestablishment and an end to Catholic ban

staff writers — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:56:43 +0000

The new head of the (Anglican) Church of Ireland has said that the 1701 Act of Settlement, which prevents a Catholic from marrying a monarch, should be abolished. He has also affirmed that the disestablishment of the Church of England would be a positive rather than a negative step.

Bishop of Connor elected Primate of All Ireland

staff writers — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:06:30 +0000

The Rt Revd Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor has been elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland by the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland.