list of church of ireland dioceses

The Church of Ireland's diocesan system is based on the 900-year-old system set up by the Synod of Rathbreasail. However in recent years, declining membership has led to consolidation into two provinces, and the mergers of some dioceses, especially in the south and west of the Island. This decline in population, particularly in the south and west has not been reflected in the General Synod representation allocated to each diocese. As a result, sparsely-populated areas enjoy a greater say in the decision-making process of the church than their numbers would permit. This injustice, which has been defended by certain bishops, is keenly felt in more populous areas of the church, and has led for calls for General Synod to be reformed on a more representative basis.

List of Dioceses

Province of Armagh

Diocese of Armagh
Diocese of Clogher
Diocese of Conner
Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
Diocese of Down and Dromore
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry

Province of Dublin

Diocese of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore, Ossory, Ferns and Leighlin (Cashel and Ossory)
Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough
Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, Kilmacduagh and Emly (Limerick and Killaloe)
Diocese of Meath and Kildare

List Of Church Of Ireland Dioceses

List of Dioceses

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