The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross have been well represented at the nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19), which took place in Belfast from 28 June to 4 July 2026.

The Anglican Consultative Council is one of the four Instruments of Communion of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Meeting every three years, it brings together bishops, clergy and lay representatives from across the Communion to worship together, strengthen relationships and discuss the mission and ministry of the Church in today’s world. This year’s gathering focused on themes including discipleship, reconciliation, peace building, mission and creation care, bringing together Anglicans from more than 165 countries.

Among those representing the Church of Ireland and in particular the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross was Bishop-elect Canon Andrew Orr, who contributed to a session exploring the Anglican Communion’s response to climate change. Canon Orr shared one of the Diocese’s own initiatives, through which a tree is planted for every person confirmed, offering a practical example of how local churches can care for creation while marking significant moments in the life of faith. His presentation formed part of a wider conversation on how churches across the Anglican Communion are responding to the environmental challenges facing the world.

Andrew was accompanied by his wife, the Very Rev. Susan Green, who previously represented the Diocese at ACC-18 in Ghana in 2023, continuing Cork, Cloyne and Ross’s longstanding participation in the life of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Also attending ACC-19 was Helen Arnopp, who participated in her role as a member of the Representative Church Body Executive Committee.

The Diocese was pleased to be represented at this important gathering of the worldwide Anglican Communion and to contribute to discussions on the Church’s mission and ministry in the years ahead.