The 2010 Irish Summer Institute, jointly sponsored by the Presbyterian Committee for Northern Ireland (PCNI) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will take place on June 14 – 26, 2010.
Find an itinerary. [PDF]
The brochure for the trip is posted in two parts: the cover [PDF] and the inside [PDF].
An application [PDF] for the trip is available as is a summary of costs.
The 13th Irish Summer Institute will begin with orientation in Dublin, where participants will get acquainted and begin exploring the religious and political background of “The Troubles,” in Northern Ireland. The Institute will then visit to Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. A visit to the walled city of Derry will include meetings with religious and political leaders and “cross community” centers where reconciliation efforts are greatly changing Irish society.
There will be a visit to the internationally renowned Corrymeela Peace Centre. On the Sunday midway through the Institute, participants will worship in Presbyterian and Roman Catholic churches together and be hosted for lunch and fellowship in the homes of local parishioners. A visit to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland will include meetings with Northern Ireland’s community, religious and political leaders.
If you would like more information, please contact the PCNI Chair, the Rev. Dr. Jim Macdonell, or contact either of the 2010 Institute Co-Directors: Carl Koch or Father Bob Stoeckig.