Part of the worldwide Anglican/Episcopalian Church. Is both Catholic and Reformed and has parishes in both the North and Sout ... h of Ireland. Consists of 12 dioceses, over 450 parochial units and over 500 stipendiary clergy. It is a representative church, with each diocese electing those who will represent them at the General Synod, the 'Parliament' of the church. It has in its General Synod a House of Bishops which has 12 members and a House of Representatives which has 216 clergy and 432 laity. There are also Diocesan Synods where representatives of the parishes meet usually once a year. Decisions at local level are made by Select Vestries whose lay members are elected each Easter by the people of the parish. read more