Diocesan News19 Dec 2023

Archbishop of Dublin’s Christmas Message 2023

Archbishop Michael Jackson talks about the importance of community at Christmas time and of Christ coming to a world in a time of crisis.

Diocesan News15 Dec 2023

Dublin’s Black Santa

As Dublin’s Black Santa, Canon Paul Arbuthnot, gets ready for the start of his sit–out on Monday, he talks about how the role raises money – straight to source – for people struggling with homelessness in the city.

Diocesan News12 Dec 2023

Belfast Black Santa set for Christmas sit–out

The 2023 Black Santa Sit–out for charities gets underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Thursday December 14.

Diocesan News09 Dec 2023

Statement by the Bishop of Down and Dromore

The Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Right Reverend David McClay, has issued a press statement, following the conclusion of a civil case arising out of child abuse by a late Church of Ireland rector.

Diocesan News06 Dec 2023

Advent Prayers for Peace

‘At our recent Prayers for Peace in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral led by young people of Cork Diocesan Youth Council we had compiled a list of the tragically too many places in the world where there are wars, conflict or unrest due to terrorism.’

Diocesan News06 Dec 2023

Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem – Advent and Christmas Appeal officially launched

Message of hope from Archbishop of Jerusalem as we respond to devastating need.

This Advent and Christmas, Dublin and Glendalough is inviting people across Ireland to join them to ‘Shine a light for the Diocese Jerusalem’ as they continue their Christian service in the midst of war and devastation.

Diocesan News24 Nov 2023

A Prayer for Dublin

Archbishop Michael Jackson has written a Prayer for Dublin following an interview with Premier Christian Radio about yesterday’s violent incidents in Dublin.

Diocesan News24 Nov 2023

Dublin City Interfaith Forum responds to city centre violence

‘Let us collectively find a way to address and to move on from the hate–filled rhetoric and actions of those last night to a shared aspiration of making Dublin a welcoming city, a city of kindness.’

Diocesan News24 Nov 2023

Statement by the Archbishop of Dublin following Parnell Square incident

‘On behalf of the people of Dublin and Glendalough I wish to extend our concern and compassion to all those affected by the horrific incident which occurred on Parnell Square in Dublin this afternoon.’

Diocesan News23 Nov 2023

Black Santa 2023 Appeal goes live

The website for Belfast Cathedral’s 47th Black Santa Appeal is now live and open for donations at www.belfastblacksanta.org