Press Releases
Bishops’ Christmas messages for 2025
The archbishops and bishops of the Church of Ireland have, to date, issued the following Christmas messages for 2025, individually or collectively with others. We trust that these will be encouraging for you as Christmas and the new year approach.
Church Leaders Group – including Archbishop McDowell
Archbishop John McDowell in conversation with Archbishop Eamon Martin
(to be published on Christmas Eve) followed by RTÉ broadcast on Christmas Day
Archbishop Michael Jackson – accompanied by Pastoral Letter
Bishop Pat Storey (Meath & Kildare)
Bishop Adrian Wilkinson (Cashel, Ferns & Ossory)
Bishop Ian Ellis (Clogher) with Bishop Larry Duffy
Bishop Paul Colton (Cork, Cloyne & Ross) with Bishop Fintan Gavin
Bishop Andrew Forster (Derry & Raphoe)
Bishop David McClay (Down & Dromore)
Bishop Michael Burrows (Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe)
You are very welcome to join with us in worship over the Christmas season. If you are unable to attend a service of worship, please consider watching or listening to one or both of the following broadcast services.
Morning Service from Knockbreda on Radio Ulster (9.03am)
Service on RTÉ One with Booterstown & Mount Merrion parishes (11.00am)
The services will also be available afterwards on the BBC iPlayer and the RTÉ Player.
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