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Appointment of Succentor of Limerick

A succentor is the deputy or assistant to the precentor (in charge of music) in a cathedral, monastery, or other church. The succentor assists with the planning, preparation, and performance of the liturgy and helps lead the church choir.

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Joint Christmas message from Bishop Ian Ellis and Bishop Larry Duffy of Clogher Diocese

‘…in him was life and the life was the light of all people’ John 1v4

‘Our prayer is that we may all make the presence of God more visible, like points of lights on a Christmas tree.’

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Black Santa back on the steps of Belfast Cathedral

Dean Stephen Forde, aka Belfast’s Black Santa, is back on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral for his 49th annual sit–out for charities.

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Launch of 25th Dublin Black Santa Sit Out

The 2025 Dublin Black Santa Sit Out will be officially launched on Tuesday December 16th at 1pm at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street.

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Belfast Black Santa Sit–Out begins on Monday (15th December)

The 49th annual Black Santa Appeal at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, will begin on the Cathedral steps on Monday December 15 at 10.30am.

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Mothers’ Union Mansion House exhibition highlights domestic abuse

Mothers’ Union brought their profoundly moving ‘Souls of Our Shoes’ exhibition to the Mansion House in Dublin last Monday (December 1) to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

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Dublin inner city’s faith–based communities are co–builders of the common good

New research has identified almost 50 faith–based communities in Dublin’s North East Inner City yet the strength of this religious diversity is consistently overlooked by the city’s decision–makers.

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Bishop Edward Darling celebrates 40th anniversary of his consecration

A special service was held on Saturday 29 November to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Rt Revd Edward Darling’s consecration as bishop.

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‘Adventures in the Gospels’ by David Luckman

Witness the wonders of the Gospels with the new two–volume edition of ‘Adventures in the Gospels’, written by David Luckman.

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Al Ahli Hospital Has Never Switched Off its Lights – Our Appeal Continues

A message from the Archbishop of Dublin on the continuing Shine a Light Appeal

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