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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin – Charitable and Community Fund Awardees

‘Reading through and investigating each of the applications was a very heartening process. Each organisation demonstrates compassion, care for others, connectivity, Christian faith in action.’

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Primate attends papal inauguration

Archbishop John McDowell attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV yesterday morning (Sunday, 18th May 2025) as part of a delegation of Primates and other representatives from the Anglican Communion.

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Archbishop John McDowell to be part of Anglican Communion delegation to the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV

The Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, will be a member of the delegation of the Primates of the Anglican Communion attending the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV this Sunday (18th May 2025).

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The National Churches Trust Survey: giving churches in Northern Ireland a voice

The National Churches Trust is carrying out a UK–wide survey to help policymakers, the media, and the wider public better understand the challenges churches face and to highlight the vital work that churches, like yours, do.

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2025 Charity trustee training continues tonight

A training session for new members of select vestries will take place tonight at 7.30pm, ahead of further sessions later in May and June.

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Statement by Archbishop Michael Jackson on death of Garda Kevin Flatley

A statement has been issued by Archbishop Michael Jackson following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley in North County Dublin this afternoon.

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Church of Ireland archbishops welcome Pope Leo XIV

The Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Archbishop of Dublin have today (Thursday, 8th May 2025) shared the following words of welcome for Pope Leo XIV on his election in the Conclave in Rome.

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Armagh service remembers Victory in Europe

St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, was honoured to remember and celebrate Victory in Europe with a special service last night (Wednesday, 7th May) on the eve of the 80th anniversary.

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Primate reflects on what was won in 1945

A Service of Remembrance with Thanksgiving this evening took place on the Eve of VE Day’s 80th anniversary in St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, with Archbishop John McDowell as preacher.

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RTÉ Service on racial justice – Archbishop McDowell’s sermon

A sermon by Archbishop John McDowell preached as part of this morning’s RTÉ Service on Sunday led by the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice.

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