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Dublin’s 25th Black Santa Sit Out officially underway
The 2025 Dublin Black Santa Sit Out at St Ann’s Church is now underway on Dawson Street in the city centre.
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Four stories share how Belfast Black Santa changes lives for the better
Video series as sit–out continues until Christmas Eve
As Dean Stephen Forde continues his Black Santa appeal on the steps of Belfast Cathedral, four short videos are being released to encourage support for this year’s initiative and show how money raised for Christian Aid Ireland last year is improving life for people in Northern Ireland, Kenya, and Burundi.
Press Releases
Archbishop of Dublin welcomes announcement of report on anti–Semitic incidents
A statement following the announcement by the Chief Rabbi that a report on anti–Semitic incidents is to be compiled.
Diocesan News
2025 Christmas message from the Dean of Limerick
‘May we learn to pause, to wonder, to notice the gentle signs of His presence – the kindness of a friend, the peace of prayer, the song of hope that rises even in uncertain times.’
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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.
Press Releases
Statement by Archbishop John McDowell on attack in Sydney
In a statement this evening following the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, Sydney, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, expressed his sympathy with the Jewish community.
