Diocesan News20 Dec 2023

Bishop David McClay’s Christmas Message 2023

In his message for Christmas 2023, Bishop David reflects on the word ‘Behold’ which appears frequently in the Christmas story and throughout the Bible.

Diocesan News20 Dec 2023

Bishop of Derry & Raphoe’s Christmas Message 2023

“I pray that all of us – here in our homes and parishes; in war–torn places like Gaza, Israel and Ukraine; wherever there is pain and anguish and turmoil – will come to know the peace of Christ — the greatest gift that any of us could hope for this Christmas.”

Diocesan News19 Dec 2023

Christmas Message 2023 from the Bishops of Cork

‘As you journey through the Christmas season and into the New Year, our prayer for you is that you will be blessed with the peace of Christ in your life, the greatest gift of all — and that this will spur you on, to share in the work for “peace on earth and goodwill to all”.’

Diocesan News19 Dec 2023

A Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Clogher

‘May we this Christmas as individuals and as communities of faith, in heart and mind “hear the angels sing” the message of Christ’s peace and pray for peace in his world.’

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.