Diocesan News
Black Santa 2018 off to a great start at St Ann’s in Dublin
Stormy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of Dublin’s Black Santa as the annual charity sit out was launched at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street.
Stormy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of Dublin’s Black Santa as the annual charity sit out was launched at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street.
A community Christmas event set in the village of Waringstown has sold out, well in advance of its launch on 13 December.
The annual Tuam, Killala and Achonry Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent was held in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Killala, on Sunday 9th December.
Archbishop Michael Jackson has spoken at the launch of Dublin City Interfaith Forum’s new three–year strategy which will promote awareness and develop understanding of the cultural and religious differences in today’s Ireland.
The 2018 Black Santa Sit Out at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin, will be launched this Thursday, December 13, at 1pm by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
The Archdeacon of Clogher, the Venerable Brian Harper, will be putting on his warm cape next week for his annual Sit Out for Charity outside Magheracross Parish Church, Ballinamallard, where he is rector.
The Priory Church, Killadeas, in Clogher Diocese has been marking the beginning of Advent and the Christmas season with a Festival of Wreaths during Saturday, 8th December, and Sunday, 9th December.
The following statement was issued by the Rt Revd John McDowell, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, on Saturday 8th December.
The Dublin City University Church of Ireland Centre’s graduation and prize–giving event took place in Woodlock Hall on the DCU All Hallows campus on Friday morning last (November 30).