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Belfast Cathedral has hosted its annual Pet Service since 2017 with superb success. Every year more than 100 animal lovers attend with their pets (of all shapes sizes) to enjoy a magnificent service of music and giving thanks for our furry…

As we enter the 44th year of the Black Santa Annual Appeal, we're pleased to announce the release of the Black Santa Applications for 2020!This year the Dean especially welcomes applications from organisations supporting those who have…

The 2019 Black Santa Sit-Out for charities gets underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Monday 16th December, 2019. This is the Very Rev Stephen Forde, Dean of Belfast’s, second full Christmas Sit-Out, and the 43rd…

Black Santa will be back in Belfast this year again as the Dean carries on this long tradition to raise funds for charity. The Black Santa tradition at Belfast Cathedral was first established in 1976 by Dean Sammy Crooks. Now in its 43rd…

The Rev Kevin Graham, rector of St Bartholomew’s, Stranmillis, was installed as a Canon of the Chapter of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, at a recent Choral Evensong. Kevin, who was recently appointed Connor Diocesan Director of Ordinands,…