News & Events
Cathedral's Reflection Space
21 February 2012
For those of you who make use of the cathedral's monthly reflection space, we are sorry that we are having to close it tonight (Tuesday 21st February). This is due to unforeseen circumstances.We will be open again next month (on the 3rd Tuesday evening) and I hope we will see you then.If you would like anymore information about the reflection space, what it is and how you can use it, please do not hesitate to contact the Revd Garth Bunting, garth.bunting@cccdub.ie,
The Irish Baroque Orchestra at Christ Church Cathedral
17 February 2012
The Irish Baroque Orchestra presents 'The Suffering of the Virgin' at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday 1 March at 8pm
TOWARDS A VISION FOR CATHEDRALS TODAY
17 February 2012
The text of a recent lecture given by the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, is available to read here.The lecture was given in The Irish Architectural Archive on 14th February as part of a series on the architecture of Christ Church Cathedral Exhibition currently on display at the Archive.
New Lent Resources Available in Gift Shop
14 February 2012
New books for the season of Lent are now available in the cathedral's gift shop. The season of Lent runs from Ash Wednesday (22nd February) to Easter Sunday and is traditionally a time of penitence and fasting in preparation for the season of Easter when we celebrate our Lord's resurrection.Amongst the books that are available is Love Unknown by Ruth Burrows OCD, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book for 2012 and
Lent 2012 Quiet Afternoon
21 January 2012
The cathedral is to host a Lent quiet afternoon on 25th February beginning at 2pm. The afternoon will be led by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Michael Jackson.Lent is traditionally a season of penitence and preparation for the Easter celebrations as we remember the resurrection of our Lord. The quiet afternoon is designed to help in that journey of preparation.For more information about booking please
Two Cathedral Tour is Back!
18 January 2012
Two Cathedrals in One Day... Yes, it's back! Available only until April why not get a group together and visit both St Patrick's and Christ Church cathedrals in one day - we'll even throw in a delicious lunch in the Crypt Cafe! For more information, click here
Trad Fest at Christ Church Cathedral
18 January 2012
The Templebar Trad Fest will take place from the Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 January. Christ Church
New Lectio Divina Group for North Dubin
17 January 2012
A new group, to help participants hear the voice of God through Scripture, is to start meeting in the parish church in Drumcondra. The group will be open to anyone living in the north Dublin area (not just parishioners of Drumcondra parish!)The Lectio Divina or Holy Reading group is a development of the spirituality programme being run by the Revd Garth Bunting from the cathedral. Starting on 8th February at 7.45pm, the group will be guided in a reflective way through
Exhibition on show at the Irish Architectural Archive
17 January 2012
A must for all with an interest in architecture, the cathedral or Dublin history in general, the exhibition formerly located in the cathedral crypt, 'Christ Church Restored: An exhibition marking the 1870s restoration of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin' is now on display at the Irish Architectural Archive on Merrion Square. For more information please click here
Seirbhís Idirchreidmheach i nGaeilge, in Ardteampall Chríost
16 January 2012
There will be an interdenominational service in Irish in Christ Church Cathedral on Friday 20th January at 8pm, during the week of prayer for Christian unity. For more information in Irish and English please click here