01.05.2019
Community and Charitable Organisations Celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral
Representatives of over 50 charitable and community organisations gathered in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, yesterday evening (Tuesday April 30) for a celebration of the contribution they make to society.
The organisations were the beneficiaries of the cathedral’s 2018 Charitable Giving Fund. A total of €86,619.52 was donated to 57 charities. The fund represents the proceeds of collections taken up at the Eucharist and donations for lighting candles in the cathedral.
Speaking at a reception after Choral Evensong, Dean William Morton, said that over 630,000 people visited the cathedral last year. Many came fore worship while others came to learn about the history of the cathedral, he said.
“Through collections at the Eucharist and donations at the candle stands we can provide help to community and charitable organisations. We are pleased to do this because people gave money for charitable purposes and in giving it are supporting the work of the organisations who are here tonight… I trust that what you receive will be of great benefit to those to whom you exercise a valuable ministry,” he stated.
St Patrick’s Community Officer, Kelley Bermingham, paid tribute to the organisations for the varied work they do. “Each one of you is an instrument of hope and you are all doing something that we could not do,” she said.
The organisations who received funding fell into six categories: alleviation of suffering, Christian faith in action, community support, inclusivity, education and health and wellbeing.