Diocese of Down & Dromore

Black Santa Launch 2024

Black Santa was back on the steps of Belfast Cathedral in the run-up to Christmas as the 48th charity sit-out got underway on Monday 16 December. For his first 'shift' Dean Stephen Forde was joined by Bishop David and Bishop Trevor Williams. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, also dropped by with a donation.

  • Bishop Trevor Williams, Dean Stephen Forde and Bishop David McClay
    Bishop Trevor Williams, Dean Stephen Forde and Bishop David McClay
  • The Dean of Belfast invites donations in the traditional way
    The Dean of Belfast invites donations in the traditional way
  • Or donate by tapping your card
    Or donate by tapping your card
  • Councillor Micky Murray, Lord Mayor of Belfast makes a donation
    Councillor Micky Murray, Lord Mayor of Belfast makes a donation
  • A donation from Bishop David
    A donation from Bishop David
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