What We Do
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St Anne, plays a vital role in the community, serving as a place of worship, a cultural venue, and a symbol of the city’s heritage and is host to many civic events. St Annes’ Cathedral is an iconic building at the heart of the City of Belfast. It has stood witness to 120 years of history in our city. Over those years, the cathedral has been a place of worship, celebration and commemoration for some of our city’s most momentous occasions. It is also a place dear to the heart of the citizens of our city since the cathedral first opened its doors on Sunday 2nd June, 1904. As a civic space, used by many of our city’s most prestigious organisations, charities and schools, and as a tourist venue, with visitors from across the globe.
Belfast Cathedral extends beyond the building’s walls and into the larger community. The ‘Black Santa Sit-Out’ takes place the week before Christmas each year. The Dean of Belfast dresses in the familiar black Anglican clerical cloak and raises money for the Appeal from the steps of the Cathedral, rain or shine. ** The annual Black Santa Sit-Out is an integral part of our community outreach activity in North Belfast and across the City.
**For more information about Black Santa please follow this link.
Gifts In Wills
For our annual income we rely on the generosity of our congregation, the public, and visitors to Belfast, grants, and volunteers to maintain our services. The Cathedral is a living place where a daily cycle of worship is maintained and where tourists are welcomed, as well as hosting many civic and social events.
Contact Us
Name: Laura Anderson
Telephone: 028 90328 332
Email: laura@belfastcathedral.org
Website: www.belfastcathedral.org
Information Your Solicitor will need
Belfast Cathedral, the Board of the Cathedral of St. Anne, Belfast, Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2HB
Charity no. 104669. The Home of Black Santa