Governance
Christ Church Cathedral is a registered charity and our purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion.
We are committed to ensuring that the cathedral and all those working within it are dedicated to the highest governance standards.
If you have any queries about governance at Christ Church Cathedral or any of our policies, please contact our Cathedral Administrator, Susanne Reid at ei.hcruhctsirhc@rotartsinimda
THE DEAN AND THE CHAPTER OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY COMMONLY CALLED CHRIST CHURCH, DUBLIN
Cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and Metropolitan Cathedral of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel
Dean: Very Rev. D.P.M. Dunne (2008)
Precentor: Rev. R. H. Byrne (2017)
Chancellor: Rev. D.S. Mungavin (2015)
Treasurer: Rev. Canon Tom O’Brien (2024)
Archdeacon of Dublin: Ven. D.A. Pierpoint (2004)
Archdeacon of Glendalough: Ven. R. Styles (2024)
CANONS
Prebendary of St John’s: Rev. W.R.H. Deverell (2014)
Prebendary of St Michan’s: Rev. D.I. Gillespie (2014)
Rev. A. Galligan (2015)
Rev. M.J. Elliott (2015)
Rev. D.I. Gillespie (2014)
Rev. S. Gyles (2017)
Rev. L.W. Ruddock (2018)
Rev A. McCroskery (2019)
Rev. Professor A. Lodge (2024)
Rev. Paul Arbuthnot (2025)
Rev. Suzanne Harris (2025)
HONORARY LAY CANONS
Prof. Jim Lucey (2017)
Dr. Annie Fletcher (2024)
HONORARY ECUMENICAL CANONS
Fr. Tom Layden (2020)
Metropolitan Josef (Romanian Orthodox) (2024)
DEAN’S VICAR
Rev. Lindsay Llewellyn-Macduff
PRIEST SCHOLAR
Prof. Canon Anne Lodge
DIOCESAN LAY READER
Mr. B.V.A.J. Woods
HONORARY CLERICAL VICARS
Rev. G.V. Wharton (1996)
Rev. W.J. Marshall (2002)
Rev. E. Dunne (2006)
Rev. R.W. Deane (2018)
Director of Music:
Mr. Tom Little, B. Mus. (Hons), R.C.M., F.R.C.O.
Organist & Assistant Director of Music: Mr. James Short, B.A. (Hons), F.R.C.O.
Clerical Members
(Jure Officio)
The Dean
The Precentor
The Chancellor
The Treasurer
(Elected by the Chapter for the period 2023-2026)
The Archdeacon of Glendalough
Rev. W.R.H. Deverell
Rev. S. Gyles
Rev. D.I. Gillespie
Lay Members
(Elected by Easter Vestry for the period 2023-2026)
Mr D. Campbell
Mr M. Denton
Mr D. Hore (Honorary Secretary)
Mr D. Irwin
Mr G. Kearney
Mr J. Kelly
Mr A. Lindsay
Mr J. Loughran
Ms L. Vize
Honorary Keeper of the Archives: Dr. Raymond Refaussé
Cathedral CEO: Ms. Susanne Reid
Diocesan Synod Members
Dublin |
1. Dr. Raymond Rafaussé |
2. Mrs. Carol Casey |
3. Mr. David Wynne |
Glendalough |
1. Mr. Ciarán Toland S.C |
2. Dr. Stuart Kinsella |
3. Dr. Margaret Daly Denton |
Supplemental Synod Members
Dublin |
1. Mrs. Gladys Gourley |
2. Mr. Alan Mulligan |
3. Ms. Julia Capps |
Glendalough |
1. Mr. Dermot Hoare |
2. Mr. Jim Loughran |
3. Mr. Andrew Pender |
Christ Church Cathedral is committed to protecting our staff, visitors, clergy and volunteers in terms of health, safety, privacy, security and much more. We are committed to being a safe place to work, visit and worship, where discrimination and bullying is not tolerated and where dignity at work is paramount. You can read a range of our policies below.
Please read our policies here:
- Accessibility Policy
- Complaints Procedure
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Data Protection Policy and Data Protection Notice
- Donations Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
- Statement of Charitable Purpose
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Christ Church Cathedral is committed to ensuring the cathedral is a safe place for all children and vulnerable adults who visit and use our services. All our clergy, staff and volunteers are committed to creating a safe environment and receive regular training in this area. We recognise this is an ongoing process to which we are fully committed.
You can read our:
On 22 June 2023 Minister Malcolm Noonan launched the Conservation Management Plan for the Cathedral. The CMP was developed thanks to funding from the Minister’s department.
To view the CMP please click here.