2025 Financial Statements


The Archdiocese of Dublin comprises of two charities. The Charities of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin (Charity Registered Authority Number 20002022) and the Parishes and Schools of the Diocese of Dublin, (Charity Registered Authority Number 20016166). The financial statements for each charity are filed annually with the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA). The first financial statements are of the “Charities of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin” (CRA 20002022) comprises the financial statements of the Diocesan Support Services and a number of other charitable funds administered by the diocese.

Charities of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin 2025 Financial Statements

The second set of financial statements represent the combined financial overview of the “Parishes of the Diocese of Dublin” (Charity Registered Number 20016166). This Charity financial statements comprises the Combined 195 Parishes and three restricted funds, the Share Fund, the Common Fund, and the Clerical Fund. There are 195 parishes (53 parish partnerships) within the Diocese. The assets and liabilities of each parish belong to that parish, not to the bishop or to the parishes collectively. Both charities and parishes are established and operate according to the provisions of the Code of Canon Law, which confers on them separate canonical, rights, and obligations. Canon Law is the name given to the laws and regulations that govern within the Catholic Church. Under civil law, the charities are charitable trusts, governed by Trust Deed. The Diocesan Trust and the Parishes Trust are governed by the Trustees of the charities.

Parishes of the Diocese of Dublin 2025 Financial Statements

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