Docusioy Ervelope 10 C400E333-DFOE4774-B9BF-EC2A7FF304C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Company registered number: N1015284 Charity registered number: NIC 106767 It sai kii. PaTRle,K EIUllf,146Y ifi, Iri6LWlb Annual Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 st March 2023 Archdiocese of Armagh
Docusign Envek)pe ID.. C400E33>DFOE4TI¥B9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Picture on Cover Page Icon of St. Patrick Written by the Redemptoristine Sisters of Drumcondra in Dublin to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick s Cathedral. Armagh
DoGuSign Envebp810: C400E33>DFOE477489BFE02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's ArchdioeesAn Trust Limited Contgnls Page Leoal and admiiiislrative infonnation Strategic Report 4-23 Report of the DirectOTS 24-25 Independeiit auditor's report 26-29 Statement of financial activities 30 Balaiice sheet Sialeineiit of cash flow 32 Notes on and fomiing part of the financial statements 33-53
DocAJSign Envelope ID.. c4O0E33FOE4774-B9BF-EO2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesall Trust Limited Name Tlie naiT]e of the Charity is St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited The naJne of the Corporate Trustee is St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limiled Coinpaiiy registration number= NIOI 5284 Charity Registration nuTnber= 106767 Direetors and Offieers of St Patriek's Archdiocesan Trust Limited (also i'eferi'ed io as the Coiiiicil of ihc Truil) Most Reverend Eamon Martin {Archbishop of Arniagh) M05t Revercnd Micl)ael Router Monsigiior Coluin Curry Dean Kevin Doiiaghy Anne Garvey Very Rei'ereiid Peter McAnenly Enda McLerno Very Revercnd Maik O'Hagan Canon PeLer Murphy Rhona Quinn Canon Eugcne Sweeney Registered Offjce Archdiocese of Arinagli, Ara Coeli, Caihedr21 Road Amiagh. BT617QY Company Sccretary Rcvcrcnd Colin Hagan Auditor CavanaohKelly, 36-38 Northland Roiv. Dungannon BT716AP Primary Bankers Bank of Ireland, I l Upper Ellglish St. Arn]agh BT617BH Investment.Vlanagers IQ-EQ Fund Managcnient (Ireland) Liiiiited. 5th floor, 76 Sir John Rooerson's Quay. Grand Canal Dock, Dublin: D02 C9DO, Ireland Solicitors Leiiiion 'foner O'Neill, 54 Upper EJ]glish Si, Arn]a£h BT617DU Napicr & Sons. 1-9 Castle Arcade. Bclfasi BT15DF
Dowsign Envelope ID.. C400E33>DFOE4774-B9BF_E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the )'ear ended 31 March 2023 Si Pairick's Archdiocesan Tn]st Limited is ihe Corporate Trustee {the Trnsteel for the Parishes. Ihe Curia and other associated charitsble bodie% 'hiCh consiilule the Archdiocese of Arniaoh. The Council of Si Patrick's Archdioecsan Tnjsl Liniited Prcsents the Strategic Repon. Ihe Dircctors. Report ai)d the audited financial statements of the Charity. St Patrick's Aiehdiocesan Trust Limiied: for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023. The Council has adopted ihe pmK'isions of ihc Conipanies Aci 2006. the Cliarities Aei (Nortliern Ircland) 2008 and 2022, and the Accountine and Reporting b} Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo Lharilies finalising their financial Siaiements in accordance ivith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ihc Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS l O?)). irk preparing the at)nual report and financial siaiements of the charitable conipany. HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE The Church of Arniagh was founded by St Patrick in ihe middle of ihe fifth century. It soon became a noted ecclesiaslical eentre iviih many churches and a monasiic school. which atfdcled studeiits froni all over Ireland and abroad. The Dioccse has been blessed with Enanv sainls ihrough Ihe centuries. noi leasi ihe 'Aposile of Ireland,. St Patrtck. bul also St Brigid. Si Malachy. St Olivcr Plunkett and many more. It 18 one of the laTger dioceses in IrclaDd coi.'cring almost all of Counties Arnjagli and Loulh. approximatcly half of County Tyrone and a part of County Dcrr).. as wcll as some iownland5 in County N4eath. The Diocese is made up of sixlv_one parishes of ivhich thinv_setren are in Northern Ireland anij tiicnty-four in Lhe Republic of irclaiid. Tlie scat of adn)inisrTaiion is locaied in ihc ciiy of Am)agil]. CONSTITUTIO1¥4 AND AIMS In Northern Ircland, St Patrick's Arehdiocesan Trust Limited (thc Trnsll. a chariiable Èrusi: is M company limited by guarantee and was rcgTStered on 14 December 1981, registrdtion t]umber NIOI 5?84. 01) ?0 June 2018, Si Patrick's Archdiocegan Tnjst Limited was Icgjstered as a Charity wilh Ilie Cliarity Cornmission for Northern Iieland and oiven thc registraiion Iiunibcr 106767. For tax purposcs. Si Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited is also regisiered iyith Rei'enue and Customs- Refeicnce XN7636X. On 26 JaJ)uary 2015 ihc Lord Chief Justicc of Northern Ircland auihorised St Patrick's Archdioce.fan Trust Limited to act in any Charitable or Ecclesiastical Trusl as a Trusi Corporation. SL Palrick's Archdiocesan Trnst Limited becaine aclii'e on l April ?01 X iyhen ihe chariiable actii'ilics of the Archdioce5c of Arnidgh becaine sbJect lo the oN'crsighi of ihe Council of Si Patrick s Archdiocesan Trust Limited. In tlie Republic of Ireland. Si Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Comp3ny Limited by Guaranlee, a bare trust. is a eompany liinited by guardnt¢e aTJd was registercd oll 29 NToveinbcr 1993, wilh regtstrdlion company number ?10040. On 4 December 2020. St Pairick's Archdiocesan Trust Liinited was reoi5tered as a Charity with the Charity Re. llllor in Ireland and tiiNen the reoistered charily nuinber 20029104. For tax purpo%es, Si Patrick'% Archdiocesan Trust Company Litnitcd by GUar]tee Ès also regislered with thc Irish Revenuc Commissioner- CHY (Revenuc) Number 10987. OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES The prinLipal objeclii'es of ihe Charity are-. the advancernent of Ihe Rovnan Catholic religion in the RoTnan Catholic Archdioc¢se of Arniagli subject to Any filture curtailment or addition made in XCLoidan¢e w'ith thc laivs and regulations of the Roinan Catholic Chiirch- Ilie adF,?nccmeni of any charitablc PUTpose supportcd by the Roman Caiholic Cliurch throughoui Ireland or in any part of the world.
Docusign Envdope ID.. C400E33>DFOE4774-898F_E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strateglc report for the year ended 31 March 2023 The Church in the Archdiocese of Armagh, in union with Ihe Catholic Church ivorldivide, seeks lo achieve ils objeclii'es through aclivilics including ihe followin2: Proclamation of ihe Gospel Wor511ip of God Provision of Clerg), and pastoral personnel Support foi familics Forniation and dei'elopment of parish comniunities Provision of educaiional. p&%loral and youth ininistrics Provision and mainienance ofplaces of worship Aid for impoverished and needy communities M'orldwidc The means used io fulfil the purposes of the Trusl are constanily monitored and reviewcd lo cnsure that Ihc principal ainis and objcclives of the Charity arc adhcrcd to. STA TEMENT THAT THE TRUST HAS HAD REGARD TO THE CHARITY COMTrIISSION FOR NORTFIERN IRELknYD PUBLIC BENEFIT REQUIREMEIYT STATirroRY GUIDANCE The Tn]%t confirnis thal li has complied w'ith the requiremenls of Seclion 4 16) of the CharitlC5 Act (Nortliern Ireland) 20014 to havc due regard lo Ihc public bcncfit guidance published by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in deterniining the activities underiaken by ihe Chariiy. Throughout iliis Annual Report, thc Trust sccks lo dcinonstrale that the Charity's aims and objective5 are for tl)e public benefit.
tktuSigr> Enveknpe 10.. C400E33>DFOE4774PB98F-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 AcHIEVEmEs AND PERFORMANCE REIqEW The Dioce.se con.sisls of sixly-one parishes predominanily in Counties Arn)agh and Louth and in parts of Counties Tyrone, Derry and Meath. The pari.£hes are clusiered into sei'enleen Pastoral Ateas. Each Pastoral Area consists of a number ofadjoinin£ parishes united in pron)oting and realising ihe objects and the mission of the Church in ihe Archdiocese of Amiaoh ivithin their local communities. Retlecting Canon Law (the UniN'ersal Law of the Catholic Church). the a¢tii'itics of the Charity are separaled in this report into Parish and Curia functions. Parishes The Diocese i.g divided inio parish communities. Parish Priestsl .4dministralors and Curates are appointed by ihe Archbishop io proi'ide pastoral care for Parish ConlU]i1t1es Jnd To manage parishcs in all juridical affairs. thus cnsurino parishes are adminisiered in aceordance with the nonns of Canon and Cikil Law. wliile also lfillIn0 the aims of the Charily. A major function of parishes is the celebralion of ihe liturgy and ihe provision of spiritual and pastoral care. HoweN"er, tnuch oiher unseen and unheralded charitable M'oik also occurs. greatly enriching Ihe local communities w."hich they sen'e. Each parish is required by Canon Law to hai'e a Parish Finance Committee lo a&si.st the Parish Priestl AdrniiiistratOT in the goveTnance of the parish_ Parish Finance Comtniiiees include parishioners with kno.led<Ie and experience in finance, property managemeni, personnel and administrntion. Additionally, eaLh Parish Priestl Administrator in his 0.n parish. willi h5s Parish FinaTEL¢ Commiltee. in accordaiiLe Nvith Ihc nom]s and guidelines of St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limiied. is cntrusted iiiiih Ihc responsibility of conserving and maintsining iienis and at(icles of artistic and historical value: 25 well as keeping an inventory of such objects. Priests ha¥'e been diligenl in Ihis tssk. ofien employingy ihe.services of Lxperts io assist theni. Parish einployees include secretaries. newsleTler ll'riiers. choir diiector5. organists, bookkeepers. financial adniinistralors, cleaners. grounds people, and pari811 centre managers. In some instances. people offer iheir services on an entirely i'olui)tsry basis. Parislics are L¢n(ral to fulfilling the Charity's inission. They are communilies i¥hose daily acliiwitics cunlribule. boih directly aiid indirectly. lo the spiritual and mordl M'ell_beitii? of everyone liviiig and working within Iheni. They are ihe places Ihere local coiiununities comc iogcther lo worship, ,here sacraments arc adJniJ]islered, where cliildren are educated in Ilie faith: and where social outicacli progranitn£5 are developed w'hich allow Communities to Care for those in need and work for the common goud uf society. Curia l-he Dioccsan Curia consists of those institutions and persons which fumish assistance to the Arclibishop in the gOVeTnance of the entire Diocesc. cspccially in directing pastoral activity.. iii pioviding for thc admiiiistration of the DiocLse. and in exercisine juridical goiiernance. li also includes all who participate iii thc overall administration of the Diocese. particularly those who direci dioce83n activitics £uch as pastoral support, youth i¥ork, ediicaiion, familv life, liturgy. lay Noluntary involiren]ent und other facets of the local Church's life. Its Central base 15 Arniagh City. The Council of the Trust dclegalcs ovcrsighi of ihe Dioce s da-l041aY finaiices. propcrty-. inTrcstincnlS and administration lo Ihe Diocesan Financial AdminislrJtOT: Ihe Diocesan Secretary and other staff within the Curia. All petsonnel in ihe service of the Diocese undergo conlinuous profes.£ional dei'elopnieni trainin¢F As a regisiered chariry, it is imperative ihai the Diocese continues to ensure good practice legFally and financially in all areas. including healih and safety. data proieclion. insurance: and the mainienance of property, whilc also conforn]illg lo the prescripts of Canon Laiv aE?d bcst eccle5iaslieal pracliLe.
0819 Envelw ID.. C400E333-DFOE477¥89BRE02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVETrIENTS AND PERFORM&YCE REVIEW (CONTINUED) Proclamation of the Gospel. Ivorship of Cod and other Ministries Within the Diocese religion is advanced Ihrouoh the pr0Tr75ion of places of worship, the facilitation of religiou5 practice and. panicularly. Ihrough communiti, celebration of Mass. NoTTnally there is a public celebration of Mass or otlier liturgy cvcry day in the majority of pari.shcs. and on ci,"ery iifcckend .4everal public Masscs are offered in each parish. All such liturgies are open to tl)e public without any rcstriclions. Othei actiiqlies of the Charity include conducting relTgious cerenionies (such as baptism£. weddings 2nd funerals).. preseiiting pro(Franiiiies pertaining to spiritLial formation and deN'elopment' encouraujiio aiid supporting ecum¢nical relation5hip5- and maintainin2 places of worsliip. Tnany of iwhich are lisled and Contain religious ivorks of art and other artefacts. all of i¥hich fonn part of our naLional heritage. All ihese places of ivorship are open io the gcnerdl public includinip pcoplc of all faiths and none. They PrO.1d¢ a public benLfit for the ivhole community and for many people thcy arc spaccs wliich offer the opportunity for quiel refleciion and for spiritual coniemplalion. li is ptimarily within parishes that people expenence whal li is lo be a i))eniber of thc Catliolic c.hurch. They are the seiiings i¥there faith is nurtured and given expression. Paris1)es: throu?h iTarious nieans, proi.ide for the SPiriTual and moral w".ell-being of paTisliioner£. young ai)d old. PractTeal cxpressions of faiil) are manifested by means of parish-or£ani5Ld pastoral. social and educational ¢icliviiieS niany of which rely on the voluntary involvement of parishioners. Duriiig ihe reporting period & total of 3.493 baptisn15 took place wiihin the Diocese. First Holy Communion il'as adininistcred 10 3,726 young people aiid the Sacramcnt of ConfJTmation MTas conferred on 4.075 individuals. Iii Ihe same peiiod 787 niarria(ye5 were celebrated and Some 2,190 funerals conducled. The Diocese has engaged with social and digital media platfoniis for some iinie ihtough its website. Facebook and Twitter sites. The ivww.arn)aeh ra 5.com website. dedicated lo disseminaiiiig diocesan pastoral resources, continued to be widelv used. Wcbcam4 for ihe lii'e slrEaming of Mass and oihcr litur(Fie5 have becomL an invaluable elemenl in the pastoral outreach of pIShe Parishcs in (he Archdiocese also conlribuied to Ihe celebration ol liluroies on Ihe network chaThnel RTÉ NTei4s ,hICh transmils Mass every morning for ihe housebound, SlLk and elderly. Christmas Midnitsht Mass from St Patrick's Caihedral, Arn)a4Jy ivas broadcast live by RTÉ and the European BroadcasU"ng LTnion. As well as pa51oral care and the provision of the sacramenis lo Ilie faithful. the Diocese offers chaylaincy servicc5 to ihose w'hu cannol be part of a regular parish community Hospi131 Chaplains and lay pasioral visitors are atrailable at all iiiajor hospita15 Within ihe Arclidiocese of Arma?h. Thc Cliaplaiiis are reoularly ai ihe disposal of patients, their relatives and staff. a5 well as being on call to attend in einti"gencies. Other clergy and lay past(Trral visitors reuularl}' visil hospitals ld Iiursing hoiiies in IhL arca frcqueiiled by members of the Diocese. Moreover. the Diocese assisls with die provision of chaplaincy serk'ices lo those in penal Institutions IoLated ouiside its tettitoti,. Each year the clcrgy and 0p1¢ of the ArChd1eSe of Arniagl) journey to ancient pilgriinagc sites witliin the Diocese and beyond. The yearly di(Kcsan pilJo iniage io Louides, France took place in September 2022 and the annual day pilgriTnagc to Knock. Co. Mayo ocrurred In May 2022_ Other pilgrimages. tor exainple to Lou(rh Dcrg or io Croagh Patrick, resumed durino ihc ycar. Organiscd piluriniagcs provide much valued support for the sick who participate as well as for all Ihe i'olunteers who give £0 much of their tiTne and energy. They become model expeTÉences of ihe Church as ihe pl1.lM People of CJOd. The important rolc played by voliinlccrs who participale in Ihe various acliNTlties of (heir parish cannol be oi'erslated and their contiibulion is vital in enabling ihe Diocese to continue lo fulfil and develop ils sialed objectives. Many people play a kcy rol¢ in our pari%he8. offerino tlieir seTrices as volu1i1ee. They include Iliose involved it] iiarious aspccts of parisl) life- those iTrho help H-ith the sacred liiurgy - Readcrs and Exlraordinary Mi inisiet8 of Holy CommuT]ion. members of aliaT socieiies, altar serN.'ing coordinators, choirs and mu.sic (Froups. or(yanisls: insin]menlalists, and stei4-ards' people ivho assist iiiiih finaiice. church collec(ors. counlers: eni'elope distributor5 and dues colleciurs- and ot]ier 2SSOrted roles including cenielery
DOCSign Envelope ID: C400E33&DFOE477*FB9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdlocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 AcHIEvEIENTs AND PERFOILWCE REVIEW (cONTI,uED) upkeep; trarious aw)stolic and chariiablc group5 loo numerous to mention as ivell as prayer and perpetual adoration group5. Volunteers generously gii"'e of their linic serving in various Ininislries, caring for and Aisiling ihe sick, Ihe housebound. and those on the niaroins of Society. They play a significant role in helpiiig to maintain parish property and assisliiio jii financial aiid other administrative dulles, includin menibcr5hip of Parish PJstorJl. Finance aiid SafLguarding Comniiiiees. Such parishioners are the lifeblood of their cotnmuniiie%. and their contributlOl15 are siunificanl. li has not been possible lo quantify the nuinber of i'olunleers active throughout ihe DIese, nor is it possiblc to cstiniate thc fiiiancial iyaluc of their involvement. Alihouuli the Charity relies prittcip2lly on donatt.ons from parishioner5 for its funding. acccs5 lo Teligjous services is ncver restricted OD thc gtounds of ability lo contribute finaiiciallv. In addition. mcmbirs of Ilie Catholic community are encouraged Eo contribuie towards creating a more just sociely by becoming acti%'c vulunteer.4 for the Coninion Good iviihin iheii local aiea Ihruuqh menibership of charities. local societies. eoininuA)ity roups, ]d by volunleering in all sort5 of oiher ways to the benefil Ot society in gTciieTal. Besides the work dCLon)plished al paiish lei'el. Ihe Curia coordinaies and carric5 oul 3 nurnber of functinns nece.ss3rs' to tlie adK'ancement of thc Catholic religion ai local, national and intcrnaiion21 lei(el. To this end. the Curia operates by way of diocesaii coiiiinissions. commiltces and ihrough various personnel charged with specific responsibilities. The Diocesan conimissioiis includc a Voc8tions Commission. a LiturgTcal and Sacred Music Conllnissioii. ilie Dioicsan Clerical Bencfit Society. the Diocesan Educdtion Committee, Annagh DioLesan Youth Cotntnission, a Diocesun Pastordl Plan, a Jiislice. Peace aiid Deijelopmeiil Commission, the Prayer and Spiriludlily Coinii)ission. Adult Faith Fomiaiion and a Diocesan Safcuuarding Coiiiinittee. Personnel wpj{l] specific responsibililies include Dioccsan Pasioral Ivorkers, thc Diocesan Lourdes Pil imaoe Directoi, IhL Dioccsaii Knock Pilgrimage Director, the Diocesan Pontifical Mission Societies Dircctor, (lie Dioces7 Safeuuaiding Director, the DioLesan .4di'isory Tcani on Religi011s Education. and Ihe Diucesan Vocation5 Direcior. MenÈion also needs to be niade of ih05e who ork in the administraTion of Catholic eduLation. Provlsion of Clergy and Pastoral Ptrsonnel Cential to Parish life is the relationship between the cleruy and park5hioners. Clergy are nut employees of the Diocese. Howeler. in Canon Laiv Ihe care th'clfarc of incardiiiated piiests of the Diocese is mandatory and therefore form part ofihe Charity's oneoing con)miiments. li is th¢ pricsts minislerino in parislies M,ho, 'OTkiE)g in collaboration iviih iheir parisliioncrs. are charged in a special way wilh oruanising. animatin(J and niotivatin£ the local faith COiTllnunities. They constantly strive to be w'itnesses of liope and auiheiilic sheplier(ts for their people_ The provision of dedicated, Micll qualiticd and competent clergy lo scrvc in parishes and oiher ministries is a priority for thc Dioccsc. Througl) Ihe means of rcoular conlerences: reireat5. coSeS. w'orkshop5 and sabbaticals. Ilie priests of the Diocese are updated on current issues. dei'elopments and best praLliie in respect ot all aspects of ministiy and Iniqsion. In the rtportino period ihe Diocese had eightccn students for the ptiesihood. either in thll-time study or on pasior411 placenieni. They aitende(f respeLlii'cly Si Patrick's College. Maynooih. the Pontifical Beda College, Rome. and the Redcmploris Matcr ArLhdiocesan JMission2ry Scminary, based in Dundalk. Co. Louth. During the year. the Diocese had three candidate5 ordained for Lhe priesthood and one candidate ordained &s a transitional deacon. The cosls of Ihis seniinary forniation are supported by the Dioces] Education Fund. As part of its missionary outreach. the Diocesc xlso part sponsored Ihe theology prograninie for a number of seminarians aiiached io the seminary of the Missionaries of Si Paul in Abuja. NiBcria and that of a student COTnpleiing his LiccJJlioie in Thcologv at tlie Ponlifical Gre(Forian Ui)ii'ersity in Rome. The Diocese also had nian in his final ycar t)[ fom]ation for ihc niinis(ry of Pennan£nt Diaconate. Hi5 training and fom)alion has been financed frorn ihe Diocesan Educaiion Fund.
Docusign ErLveknpe ID." C400E333-OFOE477&>89BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFO]LMAfiCE REVIEW (CONTifiUED) A key lo suslaining Ihe adi'anceiiient of Caiholicism is ihe proinotioi) and support of vocations to Ihc Priesthood, Consecrated Life. Diaconate and of ihe wider apostolate of (he lay faiihful. The Diocese continues to en(yagc with those people who M'ish io undenake discernmenl in Lonneciion with l'ocations to the Priesthood. Ihc Pernianeni Diaconate or the Religious and Consecrated Life. The Dioccsan 'nc21ion5 Director, along M.'i(h ihe Diocesan Ilocalions Comniission. coordinates this essential mission nio.stly through the meaJLS of discernmeni 0Ups. pras-er vi(Fjls. retreat5 and chaplaincy Thiork in post- priiiiary schools and colleges throuuhout ihe Diocese. The general well-being and care of cleroy in active minisiry is coordinaied by ihe Diocesan Curia. Vicai Generals, Episcopal Vicars and Vicars Forane. Pricsis. slipends and relaied nialters are overscen aiid regulaied by rhe Archbishop w'ith ihe Councftl of Priests and ihe Council of the Trns(. Equally iiiiportuiit is the welfare of priests i%ho are sick or retired from aciive minÈsty_ Many of rhe priests no longer in aetii'e ministry have served in parishes and local communities for oi'er sixiv years. Their welfare is the responsibility of a COlDniittee which adininisÉcrs Ihc Armauh Dioiesan Clcllcal Bencfil Society Fund. During Ihe reporting year, thirty-one priesls receiied assisla]ice fTom the fund which necessiiaied a Lotal spcnd of approximaiely £454.224. The objectives of the Charity are greailv supponed: and Ihe life of the Diocese enriclied, by Ehe contribuli()n made by the many Men}be of Religious Institutions, Secular Institutions andl or Societies of Apostolic Life scrving in thc Diocese. The Archdiocese of Arn)agh expresses ils sincere gratitude lo thcse men aiid women of faith for their ministTies of generosity and sacrifice. Support for Families FaI]IY Ministry ivithin ihe Diocese is dedicated io strenothening marriage and faniilies by cooidinaling pastoral prourammes and niinistries ihai liave faiih as thcir foundalion and Christ as their goal. By rcspondino to the needs of families, as the)T strive lo li"t in a i'ery challengiiig culiure and a i'apidly clianging ivorld, Family Ministry serves as a resource for faiiiilies: clergy and parish coiniiiuiiities. In collaboration ivith oihcr agLncics. Family Ministry also offers scn'iccs and pra¢lic31 resources to assist people at all stages of life in order 10 help Ihem experience, more fully.. Ihe lol'e and compassion ot God in the ordinary events of life. There are three Accord Marriage Preparalion and Counselline ccntrcs in the Diocese- DroJo eda, Dundalk and Purtaduwn_ These centre5 provide regular courscs throughout the year foi those preparing for Malage. Coiiples are encuuraged lo allend an accrediled pic-njarriage course as soon is they coiiiaLI the parish lo make aan[letentS for their marriage. Accord coiilinues to proi'ide face-to-face and online couiisellino tor couple5.
people. who hai'e experienced a Significant loss in The Rainbo5 programme enable5 children and youno Ilieir lives. io access peer support and Counsellinq. This service is offered ihrough Si Pairick's Parish. Dundalk and is ai'ailable to all who scck it regardless of faith or church affiliation. The DioLese also promotes the work of the Familv Addiction Support Network IF.A.S.N.) based in Dundalk. The Auxiliary Bisliop of the Archdiocese is the Patron a])d a board member of ihe organisation which supports families who are dealing with the druo addiclion of a loved one. oficn these faniilies a dc5perale for help but hai'e no one lo tum to because of %iioma and intiniidation. The F.A.S.N pi'ovides a safe place lor families to find support and guidance to ovcicome their difficuliies.
Docusign Envelope ID.. C4[lEoF0E47749BF_EO2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORTrIAIYCE REVIE1¥ {COYtINUED) Provision of EducationaL Pastoral and Youth NL linistries Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission {ADYC) F.stablished iii 2000 by the Archdiocese of Annagh. the Annagh Dioccsan Youth Coi)1111ission (ADYC) remains.stcadfas1 in ils comn)ilmeni ¢0 facilitatino cffcclive aclivilies. evenls. and programnies for youno people Miithin the Arcl)dioce4e of Amiagh_ Wilh a core objeciii'e af inspirino Ihe urow11i of faith. Coiifidence, and sclf-esteem an)ong young people. Ihe Coiniiiissioii, coniprisiiig laity, professionals. clcrgy, and religious, plays a pil'otal role in strateeically deijelopine youth ministry iji Ihe Archdiocese. Thc tcnn cnding March 31, 2023. has been marked by rcsilicncc. adaptability. and a stcadfasi coniinitiiicnt to youth IT]inistry in the face of onuoina cliallcn¢Fcs poscd after the Covid 19 paiidcmic. ADYC offeTS faith encounter5 for thofe from post-confirnialion age to young adulihood. The Pope Jolin Paul 11 and Muircdach c.ross Aii-ards forni an inte.grnl part of vouth niinistry in the Archdioccse of Annagh. The C.oYid-19 pandeniic brought unprecedented challeiiges, but ADYC responded by aciompai)yinu youn? people participatin£ in the Pope John Paul 11 and Muiredach Cros% alvar(-. Support and adwice ivere eilendcd to leaders. and thc awards ivcrc modificd to incorporalc calechciical cleincnts suited for pandernTC limes. This strategy durina the pandeniic has paid dividends and in Seplen)ber 202? a joyous gatheriiio celebraled Ihe achievements of 156 young participAniS of ilie Pope John Paul I l and Muircdacli C-ross faith awards in thc Archdioc¢sc of Annagh. Despite challentses. rcgistrdtion for ihe aivards increased in Scplcmber ?022 with 3(M) applications being recciiied froiii youllg people acros5 the Archdiocese of Am)agh. ADYC partnered with St. Patrick's Poniifical College: Maynooth and online learning plaifonn Aspal. to devclop an interaclive di(Fital Forniation programme"Foundaiions in Youth" Initiatii'es like"Apprcnticed in faith., Parish )'outh rninisiry moincnts. and the screcning of "Thc LciieT" in January ?023 enriched Elie youth experience. Preparation for travel to World Youth Dav 20?3 in Lisboii fomied mucli of. the work of ADYC during the reportino year aloTkO iWitlI paslotal i'isils io schools and liaison with parishes. F.aster ?02? saw retreats in Collon and Cookslo,n. themed "Jesus EN'er Young" wliicl) focused on faiih and tlie rolc of ynung people in ihe Churcli. Additionally, a reircat on Si. Ignalius of LoTrola and Spirituality exainined Gifi and Vocation in the context of a Leavers, Retreat Th'itli Kilkcrley National School. ITr respect of pil?rimag&s, Lourdes and Knock were parn of Ihe youth prooramine during 202212023 and ADYC ivorked ioiyards younding pil.orimage in i'warion and ihe life of the Churcli in the Archdiocese of Amiagh. A focus Th'as placed on cncouraoiiig rcneival and ihe recruilincnt of young people in diocesan pilurimage programmes. A new officc in Donaghmorc was cslablished: reflectino ADYC'S commilment to expanding ils uulreaLh. Synodal oatherings for Youih. liaison on digital niedia with Ihe 'Sing a New Song" leaiii froin the Archdioccse. and ivork wilh Ihc parisl) team in Annatih for the visil of the Relics of Blessed Carlos Aculis to Si. Patrick's Cathedral, Amiagh wcre notable hiJlights. The stated mission OF ADYC is to work in partnership iyiih vounir people, Ihe Cl)urch and interested agencies (o eiisure thal young people are cncoiiragcd aiid ainlled on tIILir joumey of faiih. Tlie i-.Ision is for younu people lo experience Ihe love of God ld 10 inspire iheni (o cn£aoe In tlie life and Inission of thL' Catholic Church, in social outreach. and in iniiialives for the bencfil ofihe rIder community. 10
DocuSwJn Envelope ID.. C41KJE33&DFOE4774-B98F-E02A7FF2D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CoNTUED) Catholic Schools within the Diocese A key aspect of the contribution of the Diocese to the local community is the large nettvork of Catholic schools. Thcre are 150 primary schools and ?7 posi primar), schools in the Dioctise willi a iotal enrolmeni of approximately 50.900 pupils. The Diocese celebrates (his contribution by taking part in Catholic Schools Week. an ei'enl held ihrouohoul Ireland in January for the l&sl len J'ears. This aiinual celebration calls on Catholic schools to gI.C expression. in a SPL'cial ivay. to a particular 3.qpect of Catholic Educarion. Catholic Schools Iveek 20?3 look place froni ?? Jaiiuary to 29 January on the theme of Catholic Schools as communities of %ervice_ In Catholic schools we look io Jesus as our Rcdeemcr. rolc TniNJel and ieacher as we coine lo a grcater ui)derstaiidino of the depth of Chnstian service. Our Lord inslnictid us that loi'e of God also eniails love of one's neighbour. Durino Catholic Schoo15 Wcck, there was reflection on our schools as Lomniunilies of service with pupils encouraged to focus on how tliey can aid Iheii. frien(ts. Ilieii. faniil . m¢ii}l"S and tlio.qe who I1.e in their locality. In our scliools 'L are ialled to support each otlier atid to hai'e faith in ihe proiiiise of ihc Good NeM-.5. Ca1holic schools are inspired by the belief that God has created each one of us ii.'iih a capacity lo oive and rceeiiic love. Ei'ery Catholic scliool %eek8 to be iuch a ¢ominunity by fostcring ihc inicgral developiiienl of ils srudenls through the promoiion of their spirilual and moral ii.'cll-beino Us well a5 helping ihem lo ciiliii'ate a deeper, loving relationship H"'ith God. Jesus leaches us io loi'e one another as He has loved LIS. During Cail)olic Schools W'eek 14'e celebrated the ¢yifts and ialenis M,liich enable us to folloiv Christ's leachinos. The Archdiocese of Armagh remains fiilly comrnitted through its Catholic schools to maintainino, by TaY of a holi51ic methodology. the hi(phest Standards in learnin? and thus continuino to offer academic excellcncc and fai(h_filled educalTon to all young pcoplc. Many non-catholic pareilts choose to educatc their children in Cathollc schools. not least because of the hioh-qualitv education on offer. but also due to the identifiable eiho% of trust. mulual respect and recoonitioii ol- responsibility to those in need. Tlie Dioccse appoints persoT]nel io aci as ihe Diocc%an Advisory Team for Religious Education in boih the priniary and post-primary 5ector5. These teams i'isil Caiholic schools and offer guidance and assistance io teachers. Each school enjoys an annual i'isil from ils appointed Diocesan adviser. The adviser 15 an established link beti¥een the .%chool and the Churcli ond i'isits of a pastornl nature help io strentrthen ihis connectioii. All ad'iSerS report very positive engagcment iyith principals and school siaff. Furtl)cr. Iliej rccognisc that priiicipals will avail of the opportt]nity to addre55. on an infonnal basis, Ihe challenges Ihey face boih financially and spiritually. Thc adviscrs also offcr practical help by proi'iding a rajige of onliiie rc50urccs for usc Jlongsidc the 'Childien of God, series as well as supports for children prcpaiing to reLeivc the sacramcnts. In rcspecl of Rclationships and Se.xualiiy Educalion (RSEI. mans hools arL slriviiig lo adopt a policy and proeratnme (hai meets the rcquitemenls of the respeclii"'e Departmenls of Education and wliiLh faithfully reflects Catholic eihos. Schools are a150 concerned io promote auihenitc spiritual deiielopnient in the Inidst of an ei'er-increasing secular culture. The Diocesan Adlsory, Teani will conlinue io ivork alongside bchools to help meei Ihese challenges.
Oorusign Envelope ID.. C400E333-DFOE4774-B9BF.E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the )'ear ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMETh AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CONTINUED) Formation and Dei'elopmen¢ of Parish Communitie5 Diocesan Pastoral Plan The Diocesaii Pastoral Plan provides ouidance and dirccti<)ii for pricsts. dcaLons and pa51oral counci18 10 enable thein to fi]rt]ier the mi55ion of Chris1 in Ihe Arclidiocese of .4nnagh. The present plan w."as piiblislied in 2015 after an eiuhteen-tnollih period ofconsuliaiion aiid refineinent. As the Diocesan Plaii approaLlied IhL end of ?020 it was decided io cnuaoc in a Year of Reflection aiid Prayer before beginning tlie proces5 of working towards a DioLesan As5emblv and formulating a new Pastoral Plan. The lauiich of a National Syiiodal proccss in carly ?0? l arkd a UniveTsal Synodal process eiititled foii.urd.¥ a SJ ii()dal Cliiii'c.li.' Coinmupiioii. .Vi.Y.Fion and Parlicipnlioii chanucd the priorilies. and it was decidcd to fit ihe process of fi)rniulalinti an updalcd Diocesan Pastordl PIAn inlo the new tinieframe for ihe National Synod. This inlemaiionxl %ynodal process is slill onuoing and ihe Archdiocesc lias continucd lo follo Il)c Cuent plan, w'hich will reniain in operalion until a new one is fomiulaied_ The Diocesan Pastoral Plan covers three niain areas of pastoral life in the Diocese 'Mission and Ouireach,. 'Sptrit Filled Wor%hip' and 'Uiidcrsianding Our Faiih, Thc Dioccsan Pasioral Tcatn USL Ihi plan as the basis for Iheir ii'ork as they rcmch out lo parishes and groups across (he Dioce5c. They facilitate and proi'ide training for Ilie lay faitliful to beconie more actively involved in the ongoino life of ihe Church in Iheir local area. During the rewrting period. the Pastordl Team continued to operate fron) the Parochial House in Holy Family Parish. The house proi'ide5 office space for the Pastoral Team and Ihe Auxiliary Bishop as well as the Accord 01Cc. R?( inbows Counselling and sonie liiniled niecting areas. The Pasloral Team dirccls the implemen(a(ion of Ihe Pasloral Plan from Ihib orrice. The legacy of Covid-19 has Loniinued to affcct all projects aiid iiiitiatiNes desiuncd to 11]cet ihe requirements of ihe Diocesan Pastoral Plan during ?022120?l and effort5 to recover froTn ihis period siill present.4ignificant challenges io the Archdiocese of Artnagh. The section of the Pastoral Plan relating to 'Under5tandino Our Faith. eT]eompasses a number of Adiili Fai(h Formaiion courses. The Diocesan Theology Progranime. which is accrediied and .supervised by ihe Poiitifical Unii.'ersity in Maynooih, C.0. Kildare. had 12 swdents enrolled in 2022. Classe5 retumed tv in person niodality during 2022i20?3. The pronioiion of ihe Order of Chti5tian Iniiiation of Adults IOCIA) Ivhich prepare5 adults for baptisin and Iccepiion into the Church. along wilh the trainin2 of teams to facilit31e the proqiatnmc. is also an import3nl componenl in ihe ivork of cvangelisalion. April 20?? saw the Lonclusion of a nine-weck Iraining course, eigl)l of whieh were delii'ered on Zoom to 40 participanls from across the Arcl)diocese of Arniagl). The final scssion of tiYo-and-a-hali"_houts was dclii."ered in person and looked at ncw ccntrc5 and venucs where OCIA can be offered. The course ivas delivered by Nlary ClaiTin from (he Dublin Diocese. The ain) of Ilie course wa5 to oive panicipanis an understandino of the pioce5ses and riles involired in delivering OCIA within thc Dioces¢. As a result. neiv 0up5 t[c. established iii Dunuannon. Dundalk and Arniauli. The hope is thai by Autllinn 2024 five centres across ihe Arclidioces¢ will be available to those seeking to enter the Caiholic Chureh. 'Spirit-filled Worship. is an esseniial eletnenl of ihc Pa5loral Plan as the Sunday IS the poinl of coniact for m05t pcoplc with ihe Church. Workshops m.ere offered online io support priests and parish liturgy groups to enhance Ilie litur 01]ificanl nioments in tl)e littir¢Fical ycar. such as AdK'eiil. Christmas. Lent and Easter are also sllprted with resources and infom]ation for paiishes. 'Mis5ion and Outr¢'ach' is essentially ihe fundamental Ork of ihe Church. The plan promotes ihe
Ch)cuSign EDvelwe ID". C41>0E333-DFOE4714B9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the vear eDded 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMEYfs AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CONTINUED) provision of visitation teanis in parighes. a&sistance io the dxsadi'antaged,-5UPPOrt for those suffering from addiction. and the promolion ofvocalions lo the priesihood and religious life. The Diocesan Pasloral Workers continued to provide a multiiu(k ofonline resources to suppon religio5 education and prayer in faiiiily homes. schools. hospitals, nursing homes and oiher settings. These resources are accessed throuuh the iivTrv.amia s.coin ivebsite which they maintain. The Diocesan Pastoral Workcrs a150 collaborate closely with other colleauues across the northem dioceses in ihe Northcni Pasioral Ncmotk to share rcsouFces Aiid sltaiegics in the area5 of adult faith foniiatioii. pastoral developnient and youth ministry. Care for the cnvironmenl is ccntrnl to thc pastoral Ork of the Dioc¢5e in this present age. 'Laudalo Si,. subtitled 'On Care for Our Common Hoine, the second eiicyclical of Pope Francis proi'ides the basis for the Season of Creation M,hich is celebraled by the Church throughout the month of September. Tlie thcine for IhL 10?2 season was 'Lislen to the VoicL of Creation.. Rcsourccs proviijed b}, Ihc Holy Sce ivere disseniinaled throughout the Diocese and niany parishes used ihem during Iheii Sunday lilurgies so that parishioners Lould focus on their Christian duty of protecting the planet from the negative effects of climate clianue. The DioLese encouratses each ofiis paiishes lo reach oui to the marginalised dnd the disadi'anlaaed. Such actioii iiicludcs Ihc pastoral care of immigTants and a.%ylun) scckcrs. aiid the proiiiotion of a culture of Ivclcon)e. oathering. unifvino, and workin£ t(Tr£ether. Rcuular Masses tor inimiurants from Easl Timor. Poland. and India (Malayalam %pexkints} are offered in their IRnouage. This care is proi.ided by priest chaplains froiii their om'n coiintrics, by arrnnuenicnl iTr'ith thc rcspcclii'e episcopal confercnces and diocesan and reli£iou5 authorilic5. Increasingly in ihe Diocese there are celebiaiions and liturgies of an inteniational charactcr. Special alleiition is given to bdptisms. nIalaOeS and deaihs of nii?raiits, and their lan2ua¥e and cultural tndilion5 are catered for as much a5 possible. They a150 ieceii'e a ii.elcome and assurances of support Ihiough pastoral visitation by the cler, or Inembcrs of the parish coininuniry. The World Day of Migrants and Refugee5 is celebraled %viih enihusiasm in ihe Diocese. and the Holy Father 5 Messaoe for -y aiid laity. The tille of Ihe Popc s this Day is nolcd with Ca cacl) }iear and circulated aniono Ihc clcru messauc for 2022 m-.as "Building thc Flltt]rc ii'ith mian[S aiid Rcfi]oees'. Thc Dioccse also .£upport.s thc IOrk of thc 'Thc Oasis of Peace. in Collon, Co. Louth. which is a ccntre for cvangelisation and outreach to all. T]Ic ccntrc proiridcs opponunilies for vi5ilors to encounter thc loN'e of God. It is a place of praycr. (caching and healing as well as providing for ihe pa51oTal care and support of those in need. The Diocesan P&8loral Workers attended eonfeTences and courses throughoul the year a5 pait of thcii onooing training and development. This will be of benefil for future pastoral planning and training in ilie Diocesc. An essential elemeni in pasioral planning for the fulure is the Diocesan PaslorJl Council and Parish Pastoral Councils. The Archbishop strtves lo goi'eni ilie Diocese iii consuliaiion wilh tlic Dioccsan Pastoral Council and otlier bodies. In so doino (he Arch(IIoLese operates a fom of oovernance tliat emphasises thc pallicipaiion aiid shared responsibility of all Christian people for ihe life of tlie local Churcli_ Tlic Di0ccn Paslordl Couneil secks lo disccrn the pastoral necds of the people of the Dioc and proposc adequaie responses. The Diocesan Pastoral Couttcil helps io eslablish priorities. plaii pastoral initiatii"es, and dei'ise apptopriaie sirale¢ries for thc implcTnLniaiion of the Diocesan Pastoral Plaii_ Thc mLmbers are rcpresentalivc of the Diocese ai largc and noi ofany specific oup. Ai all tinies tlie function of the Dioce53n Pastoral Council is exerci.sed in accurdancc with thc ieachings of Sacred Scripluie, Canon Law. and (he nomis of tlie Irish Episcopal Coiifcrcnci_ Tlje role of tlie Dioccsaii P&%ioral Council is
DocuSvJn Envekjpe ID: C41XIE333-oFOE477Bg8FEo2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENfs AND PERFOILMth'CE REVIEW (COJNTINUED) constllntly revieived in the conicxt ol the Diocesan Pistoral Plan and is updaied accordingly. At thc parish Icvcl Pastoral Councils respond to the need for co-respon5ible leadership of clerry and people in fiilfillino the mis.sion of the Cliurch_ They are slructures participalion tlial can proi.idc new impetus to the life of a parish. Cler_Ey and lay taithful work iogetlier in tl)e powcr of Ihc Holy Spiril lo I'einvigorate the Church by co-ordinating and harnessing the efforts of parishioner.s ivho ljiie and Share the Good NeiTrs of chri.st IT] ihe local community. As part of thc oii(yoin planning aiid develnpinciil process in the Diocese: parishes are encouraoed lo refresh Iheir Pastoral Council every 4-5 years. Training for these new councils is pro.1ed in regional areas by Ihe Dioce%an Pasioral Team. In (he reporting year Ihc Icani eF]oaged ivith Parish Pastoral CouncTls and providcd lrniiiing in threc pallshcs: naiiiely- Killceshil, Dromintee and Temjonmaguirc as well as across ihe Our Lady Queen ot Peace Pastoral Area. Each council en(raged in a process of renewino IES membership leaving more room for a brodder enuaueiT]ent from the parish community. Neiv leaflets were produced by ihe Diocesan Pasioral Worker5 promoling Parish Pastoral Councils and Ih¢se were distributed to all pricsis ivho attcnded the April 20?2 Clcr4yy Conference. Additional leaflcts l-¢ niade available to prtcsts unable lo attend. Tlie Diocesan Pastoral WoTkers delivered trainintr for Readcrs and ExlTaordinary MinisteTS of Holy Con)miinion in the Parish of Ardce & Collon and the Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastotal Area. Mauy participants assisled ai both i'enucs. Tlie Parish of l.lagg&irdsiown and Blackrock held a special liturgy and celebration Ineal, in thank5gii.ing ror all who are involi'ed In pari%h mini%try and conlribute so geiierously to the life aiid mission of ihe Church. The Diocesan Pa.%loral Workcrs iycrc invilid to prcparc thi liturg). of ihaiiksgii'iiig. Thc cclcbiolion look place in October 2022. l-he Synodal Journey launched by Pope Frdncis in Octobcr ?021 is a proccss of enoagement iviili tlie People of God involi'ing a focus on listening and dialoeue in a bid to adi'ance ihc mission of tlie Chiircli. Thc iTJlcrnaiional or universal process is ontioing and durinti the reponino yeai- Ihe Archdiocese concluded ils panicipation in ihc dioccsan stage of ihc consulialion Ih1Ch culiT]inated in a iialional gailiering in Athlone. Further consultsiioii follow'ed willi d)e aiin of contribuliiio lo Ihe Synodal coiilineiiial phase ivhich preceded the XVI Ordinary Assembly of the SNnod of Bishops in Rome. A deepening ol.the work wilh the DioLesan SJ"nodal Core group has realised some notable a¢hievemeiits, most significantly tlie posilii'e reception of the nieth(xlolo4y of the ConTrersations iii tlie Spirit and the vibrancy 4ind cnihusiasni generdied anionost participanis. The Archdiocese of Arn)agh's Syiiodal joutJ]cv durino the reporting year has drawn froni the wcalth of experience and iyisdoni that exist5 in ils parish coininunities. This commihiicnl underscores the Archdioce.sc's dcsire io crcate condiiioiis iii whicli il)L Church's mission can most effectively be realised. In ihe eeclesial landscape ol- social and dipilal medi{ the Archdiocese of Armagh's Pasloi'al Teaiii has playcd an iniponanl role in fostering evangelisaiion and cominunity engag¥cment. Tlie team oi'ersaw the r¢alion of ihe Amiagh Prays Website. a 1131 platforni ulilised for iesource distribution ihroughout Ilie ArLhdiocese. The Archdiocesan YouTube Channel, which now boasts an inipressive repository ot- i20 videos, has garnercd 132.904 I'icm's and interactions lo dale. The Pasloral Team's iiiultifaccled approach enconipasses educational inilia(ives and collaboraiive projecis thereby reinforcing the Church's relevance In the digital age and demonstrating its commitment to reach diverse and dynamic audiences. 14
DDruSign EmÈlope ID.. C400E333-DFOE4774-B9BF_E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVE)fENTS AI%D PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CONTIN'LIED) Ecumenism The heads of the fouT main Churches and eeclesial comniuniiies in Ireland= Ihe Catholic Arclibishop of Arnia(yl) and Priinate of All Ireland. the Church of Ireland (Anolican) Arclibishop of Annagh and Primalc of All Ii'eland. (he Moderdtor of ihe General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. and the Prcsident of the Nlethodisi Church in Ireland. ioocihcr Th'ith thc Prcsidcnl of tlie Iri51i Council of Cliurclies, nieel on a regular basis to discuss iueS of ielioious: social. ¢ommuniry and polilical importance. At a diocesan level ecumenical M'oik is promoie(I lo foster 5PTtttual ecumenisin accordino lo the principles laid dowii in ihc DecreL on Ecumenism about piiblic and privaic pra)'cr for tlie unity of Christiaiis_ Pari5hcs and cleroy are encouraued to pronioie ftiendsliip. cooperation and charity bettveen Catliolics aiid their bi'oihers and si5ler8 trom other Christian comniuniiies. Ecumenical prdyer services, coffee morninos and pl11)nage IalkS took place in i'arious parts ofthc Archd5(e5C oli sionificaiil moments Ilirouglioul Ilie year. including around Ihc cclcbration of Easlcr. Notcwinrthy is Ihe 'ork of the Aniiagli Cathedrals, Pdrtner5hip wliich oroanised a SUCLessful pilgrimaee peace w'alk on the i.ioil of st Palrick's Day. In August ?0?2 Ihc Church Lcadcrs. Group issucd a slaicmcni calling for aciion on thc cosi-of_ljiring cri.8is. The). discussed this maltcr wilh the SecrctaTr' of State for Northern Ireland at a rneetin£ on 26 October 2022 and al.so raised concerns aboui political instability, the riuht to lifc of the Linboni aiid the UK Gotrcrnnient's legacy prop05als. Aichbishop Martin offered a public statcment af coi)dolence folloiving ihe death of Her Nlajesty Queen Elisabeth 11 and iyas present at the funeral sen'ice in wcstmiii.ster Abbcy on 19 ScpicmbLY 202? Al Chrisimas. Archbishop Ilartin conve)'ed a joint iiiessage with his Church of Ireland countetpart based on a passage Irom ihe Gospel ofjohi).. "Aiid ofhis fullne5S we haire all receil'ed. .(Jrace upon grace" I1.'16). The Week of Prayer for Chrisiian Unity was obseri'ed in thc Archdioccsc from 18-25 Jaiiuary 20?3 usiiie niaterials prepared by CTBI (Churche5 Togethcr in Britain and Irclaiid) and based on the thcll -fclebratino our Reconciling Ilision of Hope, Archbishop Martin participated in a service at Si Anne's Caihedtal. Bellasi on 2? January 2n23 10 mark the ceiitenary of ihc Irish Couiicil of Churches and (hc fiftieih anniversary of Ihe Ballynascanlon Talks H,"liich lcd to tlie establishnient of the Irish Inler-church Nqeetino At the sen'ice, Archbishop fvlartin delii'cied an address entitled." 'Might li'e in the Churches offer to help develop an agreed iruih recoi'ery proce%8 10 addrcss tlic legacy of pain and mistrust thai continue$ 10 hang oi-er us?" On Ihe eve of St Patrick's Dav ?0?3, the Iwo Archbishops in ArMah look pan in a publiL discussion on the Saint"s leoacy and later led an evcninu torchlight procession beiiween ihe cathedrals in the city. On 31 March 2023 and witli the pproxeh of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Ihe signing of the Belfasv Good Frid3y Agreemcnl. the C.liurch Lcaders Group issued prayer resources lo mark thai ei'ent. Safeguarding The Archdiocese of ArniaJu is Lommiiied Inorally and leually lo upholding ihe ri?hts of childreii. youiig people and vulnerablc adult5. The Dioccsan Saleguarding olLe Lolltiiiucs to Co-oidinaic and build upon the existillg good ivork of safeguardinij ihrouohout ihe precedtng years. TIIL purpose of Il)c SafciTuaidin¥ OlCe is to ciisure Ihc Archdiocese of .4rniauh adheres lo ihe requirenjenls of 'Safeguarding Childrei) Policy aiid Siandards for thc Catholic Church in Irclaiid ?016'. {Na(ional Board for Safcguarding Children in the Cztholic Church in Ireland INBSCCCI), 2016), and the Diocesan Policy on Adult Safeguarding 2017. as ivell a5 Ilie Icgal rcquirements lo kcep children and vulnerable persons safe which is applicable in boih Northcrt] Ircland and the Republic of Ireland. The Safe(FuarditJo OffiLe of the Archdiocese consisls of onc whole timc equivalent Dircclor of Safeguarding. one part-tiine Safeguardi112 Trainer and One part-iime Administrative Officer. Both the DireLior aiid thc Diocesan Traiiicr ai¢ Designated Liaison Pcrsons IDLP%) and ai'ailablc io recei¥c any 15
Docusign Enveknpe ID". C400E33&DFOE4774-B9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIETrEMEiYfs AND PERFORMANCE REVtEM' (CONTINUED) complaints in respect of the safeguarding of either children or vulnerable adults. The contact detsilsforthe DLPS are publicised through the Safeguarding pagc of Il)e ce an We site ese.orgisafeguardingl. and also on posters wliich are displayed in eiiery church 2nd cliiirch building throughoui Ehe Archdiocese. The Director tsnd ilic DiocLsan Trainer allend the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee meetings at wliich Ihey proi'ide update5 on work carried oui and proeiess on the delii'ery of the objecti%es of the Diocesan Three-Y&ir Strategic Safeguarding Plan. Tlircc meeiing$ 14.ere held durinu the reportiiig period on 30, June 20?2, 8, Noi'embcr 2022 and 28" March 2023. The Dioces] Safcuuardino Comniittee is responsible for overseeing the ivork of Safeguarding in the Archdloce. Membership i5 for a three-year pertod with Ihe oplion to reneiv for one turther period of Iliree years. The Archdiocese undertook a parish sclf-audii during Ihe reporting period in line with guidanee received from the NBSCCCI. A report of ihe Audii fecdback w&s coinpiled and shared with the Dioc¢,saii Safeguarding Commitiee alongside an associaied action plan. The Archdiocese a150 invited the Ni BSCCCI 10 conduct a ReiTiew of Safeguarding Arrangemcnts in tlie Archdiocese and it look place on the 29, 30, and 3 1st March 2022. Thc outcome of this Rei'ieiv can be ViLiI'ed at.. Iill Mw.arn]a archdio se. tenLU loadw2022110iAnna Ii-ReN'ieM'_Re ort- 05.07.2022-FINAL. df The Diocesan Advisory Panel continued to mcei during ihe reporting period. In toial 124 participanls compleled tl)e Safcuuarding Childicn training and 105 complcied iheiF Aduli Safeguardino training (including DTocesan Lourde% Pilgrimage Volunieersl over the course of th¢ reporting period. In toial 149 people %ere i'ctted Ihrouuh Acccss Nl during the rcportino pcriod and 527 ere i'etted tlirough the Garda Vettino Office durino ihe bame period. ThL SafLguarding Office conlinues io pafficipate in the Souihern Tn1 Local Adult Safeguarding Pannersliip (LASP) wliere the Dircctor is Chair of ihe PreNention Workstream. Thc T0[k51reaI conlinucd io mcet virtually ihToughoui Ihc rcponing period. PTOViSiOn #nd Malntenance of Places ofworship Churchcs play a central role in Ihe SPTritual life of parishioIiers and along with Parocliial Houses and other associaied parish buildings thev are often significant landmarks iviihtn ihe utrider local coiiuniinity. Public benefit is proi'idcd ihrouoh ihe provision of safL and wonhy placcs of M'orship and assembly. nol only for thc CaihuliL Lommunity. but a150 for those also who wish to makc use of th¢in for personal or spiritual Lonieniplaiion. Many of the churches and associated building5 ale li51ed / protecled as beiiig of special or hisioric archiiectural inteiesl. The proper care of these buildings can be onerous and costly-. biit thcy aic e5scnlial lor the Onoing realisaiion of the principal object ol-the Charil),. the adaliceMent of the Catholic religion. General mainleRancc. minor and majoi schemes of rcneival, and projcct% of construction in reJrd lo churcl) buildings and propenics often requtre major outlays which arc e<senlial if these imporlant structurcs. which form part of our naiional heritage. arc 10 be Inainlained: nol just for picsenl use bui for ruture generations. The Fnaiiagement of this responsibility is onooiiig aiid is carefully regulated and prot¢ssiunally moniiored so that legitimale requests for new "orks. renovations and adaptions can be readily assessed 2nd progressed by ihe Diocesan Buildinu and Developmeni Committee. 16
Docusign Envek)p8 ID.. c4E33>DFOEA77&B9BF_EO2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Lin]ited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW {CONTIN'UED) Diiring thi.s S'car Ihcrc M'erc a nurnbcr of building projccls undemaken IhToughoul the Archdiocese, ineludino: exiensive building works al the Redemploris Ma(er .4rchdiocesan Missionary Scniinary, r)und3lk- redecoration al the Church of Our Lad), of the A.%sumplinn. Magherafelt.. and repaii.8 to ihe Church of St C.olmcillc in the Parish i)f Tooher. Various mainienai)ce works coi)tinue across Ihc Diocese lo help protect and preserve the beauty and inteoriry of many of our old buildings. The Diocese has in place insurnnie coi'er in respect ol- all its buildinus so tl)al public access should not be unduly resiricied by lack of funds to repair or rcstore buildiiigs liarnied as a resuli of accidental or othcr daniagc. Fundraising T]ie Trust receii'es a large PrtiOn of ils income from danation5. bcquests and Icgaeies froin its siipporters who are generally parishioncrs or thosc w'ho hai-c close connections to the Church. The Trust albo receives support from other various groups such as the Albert Gubav Charitable Foundation, National C.l)urche.s Tru.st, All Churches Trust and other fuiidcr8. Ivitlioul (liis i'aluable suppor( the Trnsi ivould iiol be able to carry out most of lis mission. The Council mcmbcts of the Trusi arL mindful of iheir dut!, of Lare to those 'hO may support Ihe Tru%1. including trulnerable people. and (herefore ensure tliat fi]ndraising is carrÈcd out in a responsible and caring inanncr: alivays bearing in mind thai the peoplc theniseli'e5 are integral 10 ihe Church. The Trusi does noi vse extemal profe8sional fijndrdisers or require its parishioners to donate iw) OFcleT to share in ihe generou.% resDUtLes that Gtjd has proK'rded for Iheir use. It rather encourages a culture of £ivino where this is possible and therefore places no pressure on its donors lo contribute. The Trust cncoura?cs the ufe of tax rclief (Gift Aid and CHY) io maxin)jqe giving where Ihis is pos.siblc and cnsures ihai dunor5 are fully infonned of ihe bLope of Lax relief in relation to their tax status SO thal they can make an infonned choicc. Donations The charity niade charitable donaiions aniountivju to £70.427 1?0?2.. £71.4281 during the financial year. No donalions for political purp05e5 ivere made dunno ihis period. Aid for Impoverished and Needy Communities Worldwide Trocaire is tlie official oN'erseas dei'elopment aiFency of Il)L" Caiholic Cliurch in Ireland. Kt was cslablished by the Irish Bishops Conference in 1973 as a means through which people contribute to oi'erseas emcruency rLlief and dci'elopnient aid pro¥rainnics. Its dudl mandaie is 10 support tlie most i,i]Iiicrable pcople in (he dLkelopin? world. while a150 raising awaiLllCSS ofinjuslice and global poi"eny. The Diocese is a siunificanl coniributor to ihe chatilable ii'uik of Trocaire and in the year undcr reiiiew contributed oi'er £J47.000 (202?- £295.000}. Alung with the Lenien Colleciion at Easlcr. the Diocese also supported special collections in April ?022 aiid MaTch 2023 in response lo ihe humanitarian criscs in Ukraine. Turke), dnd Syria. The Archdiocese of Arniagh also financially assists. facilitales and work5 in Collaboratioii 'It1] the St Vincent de Paul Society and other Lharilable groups ti)at look after (he poor: the hoincle55 and mitsraiitS.
DocuSvJn Erwew 10.. C4E33&oFoE774-B9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS M'D PERFORMAN'CE REVIEW (coNtI,UED} ManAgemtnt of Resources Council of the Trust Si Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited (the Trust) is governed by the Council of ihe Trnsi (the Direciors) vho Ineei rcoularly throuohout the yeaT to aiiend (o Ehe fin<lncial. propeny. buildino persoiiiiel, legal and administralivL affairs of ihe Diocese. All Parish Priests and Adniinisirdlors of ihe p2rishe5 of tlie Archdiocese of ArTnagh are tnembets of the Trusi and ale entitled to altend Cieneral Kleetings of the Trust. includiiig the Annual General Meeting. Parish Finance Comvniiiee members are also invited ro these nieetin£s. There are elei'en membe15 of the Council. The Archbishop of Amiagh is the Chair of the Council. The Vicars Gcncral are ex ofticio mcnibcrs of the Coiiiicil. There arL Ihree lay and ihree orl)er priesi inenibejs of Ilie CounLII chosen by the Archbishop for iheir integritv. experience and expertise. The Secretari, for thc Trusi is appointcd by the Archbishop. The Council of the Trust has adopted a tliree- vear dci'elopinenl plan with appropriate Objecti¢S and targeLS. During il)e }'ear. Ilie Council iiiei six liiiics mainly to ensure ihe plan is continuously monitored, eNialuated and rei'iew'ed. Ivhile also assessin£ the impact of The pandemic. The Council has insliiuied a number of commitlees to assist and advise in the proper perfottnance of its duiies, including tlie Dioce.san Building and Deiielupmenl CoTlltnillce. Ihe Diocesaii FinanLe ComiTJittee. tlic Dioccsaii Personnel Coi)Imittee, and ihe DioLcsan PIopL"Ily Coinniil(cc. The Diocesan Buildino and Development Commlttee proi*ide% oi'ei'sight and niakes recomniendatioiis in reldtion 10 Ihe area of Buildin¥ dnd Buildinu DLI'clopiiieiit as set out in the Diocesan Buildinos & Devclopineni Manual Ioctober ?0171. The Incmbcr5hip of ihe Cominittcc coiiiprises three Directors of the Council of the Trust lone ol- who is Cliair) and such othei persons dppointed by the Council MTjih integriiy and e.xpertise in tlii5 ficld. The Chair of Ihis Coininiltee repons directly to thc c.ouncil of Ihe Trusi. Tlie Cominiltee mei six limes during the year. The Diotesan Finance Committee pFoN'ides otersigl)i and make% reeommendatioiis in relalioii to tlie area of Finaiiie iiijiliin thc Dioccse and parishcs as sel out in the Fiiiaiicc Manual (Oclobcr 2017}. This includcs slralegil plannine, fundraisino audit and reporting requiremenls: controls: inveslmenls: budgeis and ihe revieiv of financial resouices. The membership of the Commiltee eomprise% three Directors of ilie Council of the Trust lone of Ih0 is Chair) and such otlicr pcrsons il'ith integriry and relcN'aiil fiiiancial expertise dppoiiiled by tlie Couiicil. T]ie C'hair of Ihis Commillee reports directly to ihe Council of ihe Trus(. The Committee Inct six timcs during ihe year. The Diocesan PersoDnel Committee makes 8tratcuie rcconiineiidalions on bchalf of and lo Ilie Council In relation to Ihe arca of Parish and Diocesan Pcr50nnel and Human Reiource Inanagen)eni. li monitors thc implcmenlalion and effectlllLtkess of all per.qonnel-relaled policics and cnsures ihai resources are in place for iiiiplemeniJtion of policies. To this end the Cominittee has devised a Parish Recruitment and Selection manual, and Staff Handbooks. The men]behIp of the Commitiee coiiiprises three DiTeLIor5 of the Council of ihc Trust {one of wlio is Chair) and such oiher persoii% appointcd by ihe Council willi integrity and releiiant liutnan resourc¢s expertise. The Chair of ihis Comniittee reports directly io Ihe L"ouncil of the Trusl. The Committee mel six limes duting the year. The Dioce52n Property Committee proTrides ovcrsight and makes recon)mendaiion5 in Iclalion to thc area of Property a$ set oul in the Property Manual Ioctober 20171. This includes oiynership. a¢quisilions, disposals. ILttin¢F Icasing, licensiii(Tr and an). other fom) of Jlienaiion which al(cri th¢ kalue of a propcrty- The nienibership of Ihe CotE]mit¢¢e coniprises five Directors of the Council of t]iL TtUs1 (one of i¥lio is 18
Docusign Enveknpe ID". C400E3-0F0E4TI489BF-E02A?FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS thD PERFORMM'CE REVIEW {CONTIN'UED) Chairl and such oihcr persons with int¢tty and releiiant expertise api)oinled by the Council. The Chair of ihis Committee reports direcily lo the Council of the Trust. The Committee Inel six limes during IhL ycar. Each member of the Council 15 a member of at least one of rhe Commillees. Risk ManagemeDt The Council of the Trust aclively review.s all major slraleoic and operaiional risks to which ihe Charity is exposed. It confirms ihai ihese hafv'e been rei'iei%"ed and ensuies thai slrateqies and systems are establislied to Iiianage exposurc to these risks. Each Com]nillcc is required 10 monitor clianoes and to develop syst¢i]Js to manaoc risk whenei'er possiblc. The niain aicas of risk idenlified and monitored by t]ie Council of (he Trust include: Compliance ivith Health & Safety and li.sted buildiiigs legislation Rcduclion in active clergy numbeTS Reduction in voluntary inLorne Increasing costs for the care of sick and rctired cler Opcrational risks in thc Jrcas ol finanec. p¢rsnnncl Jnd propcrty Board failing in its responsibilities Funding 'olati]lLY Reduciion in central resen'es due io capilal projects and long-lerni coinniiiments Conipliance M'ith data protection regulaiions Compliance with g¢)od go*ernance procedures SaleguaTdin 19
Do¢uSign Envelope ID.. C41)OE333-DFOE4774B9BF-E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 REVIEW OF FINNcIAL PERFORMLNCE The detailed flnancial results for the year ended ) l MaTch 2023 aTe sel out in the financial slaleTneTJts that acconipany this report. The iable below summarise5 the financial aciivilies of (he Diocese= 2023 £'ooo ?022 £'ooo Parishes ILILome Expcndilurc 11,739 111,134) 11.036 (10.0171 Net Slili15 b¢fore t¥anslers Transfer biti¥cen lunds Nei gains on disposal of d5sels Nei Ilosses) I IT8ins on invcstmcnts 605 369 303 {29) 1,019 243 (31} IT]Lrease in r¢s¢rves 1.248 1,235 Curi# Incotne ExpLndiiurc 2.948 (1.648) 1.041 11.936) SUrp]u(DefICil) b¢fore itansfers and iTtvesLmei)i tiaiiis Transler bel%4'eeii funds Nci gain5 on disposal of asscls Nei I104sesy£ains on ini'esiincnl iJoo {3691 18951 141 1549) 331 Iiicrca5ciidecreas¢l in reserves 483 15681 Total increase in Parish Curia reserves 667 Coniplcte dctails of tlle income and expendituie are 8hovrn in the slalement of financial 3Ctivilics on page 30 and in ihe notes (o Ehe accounts. Review of tr2nsaetions and fanCial position of the Charlty The resctves Ot the Charity at 31 MaTch 2023 iotal £1 (Bm (202? _ £106ml uf this total £g1.9m12022- £89.iin) relate solely to the asscls and actii-itics of individual Parishes and arc not availablc for the non- parish geiieral purposcs ol Ihe Charity. Curia re5etves lolal £17.211i al ihe year-ciid {?022 £16.7111) of which LO.3m {20?? _ £0.7m} is unrestricted with £1.4m (202? _ £1.4m) ot-lliis relating to fixed a5sels. M05t of the inconie received by ParislKs is through the Sunday offertory and oiher donations. This source of income is 66°/0 of the parish total. Tolal income w&s £l1.7m {20?? _ £1 l.Om) and lothl expenditure was £1 l. I m in 2023 (2022 - £10.Oni). Toial Curia income wa5 £2.9m in ?0?3 (2022 - £ l.Om)_ Total cxpendinwc aS £1.6in in 2023 Q02? £1.9ml. 20
Docusyn Envelope ID.. C40oEDFoE477*898F-EO2A7FF304C3 St PatrRck's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 REVIEIV OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) Investment policv The Memorandum of Association of Si Palrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limitcd piovides thc Trust witli the powers lo deposit or invest funds in anv manncr and to deleqate the management of investments to a fjnancial expert. Investment Managers The Tnjst has appointed IQ-EQ Fund Mana (Fcment (Ircland) Limited as investment man3gets ..hO operate a 'total rctum, policy oi'er the medium io lon£-lerm ivith emphasis on currenl income 1411th a loiv-iiiediuni risk profile. -rhe managers h2iie full discretion to inl'est. subject lo Ihe paranielers laid doM"n by the Trust. There is a review of infoTmaiion from Ihe Invc5tmeni Managers on a regular basis. Al presenl the Diocesan Finance Committee liaises i¥Èih thc invcstmenl manaocrs. nionitors their perforn)ance. and reports io ihc CoLkneil of the Trusl ai each of ils nieeiings. In ?021120?2, thc DioLesan Financc Committee. supported by an independeni ad]$Or, undertook a projeci lo rei'ieH' Ihe Dioccsaii Inveslment Portfolio. The scope of the work included= DocLtmenting a fonnal Statement of Investhieni Policy and Principles-. 2. Considcring ,hat l)T)c of iTnpIcTncnialivn bJuidclinc5 niighi bc approwialc for Ihc portfDIio' 3. Rel'ieu'ln the existing investment manaaer. In June 2022 ihe oulcoijie of Ilie rei'iew was presenled to the Council of Ihe Trust. The Ststcmeni of Invcstmcnl Policy and Principle5 approi.'cd. li was also decided ihat the prosent ini'estnient stnJcTure should be Inaintained with existing manatsers to remain in place, bul to be kept continually under review. Ui)der Chaiity Law Ille Council of Ihe Trnst musl seek to obtain the best fiDan¢ial return possible onsistent iviili commercial prudence. The Diocc5an Trust Inveslment Portfolio i.'alue is £14.819.421 (202? _ £15276,000)- Investment Objectives The Council of ihe Trust has adopted invesliiieni objeciivcs that scck to protccl and enhance thc real value of the Diocesan Assets oi'er the long iern) while also achiei'in? agreed rdtes of income generation. In lfIllIng Ihese objcclii-es. Ihe Council of the Ttusl adheres lo an Eihical Policy ihat precludes inveslmenl in asset classes directly or mainly ini'oli'ed in the manufactyre and/or supply of uoods and servTCCS wliicli are noi in accordancc wilh the ieaLhinvs of tlie Gospel. the proniolion of ihe dignity and anctity of huinan life, and ihe social leachings of die Catholic Church. Enviionineiiial issues arc also a significant factor. Ethieal Investment Policv The aJo eed Trust's Eihical Investmcni Policy is as fulloi4's- Preclusion of ini'estmcnt in companies knowij lo be racist or othenvise exploilativc of huiijaii rights Preclusion of iTbve8lmenl in companie% Hihich eiiher produce UT promole-. armaii)ei)ts including biological and clieiiiical weapon5. laThdDiines and gcncral reapOnS aiid arnis of war and mass desiruciion conlraceptives andloi birth conlrol dcviccs offensilie ivrittcn mat¥rial gaÉnblin& tobac¢o or alcohol 21
Docusign ErNelope ID.. C400E333-DFOE477&B9BF.E02A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdlocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 REN'IEW OF FIN'ANCIAL PERFORMANCE (COTriTINIIED) Preclubion of investment Tn companies involved: in Llie provision of abortion or eutlianasia ID the violation of currently approved environmenlal coni'eniions. directly in fossil fuels It is undetslood that a complete control oi'er monies. for inslance: those held in Funds, is not possible. Tlie Council of the Trust may, thcreforc: knvc indirect exposure lo aclii'ilies i¥,hicli may ive rise lo ethical conLern5 where these ate considered minimal iii relation lo the portfolio s oirerall composition. Reserves polic) The Trust recogniscs (lial ils incomL arises primarilv froin i'oluntary doi)alions ai)d ihat accordii)gly il iq iniportant to seek lo cany adequate levels of reserves to ensure its abiliry to nieet future expenditure comminnents as they arise. Parishes are encouraoed to maiiiiaiii adequate short-term reserves to ensure that they can meet operating costs in Ihe shurl_terni and io build lonuer-lerni reserves ihai 111 be aii2jlabl¢ if substantial commilmenis, such as buildino refurbishinent projecls. arise_ The Diocese centrally aims lo maintain adequate lei'e15 of re8erv&s io meet DioLesan operaiing costs in the short to mediuni terni and to providc for ¥u)y SI11r1caI1t expendifures and conlingciicics thot may arise ai fittyre dates. Thc policy of maintaiiiing significant lonu_tertn resep4.es is considered consisienl iviih th¢ expectation that tlie Archdiocese of Armagh Ivill continue io exisi in perpetuiiy. Fin4n¢ial Managemenl and Key Performan¢e Indicators With tlic pro-acti¢ Involvenienl of ihc C"ouncil Comniittees. dioccsan resources are managcd lo liglitly control all c0515. Tn particiilar property and human resourceglemployment costs. The Council CoTnmittces pursue a policy of obtaining 'alue for money and prolection of diocesan asseis. 'fhe managernent of Ihe diocesan pioperty holdings. H'ith inpui from the Propeity and Biiilding and Dci'elopment Coi]JlItees. is costly (costs amounled to £4.786m in the last financial year- scc Pa£c$ 42 and 43 of this report uiider the Iieadings Prcmiscs Costs. RLI)airs and Mainlinaiice. and Raics and Ii)surance cxpendilure). Yet. (he iesourLe of property is key lo engaging with the Charity s slakeholders and essential for the public benef5l it provides. The Personnel Committee focuses on thc costs of employmeni and compensating employees lairly. The Finance Committee monitorg generdl overheads. oT]c-off c.xpenditures and the financial implications of Property and Biiilding and Devclopmcnl dccisions, as i%ell as actiTJo in an adlisory capacity for all tliL Council s Comniiltecs. To rc%pond lo unexpected Calls IOT financial 5UPPOrt whilst funding prediciable recurring expendilure, Il)e Charity l)as a poliey of keeping liquid rcseTrcs (cash and cash cquivalcnls) at le&81 equal to annual runniiig costs currently esiiniated at £19m. Targeied fundraising is employed when tnajor expendilure piojeLls are being planned ih1Ch would otlierwisc put 100 Inuch of a strain on existino resources.
DocuSi9n Envelope ID.. C4(K)E33>DFOE4774PB9BFo2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2023 REIIIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) PlaDS for the Future This brief oi"erlook rcflccts the Ork of Ihe Charity in the cuent year and also indicates ils ongoin(Y commitment ivith rcgard lo fulfilling thc principal aims and objeclii.'cs of ihe Charitable Trust ii)lo the future. Thc Archdiocese of AniiaJ will coiitinue 10 build upon aiid de.clOp Ilic iiiiliaiii'es and acliiTlties ouiliiied in ihe narrative above and so continue lo adipance ihe primary goals of the Cliarity. In addition, a particular focu.s of the Trust 18 to sccurc ihe lono_lemi financial siability of the Archdiocese. Pertodically, the Trust undertakes a rei'lew e.xercise in respeci of all aspects of tlie activities of the Charity Ihrouoh rewns from parishes and the i'arious bodies ivhich are consllluenl parts ofthe Diocese. Illork is contiiiuing towards the organisalion of a Diocesaii Assembly lo refleci on and produce a coinprehen5ive tnedium- lo long-tcnn Dioccsan Pasloral Plan and io cnsurc il))I rcsources are focussed on ilie key tlieii)es IVIIILI) have been identified Js central to the work of the Archdiocese. The Couiicil of the Trust conlinucs to Tnoniiof ihc aftcr]iiath of the Covid_19 pandemic (2nd consider Il)e implicalions foi- Ihe ontioing resoiircing of diocesan and parish activilies. Boih Curia aiid parishes are eiicouraLyed io re¥iew their budgcls and plan their expeiiditure in line ivith reduccd income. It is likely that the impact of ihe pandemic will be 1th us for some time lo conie and Ihe Council of Ilic Trnst M'ill continue to work on new and innoi'aiive ivavs io minimise the impact on ihe ongoing operations of the Charity. The Straiegic Report has been approi'ed by ihe TStee$ on 25 hlarch 2024 and signed on ils behaifby.. Mostr - % Eamon Marlin everen Director ofst Patrick'$ Archdiocesan Trust LiJnited 7A2>)7CXIDD4FE Rei'erend Colm H2ga S¢eretary of St Patrick'5 Archdiocesan Trust Limited 23
Ogcusign Ellvelope ID: C400E33>DFOE4774-B9BF-E02A7FF304C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 larCh 2023 Structure, Governance and Managemellt The operation of the Chariiy is oi'erseen by ihe Corporaie Truslee. The DiTectors of the Corporate Truslec (Council i)r the Trust) are appointed by thc Archbishop of Annagh ivho is Ihc Cliair. Recruilmeni of Directors is based upoii their knoi¥'ledge of ihe local Cliurch and professional skills and expertise necessary foT overseeing the aifairs of il)e Charity by ensuring il is solvenl, 'ClI aJ]d ihat il delivers tlic outcomLS for w'hicli it 'aS LStablisl)ed. On appointment. new Directors of the Council of the TnESt are introduced to their role by the Archbishop of AnMagh. Ihc Dioccsan Scciclary and ihL Dioccsaii Financial Adiniiiislrator. aiid are proi'ided w'"ith copies of documenlaiion relating to the Trust and tlie lalesl financial informatioll ai)d reports. Direclors altend foTmal and iiifonT]al training sessions as required (see page 3 for legal and adminisiralii.e details). In accordaiice witli tlie Code of Canoii Law a Council olPriLSts'. Lhai is a gtoup of priests Kvhich represenis Ilie Pre5byterium. adle8 the Archbishop according lo Ilie notn) of laii, so as lo pron)ote, as much as possible, tlie pastoral good of tlie People of God enti41ed io him. The Archbisl)op also relies vpun the advice ai)d ouidaiice of the Catliedral Chapter, the Colle¥e of Con5ulior5. Ihc DioLe5an P35tonl Council aiid the Episcopal Vicar5, all of hoin nieel reoularl J to discuss maitets of paslordl concern ..1[hin ihe Diocese. Ai paii5h level, Ihc Pa115h Ptiesl is iespon5ible for all aspeLts of eoiien)in¥ tlie parish. Parish Priesls are noi eniployees but act as a4ents for Ilie Trnsi. Each parish i5 Icquiied to liae a FiiianLe Coininitlee 4,liich rneets at least four timcs pcr year to support and adle the pric51, paTlicularly in thc arcas of finai)ce, property. buildinos and personnel. A comprehen5iiie Iiiaiiual. 'Fiiiance Manual - linancial controls and related proLesses ivithin Parishes" is issued by ihe Diocese lo parishes. Letters and updales are issued by Ihc Arcl)bishup re¥ulail}' Ihrou¥h ii'hich policics are COTJunuiiicaled to parishcs coi.-eriii8 lirurgical: pastoral. financial and adinii)istrative Inatters. Further support is also available from ihe Curia officc. The Council has inslitttied a niimber of commillees io a.%sisi and adi'isc il in ihe proper perfortnancc of its duiies. including Ilie Diocesan Building and Developnienl Comn)iltee. the Diocesan Finance C'oinmitlce. the Diocesan Personnel Committee: and ihe Diocesan Property Commltlee (see pages I S and 19). Statemellt of Truslee's responsibilities The Trustee is responsible for preparing the Annual Repon and ihe financial slaiements in accordance with applicablc law and rcgLilalion. Coinpany laiv requiTes the Trustee to prepare financial stslenients for each financial year. Under that law (he Truslec has prepared ihe fiiiancial statements in accordance ivith Uiiited Kinvdoin Accountiii Standards. coiiiprisino FRS 102"The Fitkancial RepoTlinu Siandaid applicable In Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland". and applicable law Iuniled Kinvdoin Gcnerally Acccpted Accouniing Practice). Uiider compai)y law the Trustcc li)USt noi approve ihe financidl 5talements unless il is satisfied iliat they oiie a true and fair i'iew of tlie slate of the ffairs of the cliaritable company and of the incoming re£ourees and appllcation of resource.£. including the incoinc and cxpcnditute: of the charitv for ihai period. In preparing these financial slalemenls. the Ttee is requircd to.. selecl suitable accounting policie.s and then apply them consistently. observe tlie mcthods and principles in the Staten)ent of Recoinincnded Prdeticc= Accounting as]d Reportin£ by Charities (2015): Inake judgnients and estimates thai are rcasonablc and prudcnt- slate whether applicable UK Accounting Siandards. comprising FRS 102, have been followcd. subjecl to aiiy Tnalettal dcpartUT¢S disclosed and explaincd in Ilie financial 51aieinenls- and prepai'e Ihe fancial 51alcm¢nts on the byoiiig concen) basis uiiless il is inapproprialc lo presume thal ihe charitdble company will conlinue in business. The Trustee is responsible for keepino adequate accounting records that aic sufficieni to shoiv and explain
tlawsw Envekjpe ID.. c4EoFoE4TIB9BF-Eo2A7FF3D4C3 St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Llmited Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 March 2023 tlic el)ariiable coinpany's transactions and disclose wilh Icasonable accuracy ai any timc i1iL" financial position of the chariiable company and enable it 10 ensure that the financial siaiements comply iviih Ihe Coinpanies Aci 2006. The Trusiee is also responsiblc (or safegu&rdin2 the asseis of the charitable company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prei'ention and deieetion of ftaud and other irregularities. Tlie Trustee is respoiisible for Lhe Maintenance and iiitegrity of ihe chaiilzble coiiipany's w'ebsite. Legislaiion in the United Kingdom govetnin(J the preparation and disseminalion of finaiicial slateinent5 niay differ troin legislation in other jurisdiciions. Future developments Future developments are sei oul in Ihe Strdiegic report and iiicluded in ihis report bST cross referenLe. Tlie plan for future periods is deiailed on page 2). Reference and administrAtive details Adinini8trative deiails are included on pauc 3. Funds held as a custodian Irustee on behalf ofothers There are no funds held as LU.qt(yJian trustee on belialf of othcr5. Independent auditor The auditors, CavanaghKelly.. havc indicated Ihcir ii'illiiigne.gs to coi)linuc iii oificc, and & rcsolu(ion concerning their reappoinlmenl will be proposed ai the Annual Generdl imeering. l-he l-nislce5' fLpon was approved and authorised foi issuc by ihe Direciors of the Corporate Trusiee and signed on their behalf by-. A153F93AD2. Most Rei'erend Eamon Marti Director of St Patrick's Archdioecsan Trust Limited FA?Ye2t1DDq. Rei'erend ColJn Hagan Secretary of Si Patrick's Arehdioce5an Trust Limited 25