We had the privilege of welcoming President Catherine Connolly to Down Cathedral on Tuesday, 29 Sept 2026.

The Rt Revd David McClay, Bishop of Down and Dromore, has appointed the Revd Henry Blair as Dean of Down.

Downpatrick Presbyterian Women’s group will launch the display of their candle specially created as part of the 80 candles for 80 Years project.

We are delighted to welcome visitors as part of the European Heritage Open Day initiative.

Temporary closure to all for the installation of a new boiler.

Another inspiring servant of God departs this life.

Statement from the Dean of Down on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Celebrating Penetecost and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

You are warmly invited to our diocesan St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Thursday, 17 March 2022.

Due to COVID restrictions, we will be having two, shorter, carol services on Christmas Eve.

From 1 June 2020 the doors of Down Cathedral will be open to allow people the opportunity to come in for the first time since St Patrick’s Day.

Bishop David encourages us all to find ways to pray.

Please note and share this important change to our St Patrick’s Day programme in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Bishop David McClay has again brought a message of encouragement and challenge to those who exercise a teaching ministry in the Diocese of Down and

Revd Bill Press (rector of Knockbreda) and Revd Helene Steed (rector of Dundela), have both accepted Bishop David’s invitation to become canons in Down Cathedral.

At a recent awards ceremony in Dublin, the Welcome Ministry of Down Cathedral received special recognition from CIE Tours International. The awards, which are presented

Bishop Harold has dedicated a striking new brass Cross at Down Cathedral. In recent years the Cathedral was re–ordered on a model of pilgrimage and

Bishop Harold laid down his pastoral staff and knelt before the communion table in Down Cathedral as his 22 and a half–year ministry as Bishop

Bishop Harold has ordained Iain McAleavey as deacon for an internship in St Donard’s, Bloomfield and Rodney Magennis as deacon for an internship in Belvoir

Services and events at the cathedral over Easter 2019.

Down Cathedral was very privileged to host this recording by St Patrick’s Grammar School and Down High School. We enjoy a close relationship with the

Aged 17–25? Apply for a choral scholarship at Down Cathedral.

Our Pentecost service today was broadcast live nationwide – you can listen again on BBC iPlayer Radio here: Sunday Worship.* *Available until 18 June 2018.

Join us at Down Cathedral for the events in St Patrick week.

Revd Bryan Follis and Revd Chris Matchett installed as canons in Down Cathedral.