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.

UPDATE: The cathedral will reopen on Thursday, 15 February 2024. You are welcome to join us for Holy Communion at 10am. To facilitate the installation

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.

Update: The carol services are now fully booked. Both services will be live-streamed through the Cathedral’s webcam. Once again, due to COVID restrictions, we will

Now that there is a gradual relaxation of some restrictions due to Covid-19, church buildings are permitted to open for private prayer. From 1 June 2020 the doors

In Acts of the Apostles we read that in the days between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, the disciples devoted themselves daily to prayer in the

UPDATE: Please note and share this important change to our St Patrick’s Day programme in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic. You are warmly welcomed

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.

Families, supporters and sponsors gathered in Down Cathedral to celebrate with our three newly ordained priests.