Welcome!
Down and Dromore is one of 12 dioceses in the Church of Ireland which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It covers the north east of Ireland and includes Saul church and the burial place of St Patrick at Down Cathedral.
On 17th March we are proud to celebrate the faith and missionary heritage of Patrick with an annual festival which draws hundreds of visitors from Ireland and abroad.
Do have a look at the video above to get a flavour of this memorable event and plan to join us this year with your family when the theme is 'Pass it On'.
Jos clashes - Archbishop Ben writes
Following recent violent clashes near Jos, Nigeria, which have left hundreds dead, Archbishop Ben Kwashi speaks out.
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Vacancy for pastoral worker at Willowfield
Willowfield Parish Church, Belfast, seeks to appoint a Pastoral Worker (part time) with special responsibility for ministry to Women and Seniors. For further information and job description please contact Willowfield Parish Church Office on 028 9045 7654 or email: office@willowfieldchurch.co.uk To apply please send letter of application with your CV... -
Stainer's 'Crucifixion' at St Mark's Dundela
The Choir of St. Mark's, Dundela along with guests from other local choirs, will perform 'Crucifixion' by Sir John Stainer on 18th March at 8pm in the church. Ashley Fulton, tenor Michael Brown, bass Peter Hunter, musical director Proceeds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Alzheimers Society,... -
Pray for the diocese
Using the diocesan cycle of prayer , we can briefly journey with our brothers and sisters asking God to bless and enable them in their mission. Titanic Chaplain: Chris Bennett For wisdom and discernment in the early days of The Dock Church For meaningful encounters with the people of the Titanic Quarter... -
AMICUM 2010
The second meeting of the Anglican-Methodist International Commission for Unity in Mission (AMICUM) has taken place near Bath, England, 19-26 February 2010. Bishop Harold is Co-Chair of the Commission and the meeting was, hosted by the World Methodist Council, at the Ammerdown Centre. The Commission benefited greatly from the opportunity... -
Maize N' Grace information evening
International preacher, Angus Buchan, will visit Ireland from 10th -12th June and speak in the Ecclesville Equestrian Centre, Fintona. There will be an information evening in the Jethro Centre on 16th March at 8pm when church leaders can hear more about the event. Angus Buchan is a farmer from South...
Religious vote could decide the election
Voters with a religious faith could determine the outcome of the general election, according to a new poll published by Theos, the public theology think tank.
A tribute to Derick Bingham
Bishop Harold pays a personal tribute to Derick Bingham, one of the great Bible Teachers of our generation, who died last weekend.