Welcome!
The Diocese of Down and Dromore is one of the 12 dioceses of the Church of Ireland, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We are the second largest diocese with a church population of 91,000 people ministered to in 79 parishes.
Since 1997, we have been led by Bishop Harold Miller, who best expresses the Kingdom vision that galvanises and inspires us.
Calling all youth leaders!
Each month, MINDSET will be offering support and training to youth leaders in St Elizabeth's, Dundonald, beginning 9th February.
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Job opportunities in the diocese
There are several vacancies in the Diocese of Down and Dromore. Clergy posts in Holywood Parish, a position for a worship leader in Dromore Cathedral, a sexton at Willowfield Parish, a Youth Co-ordinator and an administrative post, also at Willowfield. Click here for more information . -
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. Knocknagoney Rector: David Brown That we would increasingly grow to be a people who express their love for each other That we would build on the... -
Not just a one night stand
The 'Not Just a One Night Stand' conference on Wednesday 10th February in Orangefield Presbyterian Church (6.30pm) is part of Marriage Week 2010. It aims to support young people as they navigate the Christian perspective on developing their 'relational intelligence'. For more details and to download a booking form, visit... -
Church and Community - a call for possible Board members
A new Board is being established to provide a practical response to the Church's ministry within the community by raising awareness of social issues; offering help dealing with parish-community outreach; and providing comment and research. The Board (Interim Board for Social Theology inAction) seeks expressions of interest from individuals with...
Archbishop warmly welcomes political agreement
Statement on political agreement from The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.
NI Young people still in love with marriage
Despite rising divorce rates, new figures reveal that over 90% of Northern Ireland's young people still aspire to marriage.