About us
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 half of the city of Belfast, the whole of County Down and parts of County Armagh, east of the River Bann. The diocese is the second largest with a church population of around 91,000 people.
As a united diocese we work under one Bishop, but each of the two original dioceses have a Cathedral and their own set of officers.
The Right Reverend Harold Miller, Bishop of Down and Dromore
"Being a bishop in the Church of God is a humbling and deeply rewarding experience. It is a real privilege and joy to lead the Diocese of Down and Dromore at the beginning of the 21st Century. If you were to ask me about my own vision and passion for the church in this generation and diocese it is this: That we should see the Kingdom of Heaven revealed in each of those churches in a tangible way".
Cathedrals
The United Diocese of Down and Dromore has two cathedrals: Down Cathedral and Dromore Cathedral. The Diocese also shares Belfast Cathedral with the Diocese of Connor.
Diocesan Council and Office Holders in Diocese
Details of Diocesan Council and office holders within the United Diocese of Down and Dromore.
Church of Ireland House
Church of Ireland House, located beside St Anne's in the heart of the bustling Cathedral Quarter,
is the administrative home of the the Diocese of Down and Dromore and the Diocese of Connor.
Methodist / Church of Ireland Covenant
One of the most encouraging developments in inter-church relationships in Ireland in recent years, was the signing of the Methodist / Church of Ireland Covenant on 26 September 2002.