• 31 December 2019

Dates for your diary in 2020

Advance notice of just some of the events coming up in the diocese in 2020, beginning with the Consecration of our new Bishop on 25 January and his installation in the diocesan cathedrals in February. 

25 January: Consecration of Ven David McClay as Bishop of Down and Dromore

08 February: Saturday Night Live hosted by Bangor Parish

09 February: Installation of the Bishop in Dromore Cathedral

16 February: Installation of the Bishop in Down Cathedral 

26 February: Ash Wednesday

06–08 March: Confirmation Youth Weekend 2020 

17 March: St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Saul Church and Down Cathedral

02 April: DDYC Youth Workers Network

04 April: SNL hosted by Hope Community Church

10 April: Good Friday

12 April: Easter Sunday

07–09 May: General Synod 2020, Croke Park Meetings and Events Centre, Dublin

06 June: Summer Saturday Night Live (venue to be announced) 

08 June: Essentials Training Day (youth and children’s leaders)

05–07 June: Albany Convention

25 June: Down & Dromore Diocesan Synod (Venue to be announced)

26 June–30 June: Summer Madness 

Kilbroney Camps (dates to be confirmed)

  • 26 July–30 July Junior Camp
  • 31 July–4 August Middle Camp 
  • 05–09 August Senior Camp
  • 10–12 August J.A.M. Camp

01–04 September: Bible Week

05–08 October: Clergy and Leaders Conference