Diocese of Down & Dromore

Cross–community Centenary Vigil at Down Cathedral

On 30 June, the eve of the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Down Cathedral was the venue for a cross–community prayer vigil to remember all who died in the events of 1916.

Remembering the Somme this weekend

Today and this weekend we commemorate the centenary of the 

Bangor Parish bell ringers remember their fallen today

Of all the bell towers in the British Isles, Bangor Parish has the distinction of having lost the most ringers in the Great War, with three killed on the first day of the Somme...

Church of Ireland Council for Mission Launches Prayer Appeal for the Persecuted Church

The Church of Ireland Council for Mission has launched a prayer appeal to support persecuted Christians around the world. The appeal follows a resolution by the General Synod in...

Appointment to Dundela

The Archdeacon of Clogher, the Venerable Helene Steed, has been appointed incumbent of the Parish of Dundela in Down Diocese. 

A Peal for the Somme

The Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland is inviting cathedrals, churches and communities across the Island of Ireland to participate in

New community allotment takes shape at Movilla Abbey Church

An exciting mission project has begun to take shape in the grounds of Movilla Abbey Church, Newtownards, with the creation of an allotment that will benefit the whole community.

Ancient Seagoe Bell a powerful reminder of enduring Christian witness