Diocese of Down & Dromore

Black Santa sends Matthew to Sea!

Wheelchair–bound Matthew Davis from Carrowdore took an exciting sea voyage in 2018, with the help of funding from the Black Santa Sit–out at St Anne’s Cathedral.

220 charities benefit from Belfast Cathedral’s Black Santa Appeal

Oldest surviving parish register in Ireland reflects turbulent times

Archivists and historians will welcome the latest 

Black Santa grants focus on homelessness and mental health

Two hundred and twenty local charities, including those working with the homeless and with people with mental health issues, will receive grants from Belfast Cathedral’s Black...

Three appointments in the diocese

We’re delighted to announce three clerical appointments in the Diocese of Down.

Vacancy for Parish Administrator, Dundela

The Rector and Select Vestry of St Mark’s are looking for a self–motivated enthusiastic and well organised individual to fulfil the role of Parish Administrator for 12 hours per...

Opportunities in the diocese

Read about current opportunities for training and ministry in the diocese which are still open for applications.

Why not try Alpha?

The start of the year is a great time to run an Alpha Course and quite a few of our churches are doing just that in January and February.