Diocese of Down & Dromore

Revd Mark Harvey becomes rector of Shankill Parish, Lurgan

Join in Day of Prayer for a Peaceful ‘Twelfth’

In recent years Divine Healing Ministries (DHM) has held a day of prayer for a Peaceful ‘Twelfth’ and for healing in our land. 

Knocknamuckley welcomes their new rector

Bishop Harold has instituted Revd Geoffrey Haugh as rector of Knocknamuckley in Dromore Diocese. 

Belfast to Dublin–Mount Merrion cyclists cross the finish line

Mount Merrion’s Revd Adrian Green and his team have just completed a fundraising bike ride from Dublin to Belfast, a distance of 134 miles. 

Down Cathedral hosts L’Arche World Federation Festival Service

Down Cathedral played host to hundreds of international visitors on Sunday 25 June, as one of several venues in the town who welcomed delegates from the L’Arche International Feder...

Victoria Cross hero remembered by his home parish

A young soldier from Co Down, who died in France 100 years ago, was remembered today in a service in the Church of St Philip and St James, Holywood. 

Church leaders urge NI politicians to strike a power–sharing deal

Church leaders have urged Northern Ireland’s politicians that “the most vulnerable are at greater risk” if they cannot strike a power–sharing deal. 

Two appointments to parishes in the diocese

Appointments have been made to two parishes in Down Diocese.