Diocese of Down & Dromore

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About Us

We are one of the two biggest dioceses of the Church of Ireland and our parishes are to be found in County Down and part of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.

Bishop David McClay

Bishop David McClay

Rt Revd David McClay was elected Bishop of the United Dioceses of Down and Dromore on Monday 4 November 2019 and consecrated in St Anne’s Cathedral on 25 January 2020.

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Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

We bring before God our parishes and all aspects of diocesan life in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. Pray with us.

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Church Planting in the Diocese

Church Planting in the Diocese

At Diocesan Synod in June 2013, Bishop Harold Miller shared God’s missional call on the diocese to embark on a new era of church planting.

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Diocesan Events

Diocesan Events

It’s always a blessing when the people of the diocese meet together, whether it’s for our annual business meeting, for celebration or for worship and teaching.

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Who's who

Who's who

Names and contact details for senior clergy, diocesan staff and office holders in Down and Dromore.

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Cathedrals

Cathedrals

The United Diocese of Down and Dromore has 2 cathedrals: Down Cathedral and Dromore Cathedral. The diocese also shares Belfast Cathedral with the Diocese of Connor.

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Link Dioceses

Link Dioceses

As part of our commitment to the wider church, the Diocese of Down and Dromore is linked with other dioceses in the Anglican Communion.

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St Patrick's Ballymacarrett

St Patrick's Ballymacarrett

On 20 June 2024, Bishop David McClay announced a bold and exciting initiative to breathe new life into the worshipping community of St Patrick’s, Ballymacarrett.

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What we believe

What we believe

We are disciples of Jesus Christ, worshippers of God the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and subscribers to the Creeds of the early Church.

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Contact us

Contact us

All the details you need to contact the office and members of the diocesan team.

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Press & media

Press & media

The diocese offers parishes support with press and media enquiries via the Diocesan Communications Officer.

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Central Church

Central Church

The Church of Ireland’s central staff in Belfast, working for departments of the Representative Church Body and for the General Synod.

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