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Vacancy: Residentiary Canon Pastor

Date online: 13 May 2016

The closing date for this position has now passed.The Bishop of Manchester, in consultation with the Dean and Chapter, seeks to appoint a Canon Pastor at this busy, urban Cathedral. This new ...

Revealing the Cathedral’s ceiling bosses

Date online: 9 May 2016

Revealing the Cathedral’s ceiling bosses

If you have visited the Cathedral recently, you have seen the scaffolding around the Quire for the structural works to the Pulpitum. While the scaffolding has temporarily obscured the medieval ...

Manchester Children’s Choir relaunching Saturday 7 May

Date online: 29 April 2016

Manchester Children’s Choir relaunching Saturday 7 May

Manchester Cathedral is pleased to announce the relaunch of Manchester Children’s Choir. Manchester Children’s Choir was founded in 1920s by composer Sir Hamilton Harty, who had the aim to make ...

Café Conversations about the European Referendum

Date online: 28 April 2016

Confused about how to vote in the European Referendum on 23 June? Frustrated with the in/out arguments? On Monday 9 May 2016, (6pm to 8pm), Manchester Cathedral presents a chance to talk about how ...

AGM & Easter Vestry Reports now available!

Date online: 28 April 2016

The AGM & Easter Vestry Reports are now available for download in readiness for the meeting on Sunday 8 May 2016.Hard copies will be available at back of Church from Sunday 1 May and then from the ...

Elisabeth Quick to represent Manchester Cathedral at Diamond Fund Concert

Date online: 19 April 2016

Elisabeth Quick to represent Manchester Cathedral at Diamond Fund Concert

Nation's choristers will swell the sound of music in St Paul'sTo help raise funds to ensure that the nation's world-renowned cathedral music is preserved for the future, the Friends of Cathedral ...

The Capture the Cathedral competition is now open!

Date online: 18 April 2016

The Capture the Cathedral competition is now open!

The Capture the Cathedral photography competition is now in its fourth year.Photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels are invited to 'Capture the Cathedral' in different and ...

Beacon to be lit at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday on Thursday 21 April

Date online: 13 April 2016

To celebrate The Queen’s 90th Birthday, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will invite Her Majesty The Queen to light the Principal Beacon on 21st April at Windsor Castle. This will be followed ...

Prayers for Lahore

Date online: 28 March 2016

On Saturday 2 April, members of the public are invited to join us for a special prayer vigil to remember the victims of the Taliban bombing in Lahore, Pakistan in which over 70 people were killed. ...

Cathedral Office

Date online: 24 March 2016

The Cathedral office will close on Thursday 24 March 2016 at 4.30pm and will reopen on Monday 4 April 2016 at 8.30am. If you have an urgent enquiry during this period, please ring the Cathedral on ...

A special prayer station has been set up in Manchester Cathedral to remember the people of Brussels

Date online: 23 March 2016

A special prayer station has been set up in Manchester Cathedral to remember the people of Brussels

A special prayer station has been set up in Manchester Cathedral to remember the people of Brussels.Loving God, Welcome into your arms the victims of violence and terrorism. Comfort their ...

Capture the Cathedral 2016

Date online: 21 March 2016

Capture the Cathedral 2016

The Capture the Cathedral photography competition is now in its fourth year. The 2016 competition will open on Monday 18 April 2016.Photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels ...

Manchester Cathedral Clergy embark on Easter ‘sole’ searching with shoe shining initiative at Manchester Arndale and The Printworks

Date online: 21 March 2016

Manchester Cathedral Clergy embark on Easter ‘sole’ searching with shoe shining initiative at Manchester Arndale and The Printworks

On Maundy Thursday (24 March), Manchester Cathedral clergy will continue the tradition of shining the shoes of the people of Manchester.This quirky idea has a serious message aiming to emulate ...

Friday 18 March 2016

Date online: 18 March 2016

The Cathedral will close to visitors at 12.30pm as we prepare for the funeral of Tony Warren.Holy Communion at 1.10pm will take place as usual. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sing the Cathedral: Disney and Friends!

Date online: 17 March 2016

Sing the Cathedral: Disney and Friends!

Tuesday 12 April 2016 (10.30am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 12.30pm)Come to Manchester Cathedral this Easter and experience a very special musical tour with our Education Officer, Pam Elliott and ...

Building works at Manchester Cathedral

Date online: 15 March 2016

Watch the updated video to find out about the building works at Manchester Cathedral.