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Special prayers at Evensong in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Date online: 9 September 2015

In honour of Queen Elizabeth II who today becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history, special prayers will be said during Evensong at 5.30pm. The service will end with the National ...

Heritage Open Day, 12 September 2015

Date online: 8 September 2015

Heritage Open Day, 12 September 2015

A Wedding Drama at Manchester Cathedral, Medieval Myth-Making and Unlocking the Royal ChartersManchester Cathedral celebrates Heritage Open Day this Saturday, 12 September, with a full programme ...

Manchester Cathedral sets up prayer station for refugees

Date online: 4 September 2015

Manchester Cathedral has set up a prayer station for the people of Greater Manchester to pray for refugees.The Very Reverend Rogers Govender, Dean of Manchester said: “Manchester Cathedral ...

Vacancy: Chorister Recruitment Officer

Date online: 4 September 2015

The Dean and Canons seek to appoint a Chorister Recruitment Officer to deliver a vigorous recruitment programme for the statutory choir by establishing a robust and effective marketing campaign that ...

Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir visit Tewkesbury

Date online: 3 September 2015

Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir tour to Tewkesbury

Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir recently visited Tewkesbury. The Sub-Organist, Geoffrey Woollatt, talks about the trip."This year's Voluntary Choir tour to Tewkesbury was a great success. ...

Manchester Cathedral to fly the Rainbow flag for Manchester Pride

Date online: 27 August 2015

This year marks 25 years of Manchester Pride with the annual Big Weekend taking place from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August. The theme for the Manchester Pride Parade is Devotion. Manchester Cathedral ...

New episode available on Manchester Cathedral TV

Date online: 26 August 2015

New episode available on Manchester Cathedral TV

Visitor Services Manager, Dympna Gould, reveals some of the secrets of Manchester Cathedral in this extended extract from the spring edition of The Guide.The institution, which dates its origins ...

The Friends of Manchester Cathedral

Date online: 12 August 2015

The Friends of Manchester Cathedral

The Friends of Manchester Cathedral have supported our work for over 70 Years. The Friends have made additions to the building that will last for generations, everything from new windows to helping ...

Introducing our new Verger

Date online: 10 August 2015

Introducing our new Verger

We would like to introduce our new Verger, Mike Jenkinson joined the Vergers' team on Monday 10 August. Here are a few words from Mike:"I've lived in and around Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme ...

Manchester Cathedral’s youngest tour guide Blaise takes families on a medieval safari for Dig the City 2015

Date online: 29 July 2015

 Manchester Cathedral’s youngest tour guide Blaise takes families on a medieval safari for Dig the City 2015

Manchester Cathedral plays host to a huge range of events, exhibitions and tours this summer, but one event or more particularly, one guide, stands out in the line-up.Blaise Wilcockson, at the ...

Looking for ways to entertain the little ones during the school holidays?

Date online: 22 July 2015

Looking for ways to entertain the little ones during the school holidays?

There are a variety of fun, family activities taking place at Manchester Cathedral during the school holidays. Visit Cathedral Kids to find out more!

Minutes of the AGM and Easter Vestry Meeting 2015

Date online: 20 July 2015

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting and Easter Vestry Meeting are now available to download.Annual General Meeting, 3 May 2015 Easter Vestry Meeting, 3 May 2015

Capture the Cathedral: The People's Choice

Date online: 14 July 2015

Capture the Cathedral: The People's Choice

The Capture the Cathedral exhibition has proved a great success with our visitors. Whilst the exhibition has been on display, members of the public have been given the opportunity to vote for their ...

Services from July to September 2015

Date online: 8 July 2015

The Cathedral Choirs are on holiday from Monday 6 July until Tuesday 8 September. Evening services will be said at 4.30pm, unless there is a visiting choir. Please refer to the service schedule for ...

Friday 3 July 2015

Date online: 2 July 2015

It is necessary to disconnect the electricity supply on Friday 3 July and so the Cathedral offices will be closed for the day.The building will remain open to the general public and services will ...

Vacancy: Chorister Recruitment Officer

Date online: 2 July 2015

Chorister Recruitment OfficerThe Dean and Canons of Manchester Cathedral seek to appoint a Chorister Recruitment Officer to deliver a vigorous recruitment programme for the statutory choir by ...