Belfast Cathedral

13/06/2026

All are invited to join us at 11am on Sunday 14th June, with the choir and choristers of the cathedral, for Choral Eucharist on the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher: Rev Julie Bell.
Celebrant: Rev Janice Elsdon.
Setting: The Wiltshire Service by Richard Shepherd.
Motet: "Let all the world in every corner sing."
Words - George Herbert, Music George Dyson.

"Loving Father, sustain us with your Spirit, that we may serve you here on earth, until our joy is complete in heaven."

Due to the postponement until November of the "Saying Goodbye" service, organised by the Mariposa Trust, our 3.30pm service will be said Evening Prayer (Order 1).

11/06/2026

Privileged to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the installation today, of the Reverend Dr Richard Kerr.

Dr Kerr was last present at Belfast Cathedral for the Racial Justice Sunday service on 8th February, 2026.

We hold the new Moderator of the Prebyterian Church in our prayers as he takes up his role in a very difficult week for our city and province, and at a most challenging time for his church.

11/06/2026

Due to the current uncertainty, we regret that there will be no 5.30pm service of Choral Evensong at Belfast Cathedral on Friday 12th June.

In addition the "Saying Goodbye Service" organised by the Mariposa Trust for 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon 14th June, is postponed until a new date in the early autumn.

We regret any inconvenience this will cause.

We also pray God's healing to those who have been attacked and seriously injured this week, and God's presence with all in our community and cathedral family who feel afraid or threatened at this time.

06/06/2026

Please join us this Sunday 7th June for our cathedral worship.

11am - Cathedral Choral Eucharist.
Preacher and Celebrant, the Dean.
Communion Setting: Service in C and F by Charles Villiers Stanford.
Motet: "O sacrum convivium" Music Dan Locklair
All welcome

3.30pm - British Legion Service to Commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July, 1916.
Preacher: Rev Dr Isaac Thompson MBE TD DL
Act of Remembrance led by Dr I Thompson and Rev P Rutherford.
Setting: Evening Service in D, music by Herbert Brewer
Anthem: "Do not stand at my grave and weep", music by Colin Mawby

03/06/2026

Last Friday was a day of great joy in the life of Belfast Cathedral, as we celebrated the marriage of our Organist and Master of Music, Mr Jack Wilson, to his bride, Miss Holly Aston. 💐

Surrounded by family and friends, we gathered for a beautiful Nuptial Mass filled with prayer, thanksgiving, and a feast of glorious music.

The Cathedral Choir was directed by the distinguished organist and choral conductor Mr Richard Hills, with our own Sub-Organist and Assistant Master of Music, Mr Jack McCabe, providing masterful accompaniment. 🎹

The service was led by the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev’d Stephen Forde, assisted by the Rev’d Julie Bell, the Rev’d Janice Elsdon, and the Rev’d Dr Ros Lane.

Among the musical highlights was the world premiere of ‘These I Can Promise’, a newly commissioned work by Sir John Rutter, setting words by Mark Twain. Its first performance formed a particularly memorable part of a service marked by beauty, joy, and celebration.

Pictured here alongside members of the Cathedral Choir and clergy, Jack and Holly begin their married life together with our warmest congratulations, prayers, and every blessing for the years ahead! ❤️

01/06/2026

This year, our partnership Service of Reflection, on 21st June, the longest day of the year, is hosted by St Peter's Cathedral. This service, which has been held at St Anne's Cathedral in previous years, reflects on the cost to all of The Troubles in our land.

Every year on 21st June, we gather for the Day of Reflection.

The annual Day of Reflection is a moment for our whole society to remember those who suffered during the conflict, from every corner of our society.

This year’s Service for the Day of Reflection will be held in St Peter's Cathedral Belfast, where victims, survivors, church leaders and political representatives stand side by side to remember and to reflect.

Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

🕊️ 3pm, Sunday 21 June 2026
📍 St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast

30/05/2026

Please join us on at 11am on Sunday, 31st May for Sung Eucharist to celebrate Trinity Sunday.
Preacher: Revd Dr Bob Cotter. Celebrant: The Dean.
Featuring The Galloway setting by Sir James McMillan.

"Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty"

Also Sung Evening Prayer at 3.30pm.
All very welcome,

29/05/2026

Looking forward to welcoming members of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) from around the world to Belfast Cathedral on 28 June and 4 July 2026.

This June, Anglicans from around the world will gather in Belfast for ACC-19.

ACC-19 is the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, one of the Instruments of Communion of the Anglican Communion.

Hosted by the Church of Ireland and organised by the Anglican Communion Office, the gathering will bring together bishops, clergy and lay representatives for worship, prayer, Bible study, discussion and shared discernment.

The theme for ACC-19 is ‘Called to One Hope’, from Ephesians 4:4-6.

Read more about ACC-19: https://bit.ly/4l401kQ


Church of Ireland

25/05/2026

Congratulations to the Very Reverend Martin Magill, Parish Priest of St John's Parish, Falls Road, installed as an Ecumenical Canon of St Anne's Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday afternoon, 24th June.

Also pictured: Ecumenical Canons Dr Janet Unsworth and Dr Colin McClure with the preacher, the Reverend Steve Stockman, Minister of Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, University Street.

Martin Magill is also pictured with his wider family, and with colleagues and friends who shared in the celebrations of the day.

24/05/2026

📯 Summer Organ Festival 📯

We are delighted to host several organists from across the province, alongside our own staff organists, for our inaugural 2026 Summer Organ Festival, held each Saturday beginning at 1.10pm!

Come and experience the thrilling sound of our Harrison & Harrison organ, currently undergoing exciting tonal changes with joint efforts by Nicholson & Co, and the Pipe Organ Preservation Company. Our newly installed camera display system will allow you to view, as well as listen to, each recitalist. 🎥

Recitals are 50 minutes each, with light refreshments provided. A retiring collection will be held in aid of the Cathedral Organ Fund.

Full details can be found below. All are most welcome, and we hope that you can join us! 🎹