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Manchester Cathedral Mother church of the Diocese of Manchester, seat of the Bishop of Manchester and the city's parish church. This is an invitation to join us. Not to be missed

Our vision is to be a place of worship, prayer & welcome, serving God and all people through its hospitality, education, music, and social inclusion Manchester Cathedral has been centre stage in its city’s history for 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built. In 1847 a new Manchester diocese was created and this historic church became a Cathedral. This Grade I listed masterpiece has not only provided a stage on which the city of Manchester’s compelling history has been played out but also provided some of the leading actors for this narrative. Century after century the stone walls have survived wars and bombings, Henry VIII’s reformation and Queen Elizabeth I’s spy, witnessed the birth of the world’s anti-slavery movement and lived the Industrial Revolution first hand. There are medieval quires and ancient archives, bees on the roof and kangaroos carved on thrones, choristers running to practice and artists drawing in aisles. Classical music concerts served with coffee and wines fairs set to jazz. The doors are open 7 days a week and the admission is free. Do not miss one of the most interesting churches in the land at the heart of one of the most exciting cities on Earth. This is Manchester’s Cathedral.

All are welcome to join us for our annual Eucharist for the Commemoration of the Faithful DepartedMonday 2nd November 5....
25/10/2026

All are welcome to join us for our annual Eucharist for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Monday 2nd November 5.30pm

The National Emergency Briefing, presented by Chris Packham, is being shown around the country and we are pleased that, ...
24/10/2026

The National Emergency Briefing, presented by Chris Packham, is being shown around the country and we are pleased that, on 14th November, we will be showing it at the cathedral.

It presents the national implications of climate and nature breakdown - along with credible, positive responses - in a single, accessible account. Following the film, there is time for discussion and feedback

Book your free tickets here (aged 16+ only):

We will be hosting a showing of the National Emergency Briefing. Come along watch the film and join the discussion

Our Small Sounds group continues every Monday for preschool children. Join us for an hour of fun and music!Email emma.ba...
22/10/2026

Our Small Sounds group continues every Monday for preschool children. Join us for an hour of fun and music!
Email [email protected] for more details

22/10/2026

Heavenly Honey - relaunch of the cathedral bee project!

We are 'buzzing' that our cathedral bee project has had a full revamp and is relaunching as Heavenly Honey! Over the next few years we will develop opportunities for people to 'bee' involved in supporting the bees on our roof. This project is very important to us as a cathedral, from both its environmental and social benefits, and there has been a 'hive' of activity to relaunch.

You can get involved straight away with supporting the project in a number of ways. Our honey will be sold through the cathedral and there is now an opportunity to sponsor part or all of a hive - a great gift, maybe, for someone?

Email [email protected] for more details and keep an eye out for updates here

A new photo exhibition is coming to the cathedral soon - details below
21/10/2026

A new photo exhibition is coming to the cathedral soon - details below

This evening we hosted a fascinating discussion on reparations and global poverty. Professor Michael Taylor, former dire...
20/10/2026

This evening we hosted a fascinating discussion on reparations and global poverty. Professor Michael Taylor, former director of Christian opened with a rich paper, followed with an equally rich response by Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion at Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Opportunity for questions and conversations gave rise to reflections on the Church's role in this area today

Many thanks to the speakers and all who came

Our next Clergy and Cancer group meeting is on Tuesday 27 October at 2pm. We meet in the Manchester Cathedral Library. I...
19/10/2026

Our next Clergy and Cancer group meeting is on Tuesday 27 October at 2pm. We meet in the Manchester Cathedral Library. If you are a clergy person living with cancer or are in remission and would like to talk with clergy friends with similar experience come and join us.

The group facilitator is Revd Fiona Jenkinson, Hospital Chaplain at the Christie Hospital. For more information feel free to contact our Cathedral Chaplain - Canon Marcia Wall - [email protected]

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