Manchester Cathedral

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 becam

e 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.

We are delighted that Revd Canon Timothy Goode will be joining us in July to share insights from his recent book. All ar...
24/06/2026

We are delighted that Revd Canon Timothy Goode will be joining us in July to share insights from his recent book. All are welcome

19/06/2026
18/06/2026

‘It’s Not Just Policy, It’s Personal’ is a campaign to raise awareness of how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns. The resources are designed to build confidence in responding and taking appropriate action.

A suite of resources is available to view and download on our website. These are designed to be flexible and can be used in a way that suits your setting, whether digitally, in print, or as part of local conversations.

Explore the resources here: https://www.manchester.anglican.org/policy-procedure/ -just-policy

Last week the Dean and Cathedral were part of a hosting group welcoming a delegation from Portugal. As well as a special...
18/06/2026

Last week the Dean and Cathedral were part of a hosting group welcoming a delegation from Portugal. As well as a special Portuguese organ recital, the Dean, Canon Marcia and Anthony O'Connor accompanied the delegation on their visit to the Laudato Si Centre at Bishop John's residence in Wardley

Come and join us this August for a very interesting Public LectureThe lecture will consider, through the life and art of...
17/06/2026

Come and join us this August for a very interesting Public Lecture

The lecture will consider, through the life and art of David Bowie, two key figures within Christian existentialism, both of whom emphasised that a truly authentic life can only be lived in relation to God. First, it will consider the so-called ‘father of existential-ism,’ Søren Kierkegaard and his idea of a ‘leap of faith.’ Second, it will consider the more mystical Christianity of Simone Weil and especially her idea of ‘decreation.’ David Bowie was a deeply spiritual person who had a complex relationship with religion. Nevertheless, the lecture well suggest that we might view Bowie as having made Kierkegaard’s leap in 1976, even if it didn’t last, and that we might view Bowie’s approach to art generally through the lens of Weil’s idea of ‘decreation,’ an approach that requires us to get ourselves out of the way.

Alex is a Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. She has published five monographs, the most recent of which unpack philosophical and theological ideas for a general audience through the medium, the lightening rod, that is David Bowie (We’re Nobody’s Children: David Bowie and Existentialism (Counterpress, 2026); David Bowie Outlaw: Essays on Difference, Authenticity, Ethics, Art & Love (Routledge, 2022)). She has pre-sented numerous public lectures on David Bowie and ideas at various festivals in the UK and overseas.

Join us tomorrow for this special event
15/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for this special event

After the morning service today, we held a mission lunch, where people were invited to share their own experiences and p...
14/06/2026

After the morning service today, we held a mission lunch, where people were invited to share their own experiences and participate in planning for further outreach. Some excellent conversations, observations and suggestions made, which will be collared into a report for Chapter. Thanks to all who came

Monday, June 15th marks 30 years since the 1996 Manchester bomb. We are holding a special.service to remember this on Su...
13/06/2026

Monday, June 15th marks 30 years since the 1996 Manchester bomb. We are holding a special.service to remember this on Sunday at 5.30pm. Our Research and Editorial Officer, Cathy Hirst, has been looking at the events of that day and some of our archive material. Read her article below:

30th Anniversary of the IRA bomb

Join us on 16th June for the International Day of Yoga
11/06/2026

Join us on 16th June for the International Day of Yoga

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