Dean Rogers Govender

Greetings in the Lord!

Welcome to the website of Manchester Cathedral, Mother Church of the Diocese of Manchester in the Church of England!

Manchester, one of England’s great cities, is both medieval and modern. The first reaction of most visitors to our city is usually WOW!

In recent years more than fifteen thousand people have moved into the city centre as residents. Since the IRA bomb in 1996 the people of this city have risen above this tragedy with new hope and life. The cathedral, also damaged by the bomb, is at the heart of this thriving community, seeking to be a praying, worshipping, inclusive and welcoming community. 

The Cathedral Chapter has begun a process of evaluation and strategic planning for mission and ministry for the next five years. We hope that a clear vision and plan will emerge from this important exercise.

We have growing links with cathedrals in our link dioceses of Namibia, Lahore and Tampere (Finland). An emerging link with the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York is being explored.

Please be encouraged to look at the information on this website. Through our various ministries on offer ponder the amazing mystery of God revealed in human form, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. May the Lord’s blessing be on you this day!

Rogers Govender