Welcome to Manchester Cathedral

Rogers Govender
Dean of Manchester

Thank you for visiting our website and I hope you will soon be able to visit Manchester Cathedral set in the vibrant city centre of Manchester, surrounded by shops and offices where thousands of people meet for business, work, shopping and leisure. In the midst of this great city we also have many urban challenges including poverty and homelessness. Our calling is to be a Christian community celebrating our diversity, supporting those in need and creating hope in the love of God in Jesus Christ. We serve a large, diverse urban diocese and county with ten towns which includes the two cities of Manchester and Salford. 

Our vision is to grow and build a community that makes a difference in our society and the wider world through the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We seek to live out our faith in God in practical ways and to be an inclusive Cathedral as we see the grace of God at work around us. I am also pleased to say that we make great music through our choirs and musicians and you can experience this at our regular services during the week and on Sundays.

This website will provide helpful information if you are seeking to explore the Christian faith, attend a service of worship or planning a visit. If we can be of further assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact us.

God bless you!

We are open to visitors (9.30 am to 4.00 pm) daily and for worshipers wishing to attend daily services from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. (Please check our weekly service schedule for specific times of services taking place throughout the week as these are sometimes subject to change)

 

Today's Services

Monday 04 Dec 2023

09:00 Morning Prayer (Quire)
13:10 Holy Communion (Jesus Chapel )
17:30 Chroal Evensong (Quire)

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W/C Sunday, 3 December 2023

Festive events at Manchester Cathedral 2023

Date online: 27 November 2023

Festive events at Manchester Cathedral 2023

Advent and Christmas Services at Manchester Cathedral

Date online: 27 November 2023

Advent and Christmas Services at Manchester Cathedral

Worship with us during the festive season.

Advent Conversations

Date online: 26 November 2023

Advent Conversations

Join us each Sunday to chat about the meaning of Advent.

Christmas Day Eucharist live on BBC One!

Date online: 21 November 2023

Christmas Day Eucharist live on BBC One!

Our Christmas morning eucharist will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.

Interfaith vigil for peace in the Middle East

Date online: 2 November 2023

Interfaith vigil for peace in the Middle East

Join us on Tuesday 7 November from 7-8pm for an silent vigil of prayer.People of all faiths and none are invited to gather in the Cathedral’s central Nave area to pray in contemplative silence ...

Help us shape the future of our community cohesion work

Date online: 2 November 2023

Help us shape the future of our community cohesion work

Dean Rogers Govender invites you to help us shape the future of Manchester Cathedral's Challenging Hate Fourm on 7 November.

Greater Manchester Caribbean And African Community Carol Service

Date: Monday, 4 December 2023

Greater Manchester Caribbean And African Community Carol Service

You are warmly invited to the Greater Manchester Caribbean and African Community Carol Service, hosted by the Dean of Manchester. As we look ahead to the close of 2023, we're excited to bring ...

Greater Manchester Chamber Carol Concert 2023

Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Greater Manchester Chamber Carol Concert 2023

We are pleased to invite members, guests and family to our 2023 Carol Concert, taking place in the spectacular surroundings of Manchester Cathedral kindly sponsored by D+H ...

Julian Prayer Group

Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Julian Prayer Group

A Julian Meeting is usually 6-15 people of various denominations, both lay people and clergy, who meet regularly in a house, church, or chapel.  There is a short meditation on a theme ...

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Christmas Wishes Concert - 2023’s most heart-warming celebration!

Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2023

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Christmas Wishes Concert - 2023’s most heart-warming celebration!

Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy inspiring stories and festive readings from celebrity guests, sing your favourite carols and listen to live music. All while helping raise vital funds to help ...

Henshaws Carols by Candlelight

Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Henshaws Carols by Candlelight

On Wednesday 6 December the Henshaws Carols by Candelight concert will hit at Manchester Cathedral. We will have a number of fantastic performers including: Dave Steele (The Blind ...

Manchester Cathedral Christmas Tree Lights Switch On 2023

Date: Thursday, 7 December 2023

Manchester Cathedral Christmas Tree Lights Switch On 2023

Please join us on Thursday 7 December at 6:15 pm at Manchester Cathedral as we sing carols for the annual lighting up of our Christmas Tree. All are welcome to attend this short ...

The Lord Mayor of Manchester's Christmas Carol Concert

Date: Thursday, 7 December 2023

The Lord Mayor of Manchester's Christmas Carol Concert

The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert. We're delighted to be able to return to a fabulous Christmas tradition, The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert at Manchester Cathedral.  ...

Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration 2023

Date: Friday, 8 December 2023

Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration 2023

We’re delighted to be bring the famous Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration back to Manchester Cathedral. Join us for a fun packed, festive afternoon filled with live music and ...

Handel's Messiah

Date: Saturday, 9 December 2023

Handel's Messiah

A Festive Classic, join Manchester Baroque and Manchester Cathedral Choir for an evening you won't forget. The only Messiah in Manchester performed on historical instruments hear this ...