Manchester Cathedral
@mancathedral.bsky.social
Manchester Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester, seat of the Bishop of Manchester and the city's parish church. Welcoming those of all faiths and none.
www.manchestercathedral.org
www.manchestercathedral.org
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday 11th January 2026, 12.30pm
We are delighted to be hosting speakers from @smcreditunion.bsky.social on 11th January
If you can't make the discussion, you can contact them directly to find out more and see how your church can support this community based organisation
Sunday 11th January 2026, 12.30pm
We are delighted to be hosting speakers from @smcreditunion.bsky.social on 11th January
If you can't make the discussion, you can contact them directly to find out more and see how your church can support this community based organisation
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday 11th January 2026, 12.30pm
We are delighted to be hosting speakers from @smcreditunion.bsky.social on 11th January
If you can't make the discussion, you can contact them directly to find out more and see how your church can support this community based organisation
Sunday 11th January 2026, 12.30pm
We are delighted to be hosting speakers from @smcreditunion.bsky.social on 11th January
If you can't make the discussion, you can contact them directly to find out more and see how your church can support this community based organisation
Did you hear our bells on the radio this morning? They are 100 years old today. Catch up on BBC Sounds from 08.25 am.
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Manchester - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Did you hear our bells on the radio this morning? They are 100 years old today. Catch up on BBC Sounds from 08.25 am.
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Really enjoyed this gathering
The best bit was, as I said in my talk, the recognition that a #NetZero world can improve our standards of living & wellbeing
Not just by reducing bills, but also by sharing resources and connecting with our communities in ways that build friendship & neighbourliness
The best bit was, as I said in my talk, the recognition that a #NetZero world can improve our standards of living & wellbeing
Not just by reducing bills, but also by sharing resources and connecting with our communities in ways that build friendship & neighbourliness
Last night was our annual Our Faith Our Planet conference. Speakers shared perspectives from different faiths, read poems, gave updates on eco projects happening across Greater Manchester and delegates even had the opportunity to participate in a quiz!
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Really enjoyed this gathering
The best bit was, as I said in my talk, the recognition that a #NetZero world can improve our standards of living & wellbeing
Not just by reducing bills, but also by sharing resources and connecting with our communities in ways that build friendship & neighbourliness
The best bit was, as I said in my talk, the recognition that a #NetZero world can improve our standards of living & wellbeing
Not just by reducing bills, but also by sharing resources and connecting with our communities in ways that build friendship & neighbourliness
Last night was our annual Our Faith Our Planet conference. Speakers shared perspectives from different faiths, read poems, gave updates on eco projects happening across Greater Manchester and delegates even had the opportunity to participate in a quiz!
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Last night was our annual Our Faith Our Planet conference. Speakers shared perspectives from different faiths, read poems, gave updates on eco projects happening across Greater Manchester and delegates even had the opportunity to participate in a quiz!
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Our Advent and Christmas service schedule is out!
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our Advent and Christmas service schedule is out!
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
Interfaith Week is next week and we are delighted to be hosting this conversation on Hindu-Christian dialogue
All welcome
All welcome
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Interfaith Week is next week and we are delighted to be hosting this conversation on Hindu-Christian dialogue
All welcome
All welcome
In the next of our cathedral bells stories, Alexandra remembers how hearing them shortly after arriving from Hong Kong, helped her settle into this new city
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In the next of our cathedral bells stories, Alexandra remembers how hearing them shortly after arriving from Hong Kong, helped her settle into this new city
Our Advent and Christmas service schedule is out!
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our Advent and Christmas service schedule is out!
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
Come along and join us for some beautiful services, carol singing and festive celebrations at the cathedral
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As we continue to share stories and memories of our cathedral bells, Hanni tells us why they mean so much to her and her husband Jack, who were married in the cathedral this summer
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As we continue to share stories and memories of our cathedral bells, Hanni tells us why they mean so much to her and her husband Jack, who were married in the cathedral this summer
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
As we continue to share stories and memories of our cathedral bells, Hanni tells us why they mean so much to her and her husband Jack, who were married in the cathedral this summer
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As we continue to share stories and memories of our cathedral bells, Hanni tells us why they mean so much to her and her husband Jack, who were married in the cathedral this summer
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
Join us on Nov 10th at 6.30pm as we launch our new bell appeal!
A brilliant morning at Messy Church today. Huge thanks to artist, Rob Floyd, for joining us and for all who came to take part
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A brilliant morning at Messy Church today. Huge thanks to artist, Rob Floyd, for joining us and for all who came to take part
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28 October 1787 Abolitionist Thomas Clarkson preached a sermon at the now @mancathedral.bsky.social invited by local campaigners. The speech rallied the people of Manchester against the slave trade. Within months Manchester had initiated UK’s first mass anti-slave trade petition campaign.
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM
28 October 1787 Abolitionist Thomas Clarkson preached a sermon at the now @mancathedral.bsky.social invited by local campaigners. The speech rallied the people of Manchester against the slave trade. Within months Manchester had initiated UK’s first mass anti-slave trade petition campaign.
On Nov 10th, we are launching a special appeal for our bells. The sound of church bells is very special and we will be sharing some stories and memories people have of the cathedral bells over the next few months
We begin with Basil, who has found solace and hope in the sound of the bells ringing
We begin with Basil, who has found solace and hope in the sound of the bells ringing
October 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On Nov 10th, we are launching a special appeal for our bells. The sound of church bells is very special and we will be sharing some stories and memories people have of the cathedral bells over the next few months
We begin with Basil, who has found solace and hope in the sound of the bells ringing
We begin with Basil, who has found solace and hope in the sound of the bells ringing
This morning, Solomon John, an ordinand on placement with us, preached his first sermon at the cathedral at the 9am service
We are delighted to have Solomon with us for a long term placement and pray for his continuing development as he prepares for ordained ministry
We are delighted to have Solomon with us for a long term placement and pray for his continuing development as he prepares for ordained ministry
October 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This morning, Solomon John, an ordinand on placement with us, preached his first sermon at the cathedral at the 9am service
We are delighted to have Solomon with us for a long term placement and pray for his continuing development as he prepares for ordained ministry
We are delighted to have Solomon with us for a long term placement and pray for his continuing development as he prepares for ordained ministry
We are sad to report that The Very Revd Ken Riley, Dean of Manchester from 1993 to 2005 has died
You can read a statement by our current Dean, The Very Revd Rogers Govender, and an obituary written by Jane Riley, on our website:
manchestercathedral.org/news-events/...
You can read a statement by our current Dean, The Very Revd Rogers Govender, and an obituary written by Jane Riley, on our website:
manchestercathedral.org/news-events/...
Obituary for The Very Revd Kenneth Joseph Riley OBE MA - Manchester Cathedral
manchestercathedral.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We are sad to report that The Very Revd Ken Riley, Dean of Manchester from 1993 to 2005 has died
You can read a statement by our current Dean, The Very Revd Rogers Govender, and an obituary written by Jane Riley, on our website:
manchestercathedral.org/news-events/...
You can read a statement by our current Dean, The Very Revd Rogers Govender, and an obituary written by Jane Riley, on our website:
manchestercathedral.org/news-events/...
Come and join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of our bells and launch an appeal for their next 100 years! Monday 10th November 6.30pm
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Come and join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of our bells and launch an appeal for their next 100 years! Monday 10th November 6.30pm
On November 2nd at 5.30pm, we will be holding our annual Eucharist for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. If you would like to add a name of a loved one, to the list that will be read out, please email office@manchestercathedral.org
October 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On November 2nd at 5.30pm, we will be holding our annual Eucharist for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. If you would like to add a name of a loved one, to the list that will be read out, please email office@manchestercathedral.org
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Prepped for our next Messy Church @mancathedral.bsky.social today. It includes a certain primary school banger
October 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Prepped for our next Messy Church @mancathedral.bsky.social today. It includes a certain primary school banger
Members of the cathedral staff, volunteers and clergy, were able to get a tour of Salford Cathedral, which is nearing the end of its restoration
Great to see the building being lovingly restored, with investment in sustainable features
Great to see the building being lovingly restored, with investment in sustainable features
So lucky to go on a tour of Salford Cathedral, as it comes near the end of its renovation
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
October 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Members of the cathedral staff, volunteers and clergy, were able to get a tour of Salford Cathedral, which is nearing the end of its restoration
Great to see the building being lovingly restored, with investment in sustainable features
Great to see the building being lovingly restored, with investment in sustainable features
A busy morning at the Cathedral!
We are grateful to Mr Rob Knight and to Canon Jo Calladine, chaplain, from HMP Manchester for joining us. Canon Jo talked about giving thanks, a theme addressed in Sunday School. And then, an engaging Bible study as the group continued to explore the book of Job
We are grateful to Mr Rob Knight and to Canon Jo Calladine, chaplain, from HMP Manchester for joining us. Canon Jo talked about giving thanks, a theme addressed in Sunday School. And then, an engaging Bible study as the group continued to explore the book of Job
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A busy morning at the Cathedral!
We are grateful to Mr Rob Knight and to Canon Jo Calladine, chaplain, from HMP Manchester for joining us. Canon Jo talked about giving thanks, a theme addressed in Sunday School. And then, an engaging Bible study as the group continued to explore the book of Job
We are grateful to Mr Rob Knight and to Canon Jo Calladine, chaplain, from HMP Manchester for joining us. Canon Jo talked about giving thanks, a theme addressed in Sunday School. And then, an engaging Bible study as the group continued to explore the book of Job
Tomorrow, Sunday Oct 12th, marks the beginning of Prisons Week
We will be joined by The Revd. Canon Jo Calladine, a chaplain at HMP Manchester, who will be preaching at our main 10.30am Eucharist service. The Governor of HMP Manchester, Rob Knight, will also be speaking. All are welcome
We will be joined by The Revd. Canon Jo Calladine, a chaplain at HMP Manchester, who will be preaching at our main 10.30am Eucharist service. The Governor of HMP Manchester, Rob Knight, will also be speaking. All are welcome
October 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Tomorrow, Sunday Oct 12th, marks the beginning of Prisons Week
We will be joined by The Revd. Canon Jo Calladine, a chaplain at HMP Manchester, who will be preaching at our main 10.30am Eucharist service. The Governor of HMP Manchester, Rob Knight, will also be speaking. All are welcome
We will be joined by The Revd. Canon Jo Calladine, a chaplain at HMP Manchester, who will be preaching at our main 10.30am Eucharist service. The Governor of HMP Manchester, Rob Knight, will also be speaking. All are welcome
A reminder that the cathedral will be closed to visitors today between 11am and 1.30pm.
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused
October 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A reminder that the cathedral will be closed to visitors today between 11am and 1.30pm.
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused
The cathedral will be closed to visitors on Friday 10th October between 11am and 1.30pm. Our public services on Friday will be as follows
Morning Prayer followed by Holy Communion 9am
Evening Prayer 4.30pm
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused'
Morning Prayer followed by Holy Communion 9am
Evening Prayer 4.30pm
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused'
October 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The cathedral will be closed to visitors on Friday 10th October between 11am and 1.30pm. Our public services on Friday will be as follows
Morning Prayer followed by Holy Communion 9am
Evening Prayer 4.30pm
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused'
Morning Prayer followed by Holy Communion 9am
Evening Prayer 4.30pm
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused'
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;
let us pray with one heart and mind
let us pray with one heart and mind
October 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;
let us pray with one heart and mind
let us pray with one heart and mind
On behalf of the Cathedral Chapter I am delighted with the appointment of Bishop Sarah as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. We send warm wishes to her in this time of preparation for this call. May God’s Spirit guide her as she leads us in mission in these challenging times!
Dean of Manchester
Dean of Manchester
October 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
On behalf of the Cathedral Chapter I am delighted with the appointment of Bishop Sarah as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. We send warm wishes to her in this time of preparation for this call. May God’s Spirit guide her as she leads us in mission in these challenging times!
Dean of Manchester
Dean of Manchester