St Columb's Cathedral within the walled city of Londonderry. The Cathedral is the mother church of the Church of Ireland
in the Diocese of Derry and is the parish church of Templemore.
Lenten lunchtime lectures
Arrangements are in place at the moment to run the series of lunchtime lectures on Thursdays in Lent. To facilitate the speaker, however, the opening address will be given on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd at 1pm in the Cathedral, by Mr Alf McCreary former editor of the Belfast Telegraph and noted author and columnist. Further details of speakers, etc will be available in the March Magazine and from leaflets in Church.
Welcome from The Dean
Dear Visitor to the Saint Columb’s Cathedral website.
Dominating the skyline on all approaches to the City of Londonderry is Saint Columb’s Cathedral, which has stood on its prominent site inside the famous Walls of Derry since 1633. Dedicated to the name of Saint Columba (Columb) who established a Christian settlement here in the sixth century, the Cathedral’s primary purpose is the worship of Almighty God. In addition to the Sunday Services there is an act of worship each day (Monday to Friday) and the Cathedral is open daily to welcome visitors from far and near.
This website brings to you some information about the history of the Cathedral and the various aspects of her life. I trust you will take time to explore this website, to discover some of the treasures of Saint Columb’s or to find out more about the Cathedral’s life and witness.
If I can help you or answer any questions you might have you are welcome to contact me by telephone or email or If you would ever like to visit the Cathedral in person you will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.
May the Lord be with you.
Yours sincerely
Very Rev'd William W Morton
BTh MA MMus PhD ALAM FRSA
Dean of Derry & Rector of Templemore
Tel: 028 7126 2746
Email: dean@derry.anglican.org
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A number of photographs on this site have been reproduced by the kind permission of Lucy Ellen Photographs
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Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is on Wednesday 22nd February. There will be a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am. Please support the devotional Lenten services which will be happening each Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the Cathedral. In addition to the services there will be a special Lenten Bible Study each Thursday evening in the Music Room Flat at 7.30 pm. Please remember that Lent is not an optional extra!!
The Group will be studying a booklet called, “Magnificent Jesus – Contemplate the mystery and majesty of the Messiah.” by Wendy Virgo.