This month's news, future dates and archives

• NEWS - MAY 2008

  Overview of the month, news of the '08 Cathedral Festival - see also other features on this site - Easter General Vestry, new booklet on cathedral symbolism, Cathedral on postage stamp, Prayer Book in Time Capsule, and choir news More »

• FEATURE MAY 2008 - THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE

  The Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Williams set the scene for this year's Lambeth Conference. The Lambeth Conference takes place every ten years at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is the one occasion when all bishops can meet for worship, study and conversation. Archbishops, diocesan, assistant and suffragan bishops are invited. More »

• MOTHERS’UNION - MAY 2008

  Branch news, new MU magazines, Wave of Prayer More »

• THE DEAN WRITES - MAY 2008

  In his address to the Annual Easter Vestry, the Dean spoke on the complexities of the unique governance of the Cathedral , their origin, the present and future challenge of the management of charities. More »

• SPIRITUALITY - MAY 2008

  Have a look at two methods of prayer. There are more ways of praying than you could possibly imagine. The following exercises are only suggestions - they are not presented as the only ways to pray, but may be helpful in offering you some different ideas. “May the Lord direct our hearts into the love of God.” 2Thessalonians 3:5Information on a Celtic Spirituality event at Armagh Cathedral. More »

• BOOKSPOT - MAY 2008

  Jesus and the Empire by Richard Horsey and Prayers for a Priviedged People by Walter Brueggemann - two short book reviews. More »

• FORECAST - MAY 2008

  A calendar of services and events.Daily Prayer at 1.00 pm each day Monday to Saturday except where otherwise stated. There is free parking in the Cathedral precincts for all Sunday services. More »

• BELFAST CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL JUNE 7/8 2008 - CHOIR CONCERT

  The Cathedral Choir is joined by Philippp Dawson (Britone) and Lynda Barrett (Soprano). Come and hear a repertoire of delightful music. Programme and Ticket information follows. More »

• CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL 2008 - AN APPEAL FROM THE DEAN

  The biggest music maker in Northern Ireland needs your help! More »

• CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL 08 - JOIN IN

  The Dean invites you, your friends and family to join in the Birthday party and gives an overview of the weekend. More »

• CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL 08 - MINI TOURS, ORGAN RECITALS, FLORAL FOCUS

  Something for everyone - Mini tours of theCathedral, short organ recitals and floral focus. There is also an activity sheet for young peope - join in the search for the Cathedral Zoo. More »

• CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL 08 - FESTIVAL WORSHIP

  Bisjhop Gordon McMullan will be the speaker at the Festival Eucharist and the music at the festival Evensong will include works by Vaughan Williams and the ever popular hymns of Cecil Frances Alexander. More »

• CATHEDRAL FEATURED IN NEW SERIES OF STAMPS

  The Cathedral is one of six which is featured on a new series of stamps - launched May 13 - by Royal Mail. You can help the Cathedral's Choral Scholarship Fund by purchasing a commemorative notelet which contains one of the stamps. Details below. More »

• £5,000 DONATION FOR CHRISTIAN AID'S WORK IN BURMA

  A further £5,000 was presented from last year's Cathedral Sitout to Christian Aid for its work in Burma, at a service held in the Cathedral marking the start of Christian Aid week. More »