“The Cathedral is a vital resource for the Island. We need to take the opportunity to make it a flexible space to meet the various needs of our growing and changing communities into the future”. The Very Revd. Cathedral

Renewing our Cathedral

Community, Worship, Culture Cathedral Isle of Man, Derby Road, Peel, Isle of Man IM5 1HH Call 01624 844830 [email protected] cathedral.im

Campaign Patron: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal KG KT GCVO. Registered Isle of Man: Charity No1094 (The Cathedral Quarter Trust) Cathedral Isle of Man Formally the parish church of , (including the city of Peel), Cathedral Isle of Man was consecrated as a Cathedral “A beautiful serene place of Worship. in 1980. Now it serves as the Cathedral for the , which covers all of The foresight of your development the Isle of Man. programme is wonderful, long may it As an Anglican Cathedral it is a place of worship, but its role extends well beyond the church community, as it welcomes people continue. God be with you”. of all faiths and none across the Island to use the facilities for Sandra & Nick Cooling, Australia – Visitors musical and civic events, as well as religious occasions. Despite its only recent consecration, the Cathedral was built between 1879 and 1884, and through its links Island culture, has a wealth of history and knowledge that can be shared and enjoyed by the community. Now, through a £2.1million scheme, we must focus on developing the Island’s Cathedral - preserving its historic beauty Public Space Structural Health whilst providing a more versatile building for community use. We have plans for the re-ordering of Within the building, we will create a In developing the Cathedral for wider In addition, re-slating the roof, the Cathedral, increasing its capacity chapel for quiet reflection, along with a use, we must also ensure the building is renewing vital stonework and replacing not only as a place of worship, but as creche and meeting room for public use. structurally secure. With that in mind, the rainwater drainage systems an important community resource for New toilets will be installed to improve a scheme of restoration and repair will ensure the Cathedral remains “As of Sodor and Man, I am fully the Island’s cultural and civic events. the visitor experience. In addition, a has been devised for the Cathedral’s structurally sound for decades to come Developments include the installation Chapter House with much-needed exterior, including the preservation of the and can accommodate the needs of the supportive of this inspirational campaign of under-floor heating using green office space will sit within the adjacent wonderful West Window. community it was designed to support. to develop the Cathedral facilities. The Isle technologies creating a warm and Cloister development. welcoming venue for community, of Man has an immensely rich history and congregation and visitors even in the With these improvements our Cathedral coldest winter months! A levelled floor can become a true public facility, BE PART OF THE RENEWAL culture. I am delighted that the Cathedral is will ease disabled access and make the open for use by pilgrims, visitors and We must make the most of this unique asset: the Island’s Cathedral. leading the way for the Island in providing space more flexible for all users.A n community alike. If you would like to make a gift towards Cathedral Isle of Man, updated sound system will improve the please contact the Office via01624 844830 a first-class visitor destination for all”. delivery of ceremonies, celebrations or [email protected] The Right Reverend , and other events. Be part of the Renewa – preserving Cathedral Isle of Man