A Letter from the Honorary Secretary
Rev Canon Ronnie Nesbitt retired from ministry at Bangor Abbey on 13th September 2026
While this marks the end of one chapter in the life of our parish, I am pleased to reassure everyone that the ministry and pastoral care of the parish will continue during the period before a new Rector is appointed. Services will continue as usual, and arrangements will also be made for hospital visits, funerals and other pastoral matters as they arise.
If you have a pastoral concern, require a visit, or need to make arrangements relating to a service or funeral, please contact the Parish Secretary in the first instance during normal office hours. The Parish Secretary will be able to advise you and ensure that your request is passed to the appropriate person.
However, we recognise that some circumstances cannot wait until the parish office is open. If an urgent pastoral matter arises outside normal office hours, please contact the Honorary Secretary, who will be able to assist and ensure that the appropriate arrangements are made.
Karen Henderson
Honorary Secretary
About us
This is the official website of Bangor Abbey, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
Founded by St. Comgall in 558AD the Abbey has a rich historical and contemporary Christian heritage.
We are a lively and vibrant worshipping community, with an excellent choral heritage, faithful to the Church of Ireland (Anglican) liturgical tradition.
Formal without being fussy; we strive to make everyone welcome.
Finance
Donations to Bangor Abbey are always gratefully received.
Please click the relevant button below to either download a standing order form or to view our account details which may be used to provide a donation through direct online banking.
Alternatively, donations can also be sent via cheque to the office at:
Bangor Abbey Parish Office
1 St. Malachy’s Way
Bangor
BT20 4JF
Join Us
We would be delighted for you to join our congregation in worship. Communion is taken every Sunday at 8:30am in the Parish Centre and Sunday Service happens weekly at 10:30am in the Abbey.
Children are welcome at all services, but in particular we have regular Family Services (every 3rd Sunday) and Sunday School is also available.
For those who are unable to attend in person, our Sunday Service is streamed live via Facebook. An archive of past services can also be accessed via Facebook.
Our Community
The Parish Centre is a nexus of community activity for our congregation and the wider parish community. The Abbey is proud to be associated with many different clubs and groups tailored to suit a wide variety of age groups and interests, including Mother’s Union, Scouts, Brownies, Men’s Union, Bowlers Club, Craft Group, and Bangor Abbey Players – there’s something for everyone!
For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
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