Douglas Council holding annual civic service next month

Local authority says it will be an event for all faiths

Douglas Council will hold its annual civic service in St Mary's Catholic Church next month - the first since it was granted cathedral status. 

It's being held on the 22 September and will be led by the Mayor of Douglas Natalie Byron-Teare. 

A parade will start at City Hall, with the Douglas Town Band, and end at the church; the service will begin at 11am. 

The council says it hopes it will be an 'inclusive community' event for people of all faiths.

Representatives from other local authorities, government departments, ex-service and charitable organisations are invited to attend.

Members of the public wanting to attend should be at the church by 10.30am.

Councillor Byron-Teare said: "It is most fitting that the City of Douglas now has a cathedral and we are delighted to be holding our annual Civic Service at St Mary’s and extend an open invitation to members of the public."