An open door in the heart of the city

CONTACTS

Parish Office Contact: Our Parish Office is your point of contact for general inquiries, hall bookings, baptisms/weddings/funerals arrangements, and any other information. The office is typically open weekday mornings. You can reach our Parish Secretary by phone at 028 9023 1275.

You may also contact us via email at [email protected], or by using the

contact form on our website. We strive to respond promptly to all inquiries. Our clergy team is also reachable through the office if you need to speak to a priest.

People

Reverend Brian Stewart - Rector

Brian has faithfully served as Rector of St George’s since 1994. With over three decades of leadership here, Fr Brian (as he is affectionately known) has become the beloved pastoral heart of our parish. Educated in theology in Ireland and England, and ordained in the Church of Ireland, he brought to St George’s a great love of traditional liturgy coupled with a strong vision for urban ministry. Under his guidance, St George’s has flourished as a center of sacramental worship, musical excellence, and social outreach. Fr Brian’s tenure has seen the parish through significant milestones: the restoration of the church in 2000, the establishment of new choirs and ministries, and the adaptation of our mission to a changing city environment.

David Falconer - Director of Music

Mr. David Falconer is the Director of Music at St George’s, overseeing all aspects of our rich musical program . Appointed in 2015, David has over 25 years of experience conducting choirs and curating the music in this parish. A graduate of the Royal College of Music and Head of Music at Wallace, he is an accomplished organist, choir trainer, and composer. Under David’s leadership, St George’s has upheld its reputation for choral excellence , and he has been instrumental in expanding the scope of our music ministry. He directs the Parish Choir, rehearsing the choristers twice weekly and maintaining a broad repertoire that spans from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary anthems. He also established the new Female Voice Choir , ensuring that St George’s musical tradition grows and adapts for future generations.

Maeve Falconer - Choral Coach

Maeve hails from Belfast, studied music in Trinity College Dublin and later in the Royal Irish Academy of music. After some years as a professional singer, Maeve changed direction, focusing on education, youth wellbeing and empowerment. She believes in music as an excellent form of expression, and enrichment for both the mind and soul. Maeve works with the choral scholars in St. George’s and is always impressed with their musicality, dedication and skills. We can certainly never underestimate the abilities of our young people.

Philip Black - Treasurer

Philip qualified as a Chartered Accountant after training with Ernst Whinney in Dublin and Coopers & Lybrand in Belfast. He spent four years with a medium-sized clothing firm where he was involved in a management buyout and held the position of company secretary and financial controller. Philip has managed his own accountancy practice since 1986. He was elected as Treasurer of the Church in 2025

Mark McGrath - Organist

Mark McGrath was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and learnt the piano with Donal McCrisken, and the organ with Charles Harrison. He held the organ scholarship at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, accompanying the choirs as well as giving recitals and playing for broadcasts. He is currently the Director of Music in St Finnian's Church Cregagh, and also plays at St George's High Street. In addition to directing the Police Male Voice Choir, the Belfast Phoenix Choir and the St George's Singers Mark has been Musical Director of Blunt Fringe's productions of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, The Last Five Years (Lyric Theatre) and The World Goes 'Round (The MAC) and in the last year was Musical Director for Live at the Lyric and Seisiún, both at the Lyric Theatre Belfast. Mark made his TV debút playing Jarlath for Paddy Raff on BBC One, and accompanies Paddy on piano during his tours, including at the SSE in Belfast and the Leicester Square Theatre in the West End. Mark directs the choirs and the chapel music of St Malachy's College Belfast.

Daniel Clements - Organist

Daniel Clements is currently an assistant organist at St George's, having previously been an organ scholar at St Finnian's, Cregagh. His music teachers have included John McParland, Philip Bolton and Mark McGrath.

Daniel has played for live BBC Radio Ulster broadcasts and has accompanied numerous choirs including the Police Male Voice Choir, the Lindsay Chorale and Belfast Phoenix Choir. He currently teaches piano in Wallace High School and has also acted as a répétiteur for ballet classes and graded dance exams.

Daniel studied Economics with French at Queen's University Belfast and is a fully qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. He currently works as Finance Officer for Sing Ireland, the national organisation for the support, development and promotion of group singing.