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The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of

For Refugee Week 2024 cathedrals are hosting thought-provoking art installations, special services in partnership with local groups and

A community-created patchwork coat made up of the griefs, hopes and prayers for our climate emergency gathered en route to COP 26 in 2021, has

His Majesty King Charles III has announced he will continue as Patron of the Salisbury Cathedral Trust, the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund and the

His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Janet Elizabeth McFarlane, Interim Dean of Lichfield and an Assistant

A spectacular dragon inspired by illuminated artwork in Rochester Cathedral’s treasured manuscript, Textus Roffensis and made with community

York Minster will mark the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women as priests in the Church of England today (Tuesday 4 June) when the

“Volunteering in the Nave Choir gives me a sense of achievement, a sense of purposeful practice, a skill, and a fabulous new circle of friends

“Best seats in the house” Introducing Karen – volunteer live streamer at  Guildford Cathedral Thank you Karen! Live-streaming

In 2019, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day the foundations of a new memorial in Normandy was dedicated. The British Normandy Memorial was first

Bristol, Chichester, Durham cathedrals and St Davids Cathedral from the Church in Wales have all been named on Which?’s list of best UK days out

Today we’re highlighting three long-serving volunteers at Salisbury Cathedral. Meet volunteers Dudley, Rodney and Ben Dudley Heather has been

The week starting 3rd June is National Volunteers Week and we’re paying tribute to our unsung army of volunteers without whom our cathedrals

Clackety clack. Knitting needles have been busy. Two of our cathedrals are marking this historic anniversary of the D-Day landings in wool art.

“The Normandy landings on 6 June 1944 saw bravery and determination that turned the tide of the Second World War. With our service, we honour all

Women’s ministry continues to be celebrated at our cathedrals this year marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women into the Church

They may seem unusual names for peregrine chicks, but the public has spoken. The peregrine chicks at Salisbury Cathedral have been named. By the

“It is our prayer that, even in the heat of the debate, we will treat each other with respect and kindness,” Archbishops of Canterbury and

The light and sound creations of artistic duo, Luxmuralis are returning for a third year to Durham Cathedral with Space this autumn. Luxmuralis

New Arts Curator announced for all Cathedrals. English Cathedrals has launched a new partnership with a consultant arts curator who will offer

Carlisle Cathedral’s iconic starry ceiling project, Rest Under the Stars, is on tour and hoping to inspire other communities and parishes as it

A big funfair wheel will open in the historic grounds of Birmingham Cathedral this summer offering riders a bird’s eye view of the city and a

Listen. A chance discovery has uncovered, what is believed to be the earliest live recording of a Cathedral choir. Earliest known recording of a

“There is no finer thing a cathedral musician can do than to introduce people, of all ages, to the organ.” Sir Andrew Parmley, Chief Executive of

Question: What do Manchester, Ripon and St Edmundsbury cathedrals have in common? (Ed – apart from being cathedrals) World Bee Day.

Peterborough Cathedral is the latest cathedral to host the touring exhibition of the late Magnum photographer Peter Marlow’s work, ‘The

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler, Archdeacon of Hastings to be appointed Dean of Chichester. New Dean

Worcester Cathedral’s peregrine chicks have been ringed by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) – meaning they are now recorded on the

Her work adorns churches across the North West and yet her name is little known in the public realm. Chester Cathedral shines spotlight on little

Life-size animatronic sea creatures are taking over Peterborough Cathedral this summer. The Cathedral has just announced its summer

Hereford Cathedral and St Davids from the Church in Wales are inviting people to experience the historic sacred space of the cathedrals in a new

Eggs are hatching, eggs are being kicked out of the nest and chicks are in evidence as the high drama of our cathedral peregrines continues.

The historic cities of York, England, and New York City, USA, celebrated a century as twin cities on Sunday, with a message from His Majesty King

Exeter Cathedral hosted its second Ukrainian Orthodox Easter service on Sunday – known in Ukraine, as Velykden, The Great Day. As in many

The Friends of Winchester Cathedral and Norwich Cathedral have both announced that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted their invitation to

Westminster Abbey has made a donation of £500,000 to leading homelessness charity The Passage to support its innovative homelessness prevention

The Pommie Pilgrims are expected to arrive in Hereford this week – the sixth cathedral on their marathon fundraising walk to visit all 42

York Minster and Wakefield Cathedral are the latest cathedrals to celebrate the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marking

Rochester Cathedral will mark 900 years since the creation of Textus Roffensis, the Cathedral’s hugely important contribution to medieval

“Music is central to the life of the church; we are a people who are called to sing! York Minster’s Precentor, Canon Victoria Johnson as

An exhibition by celebrated artist & sculptor, Sean Henry that explores our interconnectedness and interrogates the positive impact of our

Visitors invited to share their hopes and dreams: PEACE DOVES comes to Lincoln Cathedral Visitors are invited to leave messages of hope and peace

Cathedral Organs and Organ Music to be Celebrated Hereford Cathedral is famous for its Father Willis organ which sits in the nave of the

It’s been a labour of love spanning four decades for Hereford Cathedral’s volunteer photographer, Gordon Taylor MBE LRPS whose work will feature

Is this the way to Amarillo? Tony Christie opens BBC Songs of Praise to mark Dementia Awareness Week “Music can be enough to turn a difficult

The Bishop of Lincoln is pleased to confirm that The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones as the next Dean of

Gloucester Cathedral is celebrating its city’s rich heritage and the people who shaped it this week with a special service marking the

Hidden treasures and often overlooked works of art will be revealed in a series of special tours. Open to the public, these tours aim to shine a

Coventry Cathedral is celebrating the 30th anniversary of women’s ordination this Sunday honouring the first women to join the diocese and all

Welcome boost for Sheffield Cathedral. Sheffield Cathedral’s pioneering Schools Singing programme has been given a welcome boost by the city’s

Guildford Cathedral virger, Nicola Goff will be running the virtual London Marathon this weekend raising funds for the cathedral. Marathon

Lichfield Cathedral has announced that a community theatre piece that takes visitors on an immersive interactive journey into its history and

Did someone say Silent Discos?  This summer it’s all about the organ! International Organ Day April 20th As International Organ Day approaches,

Lottery funds for St Edmundsbury Cathedral. A joint project between St Edmundsbury Cathedral, West Suffolk Council and English Heritage – is off

Celebrating our fragile Earth through art, mindful walks, environmental awards and a cultural climate symposium, cathedrals demonstrate their

Derby Cathedral have organised a ‘Special Day of Prayer’ on Saturday 13 April to coincide with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the

Special events at York to mark 40th anniversary of the fire. York Minster has unveiled an exciting programme of worship and events to mark the

Grab your back pack and your Pilgrim Passport – wherever the Easter holidays may take you, we invite you to take time to discover the

Scientists are vacuuming the roofs of our most ancient cathedrals in search of space dust that may unlock the secrets of the origins of the solar

“Hot cross buns, hot cross buns, one a penny two a penny, hot cross buns” It’s that time of year when hot cross buns become part of the

Children and families will create the Easter Garden for the first time at Chichester Cathedral this year and York Minster invites people to

Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales, showcasing cathedral treasures shortlisted for a 2024 architectural book award. This illustrated volume

Pilgrims arrived at Derby Cathedral yesterday the first cathedral on their marathon fundraising walk to visit all 42 Anglican cathedrals in

Exeter Cathedral has just announced its medieval Quire is to reopen in time for Holy Week and Easter following major conservation and improvement

Peregrine cameras go live on Salisbury Cathedral website, catching the courting couple on camera … and a new partnership for the season!

The BBC has announced its Holy Week and Easter programming. It includes three live services from Canterbury Cathedral on Easter Day and a

Hidden art treasures and often overlooked works of art will be revealed in a series of tours that aim to shine a spotlight on some of the modern

“I don’t want this war to exist. And I don’t want this project to exist either.” Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Klymenko speaking to Reuters in 2021.

Chichester Cathedral’s peregrine falcons are preparing for the breeding season and have been sighted regularly from the Cathedral grounds.

Final touches have been made to the Easter garden outside Salisbury Cathedral. Three crosses are mounted behind a symbolic tomb that stands among

Visitors are invited to celebrate William Morris’s anniversary by joining Bradford Cathedral for a special window tour on the day before his

Visitors, schoolchildren and local organisations have been invited to leave their messages of hope and peace to become part of the art

It was first performed on Good Friday 300 years ago and many of our cathedrals are marking this special anniversary when they perform J S Bach’s

It was on this day thirty years ago at Bristol Cathedral that the first women were ordained as priests in the Church of England. 30 years ago, 12

From Palm Sunday processions, the solemnity of Maundy Thursday, the contemplation of Good Friday, and the hope of Easter Day, our cathedrals are

“I want Leicester Cathedral to be a cathedral for everyone – where people with different identities feel seen and know they are welcome. 

Worcester Cathedral has launched its Peregrine Falcon livestream on YouTube as the birds return to the nest for what the team hopes will be

Crews, lifeguards and representatives from RNLI teams across the country gathered at Westminster Abbey this week to mark their 200th anniversary.

A LOUDfence can be found inside and outside Newcastle Cathedral this week alongside a display of creative work developed by survivors of

Cathedrals are celebrating women this week with exhibitions, worship and special events to International Women’s Day and Mothering Sunday.

The annual Royal Maundy Service will come to Worcester Cathedral this year when Her Majesty The Queen will distribute the Royal Maundy gifts on

St Albans has landed its very own special edition MONOPOLY board – after fighting off stiff competition from five other potential Hertfordshire

Rehearsals are well underway for The Hereford Passion with opening night just around the corner.  The Hereford Passion – Friday 8 and

Communities across Bradford will come together this Friday for a prayer vigil for international peace to mark World Day of Prayer. Prayers for

Cathedrals are preparing to be places of comfort and hope as we mark the COVID-19 pandemic, National Day of Reflection.  Cathedrals prepare to

People were invited to join cathedrals and pray for peace for all people in all lands this weekend to mark the anniversary of the invasion of

Choral Evensong for Ash Wednesday this year will be broadcast live from Guildford Cathedral on BBC R3 and will feature a new commission by a

Rochester Cathedral is hosting an art installation on the Fenland Black Oak Table inspired by the Last Supper. For one week only … the Last

Attendance at Church of England cathedrals continued to bounce back following the pandemic, new statistics for 2022 published today show. Church

Worcester Cathedral is celebrating scooping a £200,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation towards the restoration and interpretation of College

God’s love for each and all of us is at the heart of a new exhibition in Coventry Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral is hosting its third open art

Prayers for HM The King are being offered daily in our cathedrals following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis yesterday. A Prayer for HM

Southwell Minster is celebrating its 140th anniversary by sharing 140 objects that have shaped its story and its history. 140 years of history in

Volunteers are hard at work rebuilding Durham Cathedral…. the LEGO® version – in time for the February half term holiday. Durham Cathedral is

A special night at Bradford Cathedral this weekend. Visitors and pilgrims are invited to experience Bradford Cathedral at night this weekend with

And your specialist subject? A volunteer cathedral tour guide will sit in the famous black chair tonight when he takes part in the quiz show

Cathedrals are marking Holocaust Memorial Day alongside political and faith leaders, survivors and local communities with services of remembrance

Canterbury Cathedral has announced a new trial inviting visitors to explore its historic precincts for free.  Canterbury Cathedral opens up its

Listen back – the funding debate. Great to hear two of our cathedral Deans on BBC R4’s Sunday Show open up the conversation around how our

Higher than pre-pandemic levels. A survey by The Times of 30 Church of England Cathedrals found that for many, congregations this Christmas were