Ordinations 2025
Published: 24th April 2025This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 28 & 29 June. All are welcome to come along to the ordinations to support the candidates.
News
Easter Eve confirmations in the Cathedral
Published: 20th April 202514 people from across the Diocese were confirmed at the Easter Eve service in the Cathedral on Saturday night.
Canon John Paul Hoskins - RIP
Published: 2nd April 2025It is with enormous sadness that we announce Canon John Paul Hoskins, Precentor at Worcester Cathedral, died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon.
Preaching on St Oswald
Published: 4th March 2025Archdeacon Nikki was asked to preach in the Cathedral on St Oswald's feast day last week. Her sermon provides some fascinating insights into the former Bishop of Worcester, particularly as we continue to pray for the current process to appoint our next Bishop!
New Honorary Canons appointed
Published: 24th January 2025Bishop Martin, in his role as Acting Bishop of Worcester, has announced that four people from across the Diocese have been appointed as Honorary Canons in the Cathedral.
Celebrating St Wulfstan
Published: 16th January 2025Sunday 19 January is the feast of St Wulfstan, the 11th century Bishop of Worcester who was responsible for a major rebuild of the Cathedral. Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards suggests visiting the Cathedral to give thanks for his holy life.
In[Visible] Exhibition Marks Sixteen Days of Activism
Published: 27th November 2024To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024, Worcester Cathedral is partnering with artist Stephanie Green to host the ‘[In]Visible’ installation in the Lady Chapel until 10 December.
38 Confirmed in the Cathedral
Published: 25th November 2024An incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.
Own a Perpetual Flame from the cathedral
Published: 25th October 2024The cathedral has collaborated with internationally renowned glass artist Allister Malcolm to create an exclusive special edition of hand-crafted glass Perpetual Flames.
Celebrating 150 years of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir
Published: 15th October 2024The 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir was marked at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday morning with past members joining the current choir.
Safeguarding audit highlights good practice
Published: 14th October 2024The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.
Bishop Martin becomes Acting Bishop of Worcester
Published: 10th October 2024In the Cathedral yesterday, Bishop Martin was commissioned as the Acting Bishop of Worcester, a role which he will hold throughout the vacancy in See while continuing to be Bishop of Dudley.
Farmers harvest thanksgiving in the Cathedral
Published: 7th October 2024The Worcestershire Farmers’ Harvest Thanksgiving took place in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday. People from across the county gathered to give thanks for the farmers who ensure we have food on our plates, as well as to celebrate rural life in general.
Stephen Edwards installed as Dean
Published: 16th September 2024Stephen Edwards was officially Installed as Dean at the Cathedral on Sunday 15 September.
Being yourself
Published: 10th July 2024An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
New Dean of Worcester Announced
Published: 17th June 2024The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester.
Ordinations 2024
Published: 17th April 2024This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 29 & 30 June. Let us know if you are planning to be at the service and would like to robe.
Her Majesty the Queen to distribute Royal Maundy gifts in Worcester
Published: 4th March 2024The annual Royal Maundy Service will be coming to Worcester on Thursday 28 March when Her Majesty The Queen will be distributing the Royal Maundy gifts on behalf of His Majesty The King at the Cathedral.
Living Gently on the Earth
Published: 12th January 2024The latest Living Gently on the Earth programme from the Cathedral.
Appointing a new Dean of Worcester
Published: 3rd January 2024The process of appointing a new Dean of Worcester continues to move forward with confirmation of the names of those who will sit on the panel.
Latest News
Funerals pilot in Pershore & Evesham
29th April 2025
A pilot project to support parishes and increase the number of church-led funerals will be starting in Pershore and Evesham Deanery in the summer.