Today's Services
 
Today's Services
 
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Welcome

Welcome to the vibrant Catholic Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist. Whether you come to participate in the Mass, seek a moment of quiet prayer, celebrate a significant event, admire our Victorian Gothic Revival architecture and magnificent stained glass, or simply enjoy our shop and café, you are very welcome.

People meeting the bishop and shaking hands.
Offering you a warmWelcome
Welcome to the vibrant Catholic Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist. Whether you come to participate in the Mass, seek a moment of quiet prayer, celebrate a significant event, admire our Victorian Gothic Revival architecture and magnificent stained glass, or simply enjoy our shop and café, you are very welcome.
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All the latest

News & Announcements

The Diocese of East Anglia Jubilee

Celebrating 50 years of Our Diocese – Share Your Parish Story To mark the Diocese’s 50-year Jubilee, we are creating

Lent and Holy Week Booklet 2026

Our Lent and Holy Week booklet is here! Each year, staff and clergy at the Cathedral put together a booklet

Pilgrim Cross – Oxford Leg

Pilgrim Cross is an Easter pilgrimage for all ages that walks every year to Walsingham – an ancient site of

Snow on the Cathedral and Gardens

Cafe and Shop closure

Unfortunately the heating in the Narthex is not working fully and we are awaiting repair. Given the cold temperatures continued

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What's On

SJB Youth Groups annual ‘Pancake Party’

The SJB Youth Group presents their annual Shrove Tuesday ‘Pancake Party’. Join us on Tuesday 17 February, 3:30–7:00pm to enjoy

17 Feb-2026 Tuesday
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Diocesan Catechist Formation Day

Come join us for our 2nd day of formation as the Dominican sisters of St Joseph Priory share from their

21 Feb-2026 Saturday
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Preserve Our Cathedral

Please consider supporting our cathedral with a donation to assist in essential repairs and maintenance, ensuring that this sacred space continues to serve our community. 

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