40th Anniversary for Bishop Peter
Bishop Peter Collins marked the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday July 14, by celebrating Mass in St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich in front of a large congregation including friends and parishioners from his former […]
New canon link between two Norwich cathedrals
The bond between Norfolk’s two cathedrals has been strengthened as the Dean of St John the Baptist Cathedral became an ecumenical canon of Norwich Anglican Cathedral on June 30.
The Bishop of Norwich has appointed Catholic Dean Fr Alan Hodgson, as […]
Calling all artists, makers, collectors, foodies and enthusiasts
A fun day out for the family.
There will be demonstrations and workshops
Food, drinks and music
Entrance is free.
Looking for something to do over the summer….
Come to the Hobby Festival for new ideas on crafts, […]
St John’s parishioner made Lord Mayor
Parishioner Cllr Vivien Thomas has been welcomed in as Lord Mayor of Norwich for the civic year 2024-25. Along with the new Sheriff of Norwich Sirajul Islam they were sworn in at a formal ceremony at City Hall on […]
Mary’s Meals Tower Tour and Cream Tea
Join us for a special tower tour and cream tea event at 2pm on Thursday 4 July and help us raise funds for the world’s poorest children.
Mary’s Meals is a global charity that serves life-changing school […]
Registration for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation Programmes 2024-25 is now open
Dear Families – the online registration form for the 2024-25 First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes is now available. Please click on the link here to submit a registration form.
The programme […]
Diocesan Children’s Pilgrimage – a wet and windy day but also a blessed event
The Children’s Pilgrimage on 28th May 2024 was attended by over 600 pilgrims from across the diocese. Fr Pat Cleary led the procession from Little Walsingham village down the old railway line to the Basilica accompanied by over 500 children […]
Flores de Mayo – Marian Flower Festival
This bank holiday weekend saw the Cathedral hosting the Flore de Mayo – Marian Flower Festival with 20 floral tributes displayed around the Cathedral based on the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary.
Visitors to the cathedral enjoyed the vibrant and imaginative […]
New Menu in the Garden Cafe
The team in the Garden Cafe are pleased to launch a new Breakfast Menu. This will begin on Wednesday 15 May and will be available everyday until 11.30am.
In a hurry? Ordering for your work colleagues or friends? You can […]
Cathedral team to the rescue!
When a fire broke out on the roundabout near the Cathedral today (9 May 2024), staff and volunteers ran to the rescue with fire extinguishers from the Cathedral campus. The team assisted the police officer attending the fire, as the […]
Appeal to fulfil Norfolk charity founder’s dying wish
Congolese refugee and founder of the Bridge Plus+ project in Norfolk Gervais Kouloungou died on March 19 and his family are crowdfunding to fulfil his wish to be buried in the Congo.
Gervais (pictured above) fled to Norwich 20 years ago […]
Keswick Hall Choir Concert
Bach and Handel: Music for Leipzig, London & Rome
Keswick Hall Choir will be joined by Norwich Baroque for this special concert on Saturday 27th April 7.30pm, here at St John’s Cathedral, Norwich.
Handel | Zadok […]
Another chance to learn about the Cathedral’s stained glass
The Friends of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist warmly invite you to a special talk about the Stained Glass Windows, Saturday 13th April 11am to 2pm.
Following the success of his Lent talks, Dr Richard Maguire will […]
Music and song raises the roof
A grateful audience enjoyed an unforgettable musical concert courtesy of Norwich School Choral Society and Norwich Baroque on Wednesday 6 March 2024, celebrating the Choral Society’s 40th anniversary. It was the first time the Cathedral has played host to this […]
SaxWorld / JazzWorld Spring Concert – 16th March 2024
David Fitzgerald’s SaxWorld / JazzWorld & Pupils’
SPRING CONCERT
in The Narthex, Cathedral of St John the Baptist
Saturday 16th March 6pm – 8.30pm
A continuous program of music (in a ‘Jazz Cafe’ setting)
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Invitation to attend and to sing at diocesan Chrism Mass
An invitation to all across the Diocese of East Anglia to attend the Chrism Mass during Holy Week has been issued, alongside the opportunity to join the Diocesan choir to sing at the celebration.
Bishop Peter Collins will celebrate his second […]
Research by Norwich University of the Arts
The team at the Cathedral are working with students from Norwich University of the Arts on improving our visitor experience at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. The students are developing different strategies and techniques to gather information and […]
Norwich School Concert – 6th March 2024
The Norwich School Choral Society will be joining forces with local music ensemble, Norwich Baroque, for a concert to be held on Wednesday 6th March at 7.30pm in St John’s Cathedral.
The concert programme will comprise, John […]
42 Catholic and Anglican bishops meet in Norwich
Over 40 Anglican and Catholic bishops convened in Norwich last week (January 30 and 31) in a joint meeting for services and group discussions about the ways in which the two denominations can work together more closely, as well as […]
Awake Norwich – Parish Lent Retreat
You are warmly invited to join Fr Gladson Dabre OSA and the Transform Ministeries team for a weekend of healing, restoration and deepening your faith and spirituality –
– please click […]
St John’s to host ‘Holy Land’ exhibition amidst crisis
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, under the auspices of Dean Fr Alan Hodgson and Bishop Peter, will host a poignant and impactful exhibition, “The 50 Faces of the Holy Land,” from January 18 to February 1. This event, […]