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Mental Health Awareness Week

10 May 2021

Revd Tim Carroll

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and Wakefield Cathedral are proud to be joining in with the Wakefield based Positive Mental Health Forum initiative ‘Postcards from Wakefield’...

Weekly Reflection - "The Sabbaths"

7 May 2021

Revd Canon Leah Vasey-Saunders

Having worked in our beloved cathedral for five years and entering the nineteenth year of ordained ministry I begin my first three-month sabbatical this week. This is three months of space in which to use and value time differently...

Weekly Reflection - Original Goodness

30 April 2021

The Very Revd Simon Cowling

The past ten days have been challenging if you are a member of the governing party, with mounting evidence of what might charitably be described as a relaxed attitude to the ethics of good governance in Downing Street and Whitehall: David Cameron’s lobbying; the Prime Minister’s text exchanges with the Saudi Crown Prince and James Dyson; and ambiguity about the original source of funds for the refurbishment of the Prime Minister’s flat...

Wakefield Cathedral appoints new Director of Music

23 April 2021

Wakefield Cathedral would like to offer a warm welcome to Ed Jones who will be joining the cathedral as the new Director of Music from September 2021.

Read on to find out more about Ed's background, past experience and why he is looking forward to starting his new role with us.

Vocations Sunday 2021

23 April 2021

Revd Canon Derek Walmsley

I wonder if you have heard of “Comic Con”? It is short for “Comic Convention” and I first became aware of it a few years ago. It’s a gathering for fans of comics, superhero stories, science fiction and much more. Famous writers and actors appear and meet fans, sign autographs etc. The first one was held in San Diego in 1970 and it has grown from those humble beginnings into big events all over the world.

Wakefield Cathedral: Earth Day

22 April 2021

Revd Tim Carroll
Wakefield Cathedral Curate and Environment Champion

I recently watched a video about the first astronauts’ journeys into space. They said they were so excited about seeing what was beyond the clouds, but when they had blasted off and arrived in space it was actually the view they had of the Earth that blew them away.

Weekly Reflection - What is a Missioner?

16 April 2021

Revd Peter Farley-Moore

Many people have asked me this question over recent weeks. Every time I am asked, I try to explain that I have been tasked with reaching out beyond the cathedral congregations to the wider community as well as trying to support and nurture those who worship here.

Remembering HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

9 April 2021

We join with our nation in mourning.

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 10 June 1921 - 09 April 2021

Weekly Reflection: To Easter & Beyond

1 April 2021

The Very Revd Simon Cowling

Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise
Without delays,
Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise
With him mayst rise:
That, as his death calcined thee to dust,
His life may make thee gold, and much more just.

Ea's Hot Cross Buns Recipe

31 March 2021

Hot Cross Buns have been synonymous with Easter for centuries, with Christians across the country (and even around the world) traditionally consuming the baked goods on Good Friday.

Our Catering Manager Ea Nielsen has provided us with her excellent Hot Cross Buns recipe for you to try out at home!