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Wakefield Cathedral and the new normal : a message from the Dean

26 August 2020

Wakefield Cathedral and the new normal.

We have been reviewing our plans for the rest of 2020 in the light of the continuing effects of Covid-19. Our starting point has been our determination to continue to serve all the city’s communities while keeping everyone safe.

Truth be told - a reflection on the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union by Dean Simon

31 January 2020

Truth be told

At 23.00 this evening the United Kingdom will cease formally to be a member state of the European Union. For some this will be a time to mourn; for others it will be a time to dance; for all of us it ought to be a time to reflect on what has been and on what might be to come.

Eat Up Stand Up

15 August 2019

EAT UP STAND UP….alleviating food poverty and food waste at Wakefield Cathedral

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Wakefield Cathedral has a new Canon Missioner!

Sunday 11 October 2020

We’re delighted to announce thatthe Reverend Canon Peter Farley-Moore has accepted the invitation of the Bishop of Leeds to take up this significant role following interviews last week. Peter is currently Area Dean of Deptford, where he’s been involved in an innovative and collaborative project backed by the Church Commissioners to develop buildings and church growth. He is Team Rector of a diverse team of churches and enjoys urban ministry. He has been at the forefront of leading Interfaith work in Lewisham, chairing a refugee charity and nurturing young vocations. He is no stranger to Yorkshire, having studied and been ordained in Sheffield, he is delighted to be coming back.