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December 15th, 2020

As we progress through Advent and anticipate Christmas it’s a timely opportunity to take stock of how, during the last year, Cathedral life has had to adapt to unprecedented challenges.  Our community has shown… Read more »

Stained Glass Window Competition Winners and Entries

December 9th, 2020

In October we launched a Stained Glass Window Children’s Competition asking children to think of a happy memory or moments from 2020, using any style of art they were encouraged to design a Stained… Read more »

Organ Masterworks – Lunchtime concerts by Edward Taylor – sorry cancelled

October 28th, 2020

ORGAN MASTERWORKS  During November and December Carlisle Cathedral’s Assistant Organist, Edward Taylor, will present a series of solo organ recitals entitled Organ Masterworks 1, 2 & 3 Register for a FREE ticket here or… Read more »

Stained Glass Window Children’s Competition

October 20th, 2020

**DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 4pm MONDAY 30th NOVEMBER.** We know that 2020 has been a difficult year for all. We want to spark some joy by encouraging children to think of a happy memory or… Read more »

THE 5 MINUTE REFLECTIONS GIVEN EACH DAY IN HOLY WEEK

May 5th, 2020

The 5 reflections given by the Dean during Holy Week: Monday 6 April Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple (El Greco) here. Tuesday 7 April The Agony in the Garden (Mantegna) here. Wednesday… Read more »

75th anniversary of VE Day – 8th May 2020

May 5th, 2020

Prayers for use on the 75th anniversary of VE Day The plans that had been made in the city to observe the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day have been cancelled because… Read more »

Holy Week and Easter

May 5th, 2020

The Cathedral’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter has changed due to the need to close at the present time. We are, however, streaming some services this year and we invite you to join… Read more »

Cumbria Rural Choirs: POSTPONED

February 26th, 2020

We are sorry to announce that the Cumbria Rural Choirs Concert scheduled for Saturday 21 March has been postponed. We will update this page when a new date is scheduled.

Prior’s Tower

December 4th, 2019

The sixteenth-century Prior’s Tower is next to the Deanery in the Cathedral Close.  Its name refers to the fact that the tower was the residence of the Prior of the Augustinian Cathedral Priory.  The… Read more »