latest news
For latest news on Church services, visiting choirs and musical groups, events, what our volunteers have been up to and all developments in the Cathedral and Precinct, please read on.
Carlisle Cathedral receives charity status
In October, Carlisle Cathedral became the first cathedral in The Church of England to become a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Edith McColgan, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are… Read more »
HM The Queen: Flowers
Flowers in memory of Her Majesty may be laid by members of the public on the lawn in front of the great East Window of the Cathedral. Wherever possible, we kindly request that flowers… Read more »
HM The Queen: Book of Condolence
A book of condolence will be available at the Cathedral for public use during the Cathedral’s opening hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day. All are welcome to sign the book. Carlisle Cathedral has… Read more »
HM The Queen: Special Prayers
During this period of national mourning special prayers will be said at all Cathedral services. All are welcome at these services. SUNDAYS 7.40am Morning Prayer 8.00am Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist (Service Paper) (Watch Live Stream)… Read more »
Cathedral receives music grant
The Cathedral Music Trust announced on Thursday 26th May 2022, that it has awarded a total of £400,000 in grants to support high-quality music provision at 22 choral foundations across the UK. The… Read more »
Lay Canon & Member of Chapter Appointment
The Bishop of Carlisle has appointed MRS ALISON CLARRICOATS as a Member of the Cathedral Chapter and Lay Canon Alison was Installed at a service in the Cathedral on Sunday May 15th 2022 at… Read more »
New Cathedral Constitution and Statutes
Consultation Process Please note that on 27 April 2022 the Chapter of Carlisle Cathedral applied to the Church Commissioners and Charity Commission for the approval of an update to Carlisle Cathedral Constitution and Statutes… Read more »
Archbishop of York to lead Trinity Sunday service
On Trinity Sunday, 12 June, we are delighted that the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, will be our preacher. Stephen Cottrell is the 98th Archbishop of York. He… Read more »
Melvyn Bragg: The Journey to English
On Friday 18 March acclaimed author and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg, Lord Bragg of Wigton, joins us to explore the way in which William Tyndale’s revolutionary translation of the Bible, which led to the King… Read more »
Dean of Carlisle announces retirement
News Release – Dean of Carlisle announces retirement in September The Dean of Carlisle – the Very Rev Mark Boyling – has today announced that he will retire later this year. He will step… Read more »
