Welcome
Welcome to Newport Cathedral – the seat of the Bishop of Monmouth and the mother church of her Diocese.
The Cathedral has deep spiritual roots and has been a sacred site for over fifteen hundred years. Here St Woolos (Gwynllyw) founded a place of prayer in the fifth century, following a vision and calling by God.
Here Christ has been present and proclaimed in word, sacrament and loving service, shining a beacon of hope for all. Here sanctuary has been found from the struggles and pains of life, that Christ may bid ‘all come to him who are weary and carrying heavy burdens’ (Mathew 11:28), to lay them before his throne of grace. Here key moments of life have been celebrated, rejoicing in the Lord with joy and gladness.
Today Newport Cathedral is a vibrant house of prayer and worship, offering an open and inclusive welcome to all, and reaching out in faithful and loving service. The arts have a central place in our life and we host many concerts, exhibitions and events. Music is at the core of our worship.
The smallest of the Welsh Cathedrals, it offers intimacy and versatility. We look forward to welcoming you in person whenever you are able to come through our doors.
Ian Black
Dean of Newport
Purpose of the Church in Wales
The Church in Wales is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. “Its calling is to nurture men and women in the faith of Jesus Christ and to aid them to grow in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, so that the good news of God’s grace may be clearly proclaimed in the world and that God’s Kingdom may be honoured and advanced”
From the Constitution of the Church in Wales
Safeguarding
We take the care of everyone seriously in the Cathedral. We follow the Safeguarding Policies for the Church in Wales and everyone who works in the Cathedral, both lay and ordained and whether volunteers or paid, is required to abide by them.
The Cathedral has policies on Safeguarding and Privacy – click on the button below to view more.
News and Upcoming Events
VACANCY IN MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Cathedral will be looking to fill the post of
Director of Music, and all details are available on our Vacancies page.
Click here for details
ST WOOLOS QUARTERLY
Spring 2024 Edition
This is now available in print form at the Cathedral, or online by clicking here
OUR CONCERT PROGRAMME 2024
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music@stwoolos Midday Recital
Saturday May 11th at 12 noon
RWCMD Guitar Ensemble
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Concert: The Adams Chorale and Newport
Philharmonic Choir, with St Woolos Sinfonia
Saturday May 18th at 7.30 pm
For details click here
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music@stwoolos Midday Recital
Saturday June 8th at 12 noon
by Students of RWCMD
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Allegra: Women in Song with Jubilate
Saturday June 22nd at 7.00 pm
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A Night at the Musicals: Sally’s Angels
Saturday July 6th
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OUR ‘OTHER EVENTS’ PROGRAMME 2024
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‘Open to All’ – Art Exhibition
May 19th for 1 month
Elizabeth Gray King
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Coffee@theCathedral
Coffee, cake, stalls, shop
Friendly chat, bring a friend
Saturday May 25th 10.30 – 12.30
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Eco-Fair in the Cathedral
Saturday June 15th
Details to follow
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Friends of Newport Cathedral
Annual Lecture Monday June 17th 6.30pm
Rt Revd Rowan Williams
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday 23rd June at 12 noon
For details of all services this week,
as well as Notices, Service Booklet and streaming links
Click here
Many of the Cathedral Services are live-streamed and may also be viewed later.
Click here to visit ‘Newport Cathedral Live’ YouTube channel where you will be able to watch our previously streamed Services and events.
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Cathedral News
music@stwoolos Midday Recital Saturday May 11th at 12 noon
You are very welcome to the next in our Saturday Midday Recitals, when you can enjoy...
Endings and Beginnings – Choral Concert Sat. May 18th 7.30 pm
Bringing together the Newport Philharmonic Choir, The Adams Chorale and St Woolos...
St Woolos Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2024
Our Spring 2024 edition of the St Woolos Quarterly Newsletter is themed - our...
Coffee & Cake Mornings – every month
We welcome the return of our regular Coffee & Cake Mornings. The dates of these will...
Donations are now easy!
Cashless donations to the Cathedral can now be made by credit or debit card at the...
New To The Cathedral
Visitors
If you are planning your first visit to Newport Cathedral then we’d like to offer you a warm welcome. Wherever your interests may lie, you can find out more on our visitor’s page
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I'm New
We are always pleased to open our doors to new members of our Cathedral community. Find out more and we may be able to answer your questions on our new member’s page.