A thought-provoking bee sculpture will be displayed around Gloucester from 16 – 20 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence. Made from weapons
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Five new Funeral Ministers licensed in special service
On Monday 22 January, five new funeral ministers were licensed at Gloucester Cathedral by Bishop Robert. The candidates completed their training through the Funeral Project last year, which consisted of
‘Together for Humanity’ vigil for peace outside Gloucester Cathedral
A group of people from different faith backgrounds joined in a ‘Together for Humanity’ prayer vigil for peace outside Gloucester Cathedral, hosted by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 23 January 2024
This Saturday is Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), held each year on 27 January which marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Every year, HMD is not only a day to remember the millions of Jews and ‘others’ murdered in the Holocaust, but also the acts of genocide which have happened elsewhere in the world in the years that followed. HMD is an invitation to pause and reflect alongside people of different faiths, views and backgrounds regarding how easily people are ‘othered’. We are invited to pay attention to the dark path that othering takes us down, whether it be about groups and neighbours in our local contexts, or about peoples and groups in distant parts of the world.
Explore Gloucester Cathedral from anywhere in new virtual tour
Take a virtual tour of Gloucester Cathedral to explore the most-loved spaces and delve into the more hidden areas. Using modern technology, this new way of viewing the entire Cathedral
Severn Towers Benefice pilgrims carry light to Tewkesbury in annual Advent walk
On a cold and foggy Saturday, a group of pilgrims from Severn Towers Benefice in north Gloucester embarked on a Advent walk from Gloucester Cathedral to Tewkesbury Abbey. Meeting at
The Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury: 24 to 26 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Archbishop of Canterbury will be with us in this diocese for the weekend of Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May 2024. This is part of his programme of evangelistic weekends in different dioceses.
What’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester this Christmas
Advent has officially begun! There is lots happening across the Diocese of Gloucester – for people of all ages. Whether you are looking for something fun to do with the
New trees planted at Gloucester Cathedral to mark King’s Coronation
On Tuesday 14 November – the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III – members of the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy and representatives from Gloucester Cathedral gathered on Cathedral Green to
Message from Dean Andrew, 31 October 2023
One of the questions I often find myself being asked by people I meet is this: what is your favourite verse from the Bible? There are so many verses I could choose, but the themes in the scriptures that have always most inspired me are those that speak of light and hope.
The Music Works’ ‘Knife Angel Legacy’ programme achieves award nomination
The Music Works, a Gloucester-based charity, is celebrating being nominated for a Social Action Award for its involvement in the Knife Angel campaign earlier this year. The Knife Angel statue
Message from Dean Andrew, 19 September 2023
Following on from a busy summer, September has got off to an excellent start.
Tour of Britain puts new spin on Ride + Stride for St Catharine’s
Huge crowds turned out across Gloucestershire on Saturday 9 September to watch the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain cycling event. Members of St Catharine’s in Gloucester were not
Churches across the Diocese taking part in Heritage Open Day 2023
Every year, thousands of events take place across the country as part of Heritage Open Day, with modern and historic buildings opening their doors, sharing their fascinating stories and attracting
Activities for all ages at Gloucester Cathedral this summer
Discover the monastic heritage of Gloucester Cathedral this summer, with a packed programme of free activities offering visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about this remarkable place
Message from Bishop Robert, 4 July 2023
The 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the National Health Service, which we celebrate tomorrow, is rightly a cause for thanksgiving, reflection and renewal.
Celebrating with our church school leavers at the Cathedral
Over the past week, over 2,500 Year 2 and Year 6 children from 102 Church of England schools across the Diocese of Gloucester have attended Leavers’ Services at Gloucester Cathedral
Ordination of deacons – catch up with the livestream
8 new deacons ordained at Gloucester Cathedral
Catherine’s ordination story: “God literally planted my feet at the altar.”
We are catching up with some of the men and women preparing to be ordained as deacon on 25 June at Gloucester Cathedral. Catherine Milsom, from Brockworth, shares her story.
Lucy’s ordination story: “I was pioneering before I knew the term existed.”
We’re looking forward to this year’s ordinations, to be held in Gloucester Cathedral on 25 June. Over the coming weeks, we will be catching up with some of the people preparing to be ordained as a deacon. Lucy shares her journey to being ordained as a Designated Pioneer Minister.
HRH The Princess Royal visits Gloucester Cathedral for The Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May, we welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to a special service of thanksgiving for our local volunteers at Gloucester Cathedral.
Knife Angel Legacy Programme offers young people music platform
In February, the nationally touring Knife Angel sculpture came to Gloucester Cathedral. The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour and
Message from Bishop Rachel, 2 May 2023
Last week, Bishop Robert shared some reflections on the Coronation and the truth that ‘the formation of our society needs the participation of us all’. Now that the details of the Coronation have been made public, we can see that this is fully reflected in the liturgy and events of this weekend.
