WELCOME

St John’s is the second largest Catholic cathedral in the UK. After nearly a century as the parish church of the Catholic community in Norwich it became the mother church of the new diocese of East Anglia in 1976.

It now takes its place with its ‘elder sister’, the Anglican cathedral which is located in the centre of the city. Norwich is one of the few English cities to have two cathedrals and, over the last 30 years, we have grown closer in a spiritual and practical partnership.

As well as being a beautiful building St John’s is a place of prayer that is open every day to all who come in search of peace and tranquility. It is also the home of a large parish community.

I warmly welcome you to our website. I hope that it will give you a taste of the splendour of the building as well as the spiritual atmosphere which sets it apart as a house of prayer.

-- Fr. James Walsh
Cathedral Dean

The Cathedral needs your help! We are preparing for the Centenary of our Cathedral and are looking for your photos, memories and stories from the past 100 years. More details can be found on our Centenary Site.

The Narthex

Work is now starting on a new chapter in the Cathedral's History. The Narthex will provide a new focus for visitors to the cathedral. It will offer a place to look and learn, to visit and find out about the history of the cathedral. The £2m project will improve physical and intellectual access to the cathedral, providing a wonderful welcome for all who visit and worship here. It will enable the cathedral to play a fuller part in the life of the city and region. Read more ...