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Welcome

Welcome to Bradford Cathedral! My name is Andy Bowerman and I have the joy of serving as Dean of this wonderful building.

Bradford Cathedral is open to everyone – whether for a service, an event or if you come to discover our history and heritage. We wish to serve you in any way we can, whatever your background, faith or spiritual beliefs.

Our personal vision is to serve Christ and transform lives through welcome, worship and encounter and so we hope you find this to be an inspiring place in the heart of a great city. Maybe our website will prompt you to join us in person, whether that’s to discover more about the Bradford stories within our walls; to light a candle and to pray, or to join us for worship.

Perhaps we will see you at one of our many events and exhibitions. Whatever the reason, we’d love to share Bradford Cathedral with you soon.

Best wishes,

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford

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LATEST NEWS

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Follow The Star: Bradford Cathedral invites you to celebrate Advent and Christmas at services and events

This year’s festive theme is ‘Follow the Star: Calm and Bright’ – and Bradford Cathedral would like to welcome you in this December

Meet the new Canons being Installed and Collated this weekend

All are invited to join us for our ‘Installation and Collation of Canons’ service on Sunday 24th November at 3:30pm, during which new people will be installed and collated as canons of Bradford Cathedral by the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds.

Bradford Cathedral Music Team mark Celebration Sunday

We were delighted to welcome Rosemary Downey, Regional Coordinator for Cathedral Music Trust for the North and West of England and Wales, to the Cathedral last weekend for Celebration Sunday.

From one musical family to another: Robert Webb joins the Bradford Cathedral Choir as the Bass Lay Clerk

In mid-November we welcomed Robert Webb to the Cathedral as the second of our three new Section Lead & Lay Clerks. Robert works on Sundays and Tuesdays, covering the three choral services across those days.

Notes from an Organist: Thomas Hawkes (Cirencester Parish Church)

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital including being inspired by a Tim Curry performance; accompanying the Freiburger Münster choirs; and which Doctor Who actor is his favourite…

Bringing Music Back Into Her Life: Carole Clarke starts as Bradford Cathedral Alto Lay Clerk

In early November we welcomed Carole Clarke to the Cathedral as the first of our three new Section Lead & Lay Clerks. Carole, who comes from Dundee, works from Sunday – Tuesday, covering the four choral services across those days.

What’s going on in Chandwell – November 2024

In his latest update about all his projects, Michael Scott covers his progress so far on the model of Bradford Cathedral that he is creating.

Notes from an Organist: Alana Brook (Wakefield Cathedral)

In this edition of ‘Notes from an Organist’ we discover more about them, and what to expect from their recital including playing some music from Interstellar; exploring a piece about the Wells Cathedral clock; and being part of the Society of Women Organists.

Mothers’ Union Celebratory Service to be held at Bradford Cathedral this November

The Celebratory Service will take place on Saturday 23rd November at 11am

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