There will be a Choral Mass for the Feast of the Ascension at 7.30 pm on 14 May 2026 – music from the Cathedral Choir.
Funeral – Jon Oates
The funeral of Jon Oates will take place in St Mary’s on Monday 18 May 2026 at 11.30 am
Bradford Cathedral Choir Visit
The choir of Bradford Cathedral led by Geoff Woollatt will be singing at the services at 11 am and 5 pm on the Feast of Pentecost – 24 May 2026
Art Exhibition
The Cathedral will be open for an Art Exhibition by the Friday Art Group as follows:
Saturday 30 May 2026 – 11 am – 4 pm
Monday – Friday 1 to 5 June 2026 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday 6 June 2026 – 2 pm – 4 pm
Rough Guide to St Mary’s
There will be a Rough Guide to St Mary’s Cathedral on 17 May 2026 – which will start at 12.45 pm and finish at about 3.30 pm
Everything You Wanted to Know…
The Rough Guide to St Mary’s offers new members of the congregation an opportunity to meet the Provost, the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, the Vice Provost, the Rev Canon Sarah Shaw and other leaders of the congregation. Kelvin will be talking about the ethos of St Mary’s and how it functions. In particular he will be talking about how to get the most out of St Mary’s.
Behind the Scenes Tour
See parts of the Cathedral you’ve never seen before—this behind the scenes tour will include the church itself and other rooms and buildings.
Any Questions
There will be the opportunity to participate in an Any Questions session with the clergy who are present.
Lunch will be provided.
To register, please contact the Cathedral Office to indicate that you are coming.
The Rough Guide is a free event and lunch will be provided. Please book in advance either by filling out the form below. If you have any trouble filling in this form, please contact the cathedral office on 0141 339 6691.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi will be celebrated on 4 June 2026 at 7.30 pm. Glorious procession with scattered rose petals and communion for all.
University Chapel Choir Visit
The Chapel Choir of the University of Glasgow will be singing a joint service with the choir of St Mary’s at Choral Evensong on 7 June 2026 for Columbatide.
Baptism
The next opportunity for baptism/christenings is on the Feast of Pentecost 24 May 2026. Contact the cathedral office using the Baptism Enquiry Form.
Ordination Service
The Diocesan Ordination Service takes place on 20 June 2026 at 11 pm. White stole for clergy.
Bach Cantata Concert
BWV 188 Ich habe meine Zuversicht
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