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The Outdoor Place
Probably around a year ago I had a conversation with Wilf Warne, retired Chief Inspector and sometimes lay assistant - often found at the cathedral door at Evensong, on Sundays. He wanted to tell me …
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An Interim Dean for Truro Cathedral
The Rt. Rev. Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Simon Robinson SMMS as Interim Dean of Truro for the period of one year.
Fr. Simon is currently …
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Common Grounds coffee shop welcomes two new Baristas
Common Grounds has been serving locally roasted coffee and freshly made cakes for the past ten months. This month we have had two new baristas join the Common Grounds team, Sophie and Helen. From 22 …
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Feast Day of the Blessed St Mary
The principal feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom the cathedral is dedicated, is celebrated on 15 August each year. The original parish church on the cathedral site was also dedicated to her. …
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Announcement from the Dean
This morning I am announcing that I am relinquishing my position as dean from the end of September. As September marks the tenth anniversary of my appointment it seems a suitable time to go, though I …
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St Mary's stained glass windows
St Mary’s Aisle is known for its gorgeous windows. Six date from the 1840-50s and were part of a real passion at that time for stained glass that had its origins in the often grim reality of life in …
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Update on Bishop Visitation
An update regarding the Visitation to be undertaken by the Bishop of Truro.
A letter from the Bishop of Truro to the cathedral community outlining the process in more detail:
Letter from the Bishop …
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History of 140 year old wedding revealed
The story behind the last wedding in St Mary’s Church, before most of it was knocked down to make way for the cathedral, has been revealed. The St Mary’s Aisle Exhibition includes the marriage …
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CEOs inspired by choristers
Last week, 27 Cornish business leaders took a peep behind the scenes of chorister life. Invited by the Lord Lieutenant, Colonel Edward Bolitho, the leaders came from a wide range of sectors, from …