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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cathedral Music Trust presents grant to Truro Cathedral Choir

Truro Cathedral was delighted to welcome Canon James Mustard of the Cathedral Music Trust to Evensong on Sunday 3 July. Canon Mustard was there to present a grant of £30,000 from the Trust to support …
Visitation of Truro Cathedral: Bishop’s Statement

As Bishop of Truro, I instituted an External Review of various aspects of the life and ministry of Truro Cathedral in February 2022. This was done with the full co-operation and support of the Dean …
Young singers across Cornwall welcome Archbishop with new Cornish blessing

Truro Cathedral choristers and four Cornish schools have created a special sung blessing to welcome Archbishop Welby this weekend and to support his mission to reach out creatively to Cornish people …
Cornish youngsters to benefit from Cathedral Music Trust grant

The Cathedral Music Trust has awarded Truro Cathedral a grant of £30,000 to support bursaries and scholarships for young choristers in 2022-23. It will be presented to the Cathedral by one of their …