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The cathedral choir in lockdown

Speaking with colleagues in other cathedrals, it is clear that everyone is carving their own unique path through the current challenges. Everywhere is different and so their solutions will be …
A virtual treasure trove of choral music

I wrote a blog post shortly after the schools closed on Friday 20th March and now seems as good a moment as any for an update. Sometimes it feels like nothing has changed and sometimes it feels like …
Life, the Cathedral and Everything: Dean Roger interviews Donna Birrell

Introducing 'Life, the Cathedral and Everything'... Dean Roger is releasing a series of recorded interviews with people of all backgrounds from the diverse communities in Cornwall. He will be talking …
Taking Time Out

This is a strange time to retire from formal cathedral ministry but as it has crept up on me some interesting conversations are helping me to look at the bigger picture.

Across the world the past …
A service to commemorate VE Day

This VE Day, Dean Roger, Colonel Edward Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, and The Right Reverend Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, join together virtually for a short service commemorating the …
The ‘lockdown’ thoughts of an ancient Border Collie aged 15 and a half

Hello, not many of you know me, but I’m Bounce, and I live with the Bloke and the Girl not far from Arch Hill roundabout, here in Truro. I’ve lived with them ever since they brought me home in a …
Ramadan

From the 23rd April our Muslim friends have been observing Ramadan, the lunar month-long period of fasting undertaken to heighten spiritual awareness and discipline. No food or drink can be taken …
Life, the Cathedral and Everything: Dean Roger interviews Canon Lynda

Introducing 'Life, the Cathedral and Everything'... Dean Roger is releasing a series of recorded interviews with people of all backgrounds from the diverse communities in Cornwall. He will be talking …
The best laid plans….

Back in August, you met me shortly after I joined the cathedral team. It’s fair to say that time has truly flown. Since joining I’ve been working behind the scenes to learn what’s important to the …