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A Concert of Comfort
Through the season of Lent, the church encourages us to examine our lives as we seek forgiveness for the areas in which we fall short of what God expects. On Good Friday each year, as Lent draws to a …
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'Music is something of the spirit'
A film by Truro Diocese as part of its 'Living Faith' series where Christopher Gray, Director of Music at the cathedral explores his musical vocation and how it is more than a job, but also an …
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Welcoming the new bishop
Today, at the cathedral, we formally welcomed our new bishop, Philip Mounstephen, to the diocese with a wonderful service attended by over 1,000 people.
The most moving thing about the service …
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Looking forward to Bishop Philip's installation on Saturday
The 16th Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, will be formally welcomed to the diocese at a service at Truro Cathedral on Saturday (January 12, 2019). Hundreds of people from all walks of …
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New Year Resolutions
You can take a high view of the New Year, or a low view. Here is T.S.Eliot in one of his Four Quartets, Little Gidding:
For last year's words belong to last year's languageAnd next year's words …
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A look back at 2018
From new offices and brands to royal visits and new ‘throne’ rooms – 2018 has been an exciting year for Truro Cathedral. As we approach its end, we look back at some of the biggest moments…
The Old …
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Carol Service for Pets - A dog's perspective
Greetings readers! We are Ozzy and Merlin, two Basset Hounds who, although beautiful dogs, nevertheless fell into reduced circumstances. Unfortunately, our previous owners were unable to look after …
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Christmas Midnight Mass
I love Christmas and all the special atmosphere associated with it. I love the dark evenings, the Christmas lights strung across the streets, blown around in the occasional heavy winds of early …
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Preparing for the Christmas Concert
I have to confess to being a “Christmas person”. Maybe it’s because so much of my job is centred around working with children and there is a certain magic in the air for them which rubs off. Or maybe …