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Diocesan Pastures New for Rev'd Jane

After three years working at the heart of the cathedral team as our assistant curate, at the morning eucharist on Sunday 16 September we must officially say goodbye to Jane Horton as her curacy …
The Tour De France……… and the Body of Christ?

The World Cup is over and done with - along with a Murray-less Wimbledon (or at least one without Andy) – and even the return of Tiger Woods to something like his former glories at the Open, has also …
WW1 fund has helped to conserve Truro Cathedral for future generations

A national scheme to conserve and repair England’s cathedrals from which Truro cathedral was awarded £1.05 million has significantly reduced immediate risks, a report published yesterday said. The £40 …
Old Cathedral School receives Commendation

The Cornwall Buildings Group was formed in 1969 with the aim of stimulating 'interest, appreciation and knowledge of good building in Cornwall, and to encourage the erection, protection, repair and …
Praying for a Parking Space

One of the dilemmas faced by those of us who are obliged to spend a proportion of their time in the ‘God bothering’ business of prayer is when is something so trivial or indeed so self-indulgent that …
My Last Concert with Truro Cathedral Choir

Excitement has been increasingly building for this year's upcoming summer concert, 'Only in Sleep', especially for me anyway. We've been practising the music daily as we get close the performance. …
Playing the Duruflè Requiem on BBC Radio 3

On Thursday 12th July, I shall be playing the cathedral’s Father Willis organ during the choir’s concert broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and in so doing undertaking undoubtedly the biggest challenge …
Discovering Stormzy

It is always good to have your prejudices challenged. Having a reputation for not warming to much music after Schubert (not true!), I was chided when out with a group of friends for being too …
Cathedral Upgraded Toilets Officially Open

After several months the cathedral is pleased to announce that the much-needed cathedral visitor toilet upgrade work has reached completion. The toilets were officially opened and blessed on Friday 1 …