Welcome to the Cathedral Parish of St Mary and St Helen which sits proudly at the heart of the Diocese of Brentwood, a large and diverse diocese that stretches from rural north Essex to the heart of the East End of London.
His Holiness Pope Francis R.I.P.
The passing of Pope Francis took place on Monday 21st April at 7.35 a.m.
On Easter Sunday the Holy Father gave the Urbi et Orbi blessing to the ‘City and the World; he even travelled in his Popemobile around St Peter’s Square to be with the people for the last time. A true shepherd right to the end.
Read his full obituary via the link below.
Holy Mass for the passing of Pope Francis
A Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday 27th April, at 11:30am.
Lenten lectures 2025
In this Holy Year 2025 as ‘Pilgrims of Hope.’
Four talks on the Holy Eucharist are available to attend, see details via the link below:
Find out the various events and news from the cathedral, parish and wider community.
NEW Cathederal Guide Book
Many members of our Parish community have continued to reach out to others throughout the current restrictions.
The cathedral is the first classical cathedral to be built in England since London’s St Paul’s has been awarded Grade II* listed status.
