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.
First holy communion programme 2024 / 2025
Advanced notice to those parents whose children will be in Year 4 as of September 2024 (8 years rising 9) is now on our Sacrament of the Eucharist page.
Parish christmas card 2024
As we approach the celebration of the Birth of Our Lord at Christmas, we would like to take this opportunity to express our grateful thanks and wish you all a peaceful festive season.
Please find our Parish Christmas card via the link below, which includes the Service and Mass times over Christmas 2024.
Find out the various events and news from the cathedral, parish and wider community.
During this Christmas time we look to the Holy Family of...
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.