Friends of the Cathedral
The Friends share in the life of the Cathedral by their interest, their prayers and their service. Anyone can become a Friend of the Metropolitan Cathedral and we would very much encourage you to do so.
The purpose of the Friends is to support the Metropolitan Cathedral and to contribute financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, beautification and ministry by:
- assisting and supporting the Dean in maintaining and improving the fabric, fittings, art works, exhibitions, music and facilities of the Cathedral
- encouraging the interest and participation of young people through educational activities
- stimulating and maintaining public interest in the Cathedral
- sustaining the spiritual life, history, architecture and music of the Cathedral
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A FRIEND?
- Annual Mass
- Lectures and talks on architecture and art, special events, outings to sites of interest and social gatherings
- Mass celebrated for Friends' intentions on the Feast of Christ the King
- Regular remembrance in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass and Solemn Evening Prayer
- Twice-yearly Newsletter from the Dean
- Membership Card giving discount in the Cathedral Gift Shop and Piazza Café
- Entitlement to reserved seats at some major Cathedral Celebrations
- Invitation to Annual General Meetings and Get to know your Cathedral evenings
- Tour of the Cathedral Treasury
- The opportunity to further develop a Cathedral dedicated to prayer and to the glory of God
INTERESTED?
Annual membership - Subscriptions £25
Life membership - Subscriptions £250
Overseas membership €30 per year
Overseas Life membership €300 per year
All enquiries to Friends of the Cathedral
Download an enrolment form