Baptism is the first and primary step in becoming part of the Church, a joyful celebration of new life in faith. If you’d like your child to be baptised here at the Cathedral, one of the following must apply:
Please contact Claire Hanlon to talk through arrangements.
If you live outside the parish, please get in touch with your local parish priest to begin the process.
Receiving Holy Communion for the first time is a special milestone in a child’s faith journey. From the age of 8, our young children are prepared to understand the meaning of the Eucharist and Holy Communion, which is a regular Sacrament of our faith.
Preparation usually takes place through parish or school programmes.
You can learn more about the With You Always programme.
Confirmation strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit first received at Baptism and marks a deepening of commitment to the faith.
Both young people and adults can be confirmed through the Archdiocesan programme.
Once a year, there is a preparation course for those who want to become Catholic, which is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a time of reflection, learning and prayer that leads to full reception into the Church.
When ready, you can contact your local parish to find out what they offer.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s mercy and begin again.
Confession is available in the Cathedral Confessionals:
Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am
Saturday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Weekdays after 12:15pm Mass
This sacrament brings strength, peace, and healing to those who are unwell or nearing the end of life.
Our Cathedral priests and hospital chaplains are available to visit and offer the Sacrament of the Sick within our local area and local hospitals.
Marriage is a sacred covenant of love and faithfulness, reflecting Christ’s love for the Church. Because we receive so many requests for weddings, at least one of the couple must:
If that’s you, please contact Claire Hanlon, Executive Assistant to the Dean to arrange a conversation.
If not, your local parish priest will be happy to help you plan your wedding elsewhere.
Through Holy Orders, men are called to serve as deacons, priests or bishops. If you’re discerning a vocation to ordained ministry, the Archdiocese offers support and guidance.
A funeral at the Cathedral is a moment of prayer, thanksgiving and hope, a time to commend a loved one to God’s mercy and to find comfort in faith.
If you would like a funeral to take place here, please speak first with your funeral director, who will contact the Cathedral on your behalf to make arrangements.
The expectation is that Catholic funerals would normally take place within their own home parish.
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