Bangor Cathedral Visitation Report
In October 2024, in response to concerns which had been brought to his attention, the Archbishop of Wales, The Most Revd Andrew John, commissioned a visitation of Bangor Cathedral and a review by Thirtyone:eight, an external body that specialises in safeguarding advice in church settings. The reporting process is now complete and the following summary reports have now been released publicly, and can be accessed below. We are grateful to all who contributed to this careful and prayerful process. The reports give details of the next steps which will now be taken.
Read moreRepresentative Body Statement on Bangor Cathedral
The Representative Body of the Church in Wales met today to consider matters relating to Bangor Cathedral. After extensive and detailed discussions, the meeting has been adjourned, and a statement will be issued in due course.
Read moreBangor Cathedral receives highest civic honour for 1500 anniversary
Saint Deiniol’s Cathedral in Bangor has been awarded "The Freedom of the City of Bangor," the highest honour the City Council can bestow, in recognition of its substantial contributions to the community throughout its long history.
Read moreBangor Cathedral to host Windrush thanksgiving service
St Deiniol's Cathedral in Bangor will host a National Thanksgiving Service for Windrush Day on Sunday 22 June during Choral Eucharist at 3.30pm.
Read moreStatement on Bangor Cathedral Visitation Report implementation
The two groups which were inaugurated in response to the Bangor Cathedral Visitation Report and a safeguarding audit by the specialist charity thirtyone:eight have begun to meet regularly.
Read moreBangor Cathedral hopes to save lives with new device
A cathedral at the heart of its community is protecting the hearts of its people with a new device to save lives.
Read moreBangor Cathedral to be lit in Ukrainian colours
Bangor Cathedral to be lit in Ukrainian colours to end a day of prayer for Ukraine
Read moreYoung Welsh artists bring ancient pilgrimage route to life at Bangor Cathedral
An exhibition showcasing the artistic talents of more than 600 pupils from schools along the acclaimed Llwybr Cadfan pilgrimage trail will open at Bangor Cathedral this April.
Read moreStatement from the Representative Body of the Church in Wales on Bangor Cathedral
The Trustees of the Representative Body of the Church in Wales acknowledge with deep concern the serious issues raised in recent reports and correspondence regarding leadership, safeguarding, management, and conduct in the central structures of Bangor Diocese and at Bangor Cathedral.
Read moreWales' oldest city marks 1500 years with rare manuscript exhibition
An exhibition at Bangor University will mark 1500 years of Bangor Cathedral with rare manuscripts and archival treasures.
Read moreBangor school children to mark St Deiniol's Day with city centre pilgrimage
Bangor city centre will be transformed by a procession of schoolchildren on Thursday 11 September, as around 200 local schoolchildren lead a pilgrimage through the city centre to mark St. Deiniol’s Day and Bangor’s 1500th anniversary celebrations.
Read moreCathedral to open as a Vaccination Centre
From Tuesday 6 July St Deiniol’s Cathedral in Bangor will be a home to the NHS Covid-19 vaccination team.
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