Welcome to Brentwood Cathedral

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.

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE:
Please note, we have had to change the date of the Penitential Service from Monday, 15th December to Thursday, 18th December.

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Bishop Thomas McMahon RIP

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rt Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus of Brentwood Diocese, who died peacefully at his home in Stock at 10 a.m. this morning.  May he rest in peace.

Details of his funeral are available via the Obituary link below.

Grand Christmas bazaar!

We will be holding the Brentwood Cathedral Grand Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 6th December, at the Cathedral Hall, from 11am – 3pm.

With stalls, games and, of course, our Grand Prize Draw, this is a fun and entertaining way to support the Cathedral and get yourself into the Christmas spirit.

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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:

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Find out the various events and news from the cathedral, parish and wider community.

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Once again, the phrase ‘the kingdom of heaven’ features in our reading. If we are...
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NEW Cathederal Guide Book

Brentwood Cathedral Guidebook

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.