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Revenge or forgiveness?

Father Forgive: Coventry Cathedral marks the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz

In the aftermath of that night, there were two choices – revenge or forgiveness.

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Coventry Cathedral Remembers the 85th Anniversary of the Blitz - The Association of English Cathedrals
Friday the 14th of November marks the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz - a night which resulted in the death of 554 people with many more unaccounted
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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"I cannot wait to bring this production to life in the cathedral nave this month. "

A Year of Storytelling at Hereford Cathedral launches with The Hereford Nativity

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November 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Safeguarding Season launched at Carlisle Cathedral.

The focus will be on #suicide prevention and awareness through training and worship and will see a #LOUDfence installation.

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Season of Safeguarding in Carlisle Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Carlisle Cathedral has launched its Safeguarding Season which will focus on suicide prevention and awareness through training and worship and will see a
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November 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Field of Remembrance opened at Westminster Abbey by the Queen

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November 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Peterborough Cathedral will host Solace, a pair of glass wings symbolising freedom, fragility and strength, this month.

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/solace-opens-in-peterborough-cathedral/

November 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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‘It’s a simple but powerful expression of care in action”

Portsmouth Cathedral in Joint Project to Tackle Homelessness

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Portsmouth Cathedral in Joint Project to Tackle Homelessness - The Association of English Cathedrals
Portsmouth Cathedral has partnered with Portsmouth City Council and the charity, the Society of St James (SSJ) to open up its doors to those experiencing
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Remembrance 2025 : Durham Cathedral

The Festival of Remembrance, 8th Nov

Returning for the 14th year the theme of this year’s festival is the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan

#Remembrance🌺

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October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : Wells Cathedral

The ‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ exhibition will be at Wells Cathedral from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 29 November.

"out of many threads, we are one fabric"

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

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October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Remembrance 2025: Newcastle Cathedral

Stories of courage, sacrifice & innovation.

A new tour for Remembrance to honour those local heroes who shaped history not just locally, but nationally and globally.

#Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-newcastle-cathedral/
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : Ripon Cathedral

Knitters from the Ripon Community Poppy Project have created a dress completely of knitted poppies for a concert of Remembrance to be held on November 6th.

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-ripon-cathedral/
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Remembrance 2025 : St Albans Cathedral

A Roll of Honour for all those lives lost is incorporated into Poppy Fields, a light and sound installation at St Albans to mark Remembrance.

#LestWeForget #Remembrance🌺

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/remembrance-st-albans-cathedral/

Remembrance - St Albans Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
A Roll of Honour for all those lives lost is incorporated into Poppy Fields, a light and sound installation at St Albans for Remembrance.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Jagged Edges, an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse, has gone on display in Newcastle Cathedral.

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/jagged-edges-newcastle-cathedral/
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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What was it like to be a medieval scribe?

Step back in time & find out. Inspired by the Sarum Master Bible (on display at Salisbury Cathedral), you can try calligraphy with a quill & create your own illuminated letter

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Salisbury - Creative Calligraphy - The Association of English Cathedrals
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October 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Art has always been intrinsically tied to religion and the church and our cathedrals use the arts to celebrate their faith and share their story. Art is invitational, it transcends, and it can attract and engage new audiences and spark fresh conversations.
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BBC Radio 4 - AntiSocial, Graffiti, church, and Western civilisation
Does a modern art exhibition belong in Canterbury Cathedral?
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October 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Jane Austen Statue Unveiled at Winchester Cathedral

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/jane-austen-statue-unveiled-at-winchester-cathedral/

October 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Yesterday Her Majesty The Queen attended a National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey, in celebration of harvest and in recognition of farmers & those working to tackle food poverty across the UK.

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National Harvest Service - Westminster Abbey - The Association of English Cathedrals
Yesterday Her Majesty The Queenattended a National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey, held in celebration of harvest and in recognition of farmers.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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It's how we roll.

Association of English Cathedral team meeting in Peterborough.

#Peterborough #PeterboroughCathedral
Association of English Cathedral team meeting in Peterborough.
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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“Graffiti is often the language of the #unheard. It can be a way for the #powerless to challenge injustice or inequity but it can equally be an act of #vandalism, division or intimidation."

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Hear Us - Canterbury Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
HEAR US: a new art exhibition at Canterbury Cathedral that uses temporary graffiti to ask questions of God will go on display.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Manchester Cathedral will host a one hour silent vigil for peace on Monday.

We warmly invited everyone, especially our Interfaith community, as we support our Jewish friends and pray for peace in our world and local communities. ‘

Monday 13 October, 7pm
Invitation to a silent prayer vigil for peace at Manchester Cathedral on Monday 13th October from 7 to 8 pm,
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Manchester Cathedral will host a one hour silent vigil for peace on Monday.

We warmly invited everyone, especially our Interfaith community, as we support our Jewish friends and pray for peace in our world and local communities. ‘

Monday 13 October, 7pm
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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#Harvest is being celebrated in our cathedrals with services focussing on climate change, farming, food poverty and sustainability.

See what you local Cathedral is up to .... 👇

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Harvest Festival 2025 - In Your Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Harvest is being celebrated in our cathedrals with services focussing on climate change, farming, food poverty and sustainability.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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A Royal Peculiar and one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart.

Westminster Abbey has been the #coronation church since 1066.

Find out more ⤵️

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A Royal Peculiar and one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart. Westminster Abbey has been the #coronation church since 1066. A Royal Peculiar and one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart. Westminster Abbey has been the #coronation church since 1066. A Royal Peculiar and one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart. Westminster Abbey has been the #coronation church since 1066. A Royal Peculiar and one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart. Westminster Abbey has been the #coronation church since 1066.
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Nice one @lincolncathedral.bsky.social

They've received an award for the 2nd year running recognising its commitment to providing high-quality education in a heritage setting.

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High-quality Education in a Heritage Setting - Lincoln Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Lincoln Cathedral has received an award recognising its commitment to providing high-quality education in a heritage setting.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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He's a braver than me.

Curly the Tarantulmade a special appearance at the annual Animal Service at Ely Cathedral.

St Albans have their pet service THIS SUNDAY, 4th October 2pm.

https://www.englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/celebrating-all-creatures-great-and-small-at-ely-cathedral/
October 4, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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“the possibility of healing lies in acts of kindness and love.”

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London, has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/new-archbishop-of-canterbury-announced/
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM