After a long nine months, the current phase of the re-development work in the Cathedral is expected to be completed by early September. A Solemn Mass to celebrate the reopening of the Cathedral and the Consecration of the Altar will take place at 11.00am on Saturday 11 September. The Principal Celebrant will be Bishop Séamus Cunningham. A marquee reception will follow the Mass and to facilitate the day, tickets for regular worshippers at the Cathedral will be available on a first come first served basis. If you would like to attend and would like to be placed on the list for tickets, please contact the Cathedral Office, Tel: 0191 232 6953 ext 201. Please note: A ticket will be required for both the Mass and the Reception.

Until the works are completed in September, please note the following:

• The Cathedral is closed during the week Monday - Saturday inclusive but re-opens each Sunday for Masses at the usual times.
• Monday - Friday Mass is at 8.00am in the Cloister Cafe.
• There is no weekday 12.05pm Mass and no 10.00am Mass on Saturday mornings in the Cathedral.
• Monday - Saturday there is Mass at 12.15pm at St Andrew's, Worswick Street.
• Holyday Masses will be celebrated at St Andrew's Church, Worswick Street at the following times: Vigil 6.00pm, 8.00am, 12.15pm & 6.00pm. There will be no Masses at the Cathedral.
• Confessions are at St Andrew's, Worswick Street on Saturdays, 11.00am - 12 noon, and 5.15 - 5.45pm.
• There are also Confessions at St Dominic's, New Bridge Street on Saturdays, 10.30am - 11.00am & 5.00pm - 5.30pm.
• Disabled access to the Cathedral is currently available on Sundays. Any temporary restrictions to disabled access will be notified in the newsletter and on the website.
• The Cathedral Office and Pauline Books & Media are open at the following times:
• Cathedral Office
  Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm
• Pauline Books & Media
  Mon - Closed
  Tue - Sat 10.00am - 4.30pm
  1st Sunday of month 10.00am - 1.15pm

The Phase One work will include:

• tiling of the whole floor surface (including the sanctuary)
• re-ordering of the sanctuary
• re-instatement of the Lady Chapel
• improved lighting
• installation of new boilers

View the photo diary tracking the progress of the work

Pope Benedict XVI will visit England and Scotland from 16-19 September 2010.

As part of the visit to Great Britain of Pope Benedict XVI, Holy Mass will be celebrated in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow on Thursday 16 September. For security purposes individual travel is discouraged and places will only be allocated to those travelling in a pre-arranged parish group. Bookings are now closed and further information regarding departure times etc will be available shortly.

Papal Visit Booklet
A booklet entitled Magnificat: Liturgies and Events of the Papal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI has been been produced to commemorate the Holy Father's visit to Great Britain. Copies are available at the back of church and are free of charge however if you wish to make a donation (£2 recommended) there is a basket available.

Official Papal Visit Website
Download Prayer Card [PDF]