Carlisle Cathedral

Discover, experience and enjoy: over 900 years of extraordinary history; our famous starlight ceiling; our treasury exhibition; active family trails; an oasis of peace and prayer in the heart of the city with beautiful monastic gardens, award-winning café and unique gift shop.

There are fascinating stories of faith, hope and love to discover here. They point to God who is at work among us now and who welcomes all. Whether you are of this faith, another faith, or no faith at all, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Silent Prayer and the Offering of Incense

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 20 mins
Venue
Carlisle Cathedral
Address
The Abbey Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, United Kingdom

Join us every Thursday for 20 minutes of stillness, followed by guided prayer and a short service with the Offering of Incense. This service is inspired by St Augustine, the founder of the way of life of the first canons in Carlisle over 900 years ago.

Find space and quietness to let your prayers rise to God.

Safeguarding

Carlisle Cathedral, the Cathedral Church for the Church of England in the Diocese of Carlisle, is committed to:

The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children, young people and adults.
The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults.
Being a safe and caring community that provides a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse.

If you need to contact anyone about Safeguarding concerns at the Cathedral, please contact:

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Ms Joanna Van Lachterop

07458 016 884

Email [email protected]

or

The Cathedral’s Lay Safeguarding Lead is Julie Clayton. The Cathedral Lay Safeguarding Lead acts as a point of contact on Safeguarding matters at the Cathedral independent from the Cathedral Chapter or the Church of England.

Tel. 01228 548151

Email [email protected]

Day to day operational Safeguarding matters are overseen by The Chapter’s Safeguarding Lead, The Revd Canon Dr Benjamin Carter

Tel. 01228 479238

Email [email protected]

Please feel free to contact any of the above as soon as possible if you have any Safeguarding concerns. Also please don’t hesitate to contact them if you seek advice, guidance or further information relating to Safeguarding.

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Carlisle Cathedral Charity No. 1200677