Bristol Cathedral Launches Art Commission to Honour African and Afro-Caribbean Heritage
16th June 2025
Bristol Cathedral has launched a new open call for visual artists to create a permanent artwork that honours the resilience, culture, and faith of African and Afro-Caribbean communities in Bristol. The commission invites creative responses to be installed in the Cathedral’s north transept, in dialogue with the existing Edward Colston memorial window.
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Grand Iftar at Bristol Cathedral
17th February 2025
Bristol Cathedral, Muslims4Bristol and Bridges for Communities are delighted to be working together to bring a Grand Iftar to Bristol City Centre for the third year in a row. On Thursday, 13th March, from 5.00pm, Bristol Cathedral will open its doors to welcome people from across the city to come together and share a meal at this special multi-faith event.
Bishop of Bristol announces retirement
6th February 2025
The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, by kind permission of the King, will retire as Bishop of Bristol on 1 September 2025. The Archbishop of York granted Bishop Viv permission to remain in office after her 70th birthday in May, to ordain new Deacons and Priests in the summer.
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Bristol Cathedral to Host Memorial Service for Paul Stephenson
7th January 2025
Paul Stephenson OBE (6 May 1937 – 2 November 2024) was a well-known civil rights campaigner and activist. He played a meaningful role in the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott and made significant contributions to community relations and the fight for racial equality in Coventry and London. He will be remembered as a man of courage, principle, and determination, who made friends wherever he went, not only in politics but also in the worlds of music and sport. Paul returned to Bristol in 1992, where he was instrumental in establishing the Bristol Black Archives Partnership and was honoured with the Freedom of the City in 2007.
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Bristol Cathedral awarded £475k grant from The Julia Rausing Trust
6th December 2024
The funding awarded from The Julia Rausing Trust, will kick-start a transformational project which will drastically improve the way visitors and the community can enjoy Bristol Cathedral without experiencing physical barriers to accessibility.
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Bristol Cathedral Café reopens in partnership with local legends Pinkmans Bakery and Café
8th October 2024
“We are delighted to be welcoming everyone to the brand-new café. The beautiful new space will enhance every visit to the Cathedral and provide the perfect spot for lunch during a visit to Gaia. It is clear that Pinkmans share our value of openness and our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality alongside a passion for exceptional food and drink.”
