Parish Groups
The following groups are active in the parish. Find out more about their work here and contact them using the form below if you are interested in joining their work.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA group meets throughout the year in order to help those who are interested in understanding more about the Catholic faith, with a view to becoming members of the Church. Those who attend have an opportunity to explore the Catholic faith with others and to meet and talk to Catholics about their beliefs. The group meets every Tuesday evening from September to May at 7pm. Contact us for more information.
St Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) provide badly needed help and assistance in a variety of forms to many in need from the Cathedral parish and those passing through the city. Volunteers visit people at home as well as others in the parish who are in hospital, hospice or prison - no distinction is made on the basis of religious belief.
Volunteers look to support our brothers and sisters with a conviction which shows that by giving freely of ourselves, we are more aware of the love of Christ.
Young Adults’ Group
The Young Adults’ Group is a dynamic group of young people (aged 18-35) who wish to grow closer to Jesus Christ through catechesis, discussion, prayer and friendship. The group meets each Tuesday in term time at 7pm in the cathedral hall for a talk given by an invited speaker followed by some time spent in prayer.
Please contact Fr Robert for more information.
Divine Mercy Group
The Divine Mercy Group was initiated as an answer to Jesus' call to spread the message of God's love within the world. The group tries to help people to live this truth daily, praying in spiritual unity and doing deeds of mercy.
On the second Sunday of each month, at 4pm, the group gathers in the Cathedral for prayer and adoration. It is an opportunity to pray together and worship Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through song, meditation and recitation of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.
music group
The Cathedral has had a history of beautiful music since it opened in 1814 and is home to one of the largest pipe organs in the UK.
The Cathedral Choir comprises a mix of music scholars and volunteers with Michael Ferguson as Director of Music. Their singing enhances the majesty of the liturgical celebrations at many Masses and other liturgical events. Read more about music at the Cathedral here.
legion of mary
The Legion of Mary is an international lay association which seeks to help its members grow in holiness through devotion to Our Lady and by carrying out works of mercy. The Cathedral has a particularly strong young adult membership.
finance committee
The Parish Finance Council is a requirement under Canon Law (cf. Code of Canon Law 537).
Members of the Cathedral Finance Committee are Martin Cassels, Alex Langa, James Miller (Chair), Fr Jeremy Milne (Administrator), Caroline Reid (Cathedral Finance Officer).
Parish Council
The Pastoral Council meets monthly to advise the Administrator in fostering pastoral activity, identifying pastoral needs and evaluating pastoral programmes. Members of the council are Tom Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Cornelia Brenner, Stuart Conlan, Rudolf D'souza, Monica Langa (Chair), Celia Livingstone, Angeline Mapuranga, James McDevitt, Hugh McMillan (Secretary), Fr Jeremy Milne (Administrator), Jürgen Munz, Fr John Peter Siluvappan, Fr Robert Taylor, Deacon Peter Traynor, St Andrew’s representative to be confirmed, Polish representative to be confirmed.
If you have suggestions you can contact the Pastoral Council directly using the email address parishcouncil@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Church
Cleaning
Group
The Church cleaning groups are dedicated teams of volunteers who keep our Cathedral looking clean and beautiful. There are two groups - one that meets on Saturday morning and the other that meets during the week. Sign up for one or both of them using the form below!