Meet the Canons! We’re excited to introduce you, over the next few months, to our new Honorary and Lay and Canons. These are all people who are joining the Cathedral community and span a rich diversity of experience, skills and backgrounds from across Suffolk...

We have a vacancy for two voluntary roles at the Cathedral, Independent Data Protection Lead and Independent Chair of the Cathedral Safeguarding Committee. If you think you may have the skills to make a difference to the Cathedral, please visit

This week's reflection is from The Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon who reflects on Lunar New Year and his time living in Hong Kong. 

Cathedral community member Valerie is still in Kagera and shared pictures of their pop-up shops, selling calendars, pins, bags and more. Valerie herself runs a stall some Sundays at the Cathedral, selling goods from Kagera to raise money for various projects there.

Pop into the Cathedral Shop this weekend and explore new collections from William Morris as well as some new books we have in store!

Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.

Come along to our All-Ages Eucharist at 9.00 am on Sundays. This service is for everyone!

The F Word: Stories of Forgiveness exhibition - a thought provoking collection of arresting images and personal narratives exploring restorative justice and forgiveness in the face of atrocity. Friday 28 March to Sunday 13 Apri. Kindly sponsored by @GreeneGreeneLaw

Together on Tuesday: This service is for anyone who might find a longer service difficult, but still enjoys singing and praising God; suitable for those with dementia and their carers. Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service. Join us on Tuesday 11 February at 2.00pm.

February’s Dogs of the Cathedral Calendar models are Nyra, Jack and Coco who are Griffon Bruxellois. There are actually 7 dogs in these pictures as Coco was pregnant with four puppies! Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, as long as they are well-behaved and on a lead 🦮

Yesterday, the Cathedral said farewell to Bishop Martin with his last services here before his retirement later this month. At the end of the 3.30 pm service, The Bishop was presented with the Bishop’s Standard in token of the duration of his Episcopacy. 📷 Keith Mindham

Dean Joe reflects on Candlemas and saying goodbye to Bishop Martin.

Iona Music and Worship: Ideal for those involved in planning and leading worship, this workshop will explore the rich and varied worship resources created by the Iona Community. For more information and to book, visit:

Valerie and Cathedral community members are in Kagera and have visited students training as nurses, midwives, pharmacists and social workers. A big thank you to Valerie for these photographs and information.

We're looking forward to Monday 3 February when the @RHSuffolk Chamber Choir will be singing evensong at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Our Cathedral community members continue their visit in Kagera and have been to the Theological College which has strong links with our diocese. First photo is Obadiah, Principal; Anania, Academic Dean and Emmanuel, New Testament tutor. Thank you to Valerie for these photos!

This week's reflection is from The Reverend Canon Mark Haworth who reflects on captaincy and being a part of a team.

We have a series of talks, events and addresses this Lent that are all inspired by “Unforgivable?” Exploring the Limits of Forgiveness. You can engage with every step of this exploration, or you can dip into the things that inspire you most. Find out more:

Thank you to all those who came out in the grotty weather for our Holocaust Memorial Day service in the Abbey Gardens. At 5.30 pm there will be a Holocaust Memorial Day Meditation in the Cathedral with the choir and tonight, the Cathedral Tower will be lit purple.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our first female Canon Precentor, The Rev'd Canon Katy Cunliffe. Katy will be Licensed and Installed on Sunday 1 June 2025. This appointment is subject to completion of legal formalities.