Friday 13 February
On Friday 13 February 2026, at 5.30pm, a Solemn Pontifical Vespers will be prayed for the Most Rev Richard Moth, Archbishop-elect of Westminster, on the eve of his Installation in Westminster Cathedral.
Timetable:
| 7.35am | Morning Prayer in Crypt* |
| 8am | Mass in Crypt* |
| 10.30am | Mass in Crypt* |
| 11.30am | Confessions until 12.30pm in the Cathedral |
| 12 noon | Mass in Cathedral Hall** (no livestream) |
| 5.30pm | Solemn Pontifical Vespers (livestreamed – see below) |
*The Crypt Chapel of St Peter is accessed via the Choir School carpark on Ambrosden Avenue.
**Cathedral Hall is accessed via Ambrosden Avenue.
Please note:
Westminster Cathedral will open at the usual time and remain open until after Solemn Vespers.
There will be no 5.30pm Mass.
Tickets are not required for Solemn Vespers, and general seating will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
We reserve the right to restrict admission, contingent on behaviour; please follow the instructions given by Cathedral staff, security, stewards, and signage.
Livestream
To visit our YouTube channel, click the red logo (top left).
NB: Please do not record any music, vocal or instrumental, from Westminster Cathedral. All recordings are subject to copyright. Permission to stream music in these liturgies is obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-633307. All rights reserved.
Saturday 14 February
The following day, on Saturday 14 February at 12 noon, the feast of Ss Cyril and Methodius, the Most Rev Richard Moth will be solemnly Installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in Westminster Cathedral.
Timetable:
| 9.30am | Doors open for TICKET HOLDERS only |
| 11am | Lauds in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only |
| 11.30am | Terce in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only |
| 12 noon | Installation Mass in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only (livestreamed – see below) |
| 4pm | Cathedral doors open |
| 5pm | Confessions until 6pm |
| 5.30pm | Evening Prayer (said) |
| 6pm | Vigil Mass (said) |
Please note:
Westminster Cathedral will open at 9.30am for ticket holders only, reopening at 4pm for general admission.
There will be no Morning Prayer, 8am Mass, 10.30am Mass, 11.30am Confessions, or 12.30pm Mass.
Livestream
To visit our YouTube channel, click the red logo (top left).
NB: Please do not record any music, vocal or instrumental, from Westminster Cathedral. All recordings are subject to copyright. Permission to stream music in these liturgies is obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-633307. All rights reserved.
Sunday 15 February & Ash Wednesday
On Sunday 15 February, Archbishop Moth will celebrate the 12 noon Mass (livestreamed), and all are most welcome to attend. Likewise on Ash Wednesday (18 February), Archbishop Moth will celebrate the 8am Mass with the imposition of ashes.
