‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline […]

The Friends of Westminster Cathedral are delighted to announce that Archbishop Richard Moth has accepted the role of President. He will, therefore be Guest-of-Honour at a dinner in Brooks’s Club, St James’s Street on Monday 5 October 2026. Tickets are £250. Please email Friends@rdcow.org.uk to book, and for more information.

Quizmaster: Canon Gerard King Tickets, £25 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. For assistance, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.

On Saturday 10 October, representatives from across the country will gather in St George’s Cathedral Southwark at 10.30am for presentations and a Mass celebrated by Archbishop John Wilson at 12 noon, followed by a keynote address (Cardinal Radcliffe). At 3pm, a Blessed Sacrament procession will leave St George’s for Westminster Cathedral, arriving for 5pm Solemn […]

On Thursday 15 October, at 6.30pm, we are delighted to welcome Archbishop Kevin McDonald, Archbishop Emeritus of Southwark, to Cathedral Hall. Archbishop Kevin will give a talk entitled ‘ARCIC: A Church in Dialogue’, exploring the work of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission and the continuing importance of ecumenical dialogue. Tickets are £20, including refreshments afterwards. […]

On Wednesday 4 November, at 6.30pm, Fr Hugh Mackenzie will discuss Pope Leo’ encyclical Magnifica humanitas and the implications of artificial intelligence. Tickets are £10, including refreshments afterwards. For assistance, email friends@rcdow.org.uk.

Our popular Carols by Candlelight returns this Advent, on Monday 7 December. The evening will begin at 6.30pm in Cathedral Hall, before we move to the Lady Chapel for carols led by Ed Picton-Turberville, followed by festive refreshments back in the Hall. Tickets are £30, and we hope Friends, visitors and guests will join us. […]