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St Mary's Cathedral is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. It is situated just opposite Central Station.
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St Mary’s Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Holy Mass is offered daily at the following times:

Sunday: 8am, 10am, 11.30am*, 6.30pm
Monday - Friday: 12.05pm
Saturday 10am

Masses marked with * are live-streamed to the Cathedral’s YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/c/stmarysrccathedralnewcastle

Further information, including other services, can be found at the Cathedral website:

https://stmaryscathedral.org.uk

The Grade 1 listed church was built in the 1840s to a neo-Gothic design by architect August Welby Pugin, famous for his work on the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Opened in 1844, the church gained the status of Cathedral in 1850, following the restoration of the hierarchy in England and Wales. On 21st August 1860 the Cathedral was dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption. In 1872 a tower and steeple designed by Dunn & Hansom were added. The Cathedral has undergone a thorough period of renovation restoring much of the beauty of the original design. Phase one of the work was completed in September 2010 and phase two of the work, which included the installation of a new three-manual Kenneth Tickell organ of 46 stops, was completed in February 2013. The Cathedral precinct comprises the clergy house and the cloister with the adjacent Cloister Café and Pauline Books & Media. A public garden dedicated to the memory of one of Tyneside’s greatest sons, Cardinal Basil Hume was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2002.

15/09/2026

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

‘From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in all things. From Mary, we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary, we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God.’
- St. Pope John Paul II

Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

14/09/2026

Today is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

“Jesus from the throne of the Cross welcomes every human being with infinite mercy.”
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

11/09/2026

Good luck to all 63,000 runners in this Sunday’s 45th Great North Run. You’re in our prayers!

Don’t forget, if you can’t get to Mass on Sunday morning there’s 3 opportunities to attend a Vigil Mass on Saturday evening in the city centre.

4pm at St Michael’s, Westmorland Road
5pm at St Andrew’s, Worswick Street
5.30pm at St Dominic’s, Newbridge Street

08/09/2026

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Step inside St Michael's Church, Elswick, and discover the history, architecture and stories that have shaped this remarkable place of worship. Join us for Heritage Open Days and explore a hidden gem in the heart of the community.

St Michael's Church will be opening its doors as part of Heritage Open Days, offering visitors the opportunity to explore this historic place of worship and learn more about its role in the local community through the centuries. Visitors can discover architectural teatures, historical artefacts, memorials, and points of interest throughout the church, as well as hear about the people and events that have shaped its history. Volunteers will be available to answer questions and share information about the church's heritage, restoration, and ongoing mission. Refreshments will be available, and all are welcome.

Saturday 12 September
12pm - 3.30pm

06/09/2026

FAITH AND FOOTBALL

Former Cathedral curate and chaplain to Sunderland AFC, Fr. Marc Lyden-Smith's new book ‘Faith and Football: Played for the Glory’ has been published by McCrimmons. “A fine read whether you like football or not”, says Bishop Stephen.

Fr Marc will be celebrating the 12.05pm Mass in the Cathedral on Friday 11 September then afterwards he will be launching his new book in the Pauline-UK bookshop. All are most welcome to attend.

05/09/2026

This weekend we welcome Fr Luke Wilkinson as he joins the City Centre team as assistant priest and priest chaplain to Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

Fr Luke was ordained in the Cathedral in 2021 and has served in parishes in Hexham and Washington. We keep him in our prayers as he begins his ministry in central Newcastle.

31/08/2026

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Aidan and the Saints of Lindisfarne.

According to Bede, Aidan was a man of great gentleness and moderation, outstanding for his energetic missionary work. His influence on the North of England was enormous, and his wise promotion of Christian education among the native English laid the solid foundation for the spread of the Gospel in the centuries which followed his death in 651.

He is pictured on the reredos of the High Altar here at the Cathedral.

Saint Aidan and the Saints of Lindisfarne - Pray for us!

21/08/2026

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Dedication of the Cathedral.

Opened in 1844, the church was consecrated and dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption on 21st August 1860, 166 years ago today.

The Consecration Sconces, of which there are 12 around the walls of the Cathedral, are lit only on this day in honour of the anniversary of the Consecration of the church.

We give thanks for our Diocese, Bishop Stephen and the people of our Diocesan Family who are the living stones of our Church.

Mass will be celebrated at 12.05pm.

Our Lady, assumed into Heaven - Pray for us!

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

16/08/2026

Today we celebrate the (transferred) Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral at 9.30am, 11.30am and 6.30pm

‘O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God and Mother of Humanity, we believe with all the fervor of our faith in your triumphal Assumption both in body and in soul into heaven where you are acclaimed as Queen by all the choirs of angels and all the legions of saints; we unite with them to praise and bless the Lord who has exalted you above all other pure creatures and to offer you the tribute of our devotion and our love. Amen’ (Pope Pius XII)

📸 Detail from Assumption Window in the Cathedral by Nathaniel Westlake.

10/07/2026

A joyful celebration yesterday evening at the Cathedral!

Address

Clayton Street West
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15HH

Telephone

+441912326953

Website

http://stmaryscathedral.org.uk/

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