Evie Garcia
New Mayor Installed by Dean of Ripon
Sunday was a day of celebration which saw the installation of the new Mayor of Ripon, Cllr Andrew Williams.
Cllr Williams was placed in the stall assigned to the mayor in the cathedral's Medieval quire by Dean John, as we asked for God's blessing on our council and the city.
We were delighted that members of 21 Engineer Regiment joined us for this civic service.
The Installation of the Mayor of Ripon The Dean’s Sermon
‘Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus’ It’s not the most straightforward start to a sermon. But it was the start of the reading given by the Mayor. ‘Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus’ I don’t know…
Tudor Month at Ripon Cathedral
Step back into the world of the Tudors this June at Ripon Cathedral, as Tudor Month brings together a rich programme of talks, music, history and family activities inspired by one of England’s most fascinating eras. Highlights include lectures from leading historians, opportunities to discover the cathedral’s own historic connections, and activities designed to bring the Tudor world vividly to life for all ages.
Whitsun
On the fiftieth day after Easter, the feast of the Resurrection, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles (Acts 2). The church has always called it Pentecost, a Greco-Latin word which derives from the Greek for…
Ripon Awarded Prestigious CPT Coach Friendly Status
Ripon has officially been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), marking a significant milestone for the city’s visitor economy and reinforcing its position as a standout destination for group travel.
Palm Sunday Procession and Festal Eucharist at Ripon Cathedral
A procession through the streets in honour of Christ the King, with two donkeys leading us as we sing his praises.
Palms were blessed in the Market Square ahead of a Festal Eucharist sung by the girl choristers, choral scholars and lay clerks of Ripon Cathedral Choir.
Commemorating the Resurrection
With Easter Day, the Feast of the Resurrection, falling this year on 5 April, and with a title of ‘Commemorating the Resurrection’, you might well expect this article to be about Easter in some way. But it isn’t, at least…
A sermon by Peter Collier KC at a service which celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the North East Circuit
Peter Collier is a retired British barrister and judge with a rich background in law, having practiced for nearly 40 years as a barrister before becoming a judge and spending 11 years in office. Peter has been actively involved in…
Easter Day Eucharist Broadcast on BBC One
You can still watch our Easter Day Eucharist on BBC iPlayer.
This joyful and uplifting service was broadcast live on BBC One.
Our thanks go to the BBC crew, all cathedral staff involved, and the Ripon Cathedral Flower Guild. Special appreciation as well to the outstanding Ripon Cathedral Choir, directed by Director of Music Dr Ronny Krippner, with Assistant Director of Music Tim Harper on the organ.
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Installation
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally is installed as Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March, the 106th archbishop in succession to St Augustine. The service is in Canterbury because this is head cathedral for the southern province of England.