Michele Gee
Pilgrim’s Ride to Keep Cathedral Music Alive
Cathedral Music Trust CEO Jonathan Mayes and cycling companion Leo Wilson arrived at Ripon in time for a beautiful service of choral evensong.
Jonathan is travelling 3,000 miles in 50 days, visiting 100 cathedrals along the way to raise vital funds and awareness.
Golden Wedding Service
Married in 1976 or earlier? If you are celebrating your Golden Wedding or an even longer time together, we invite you to share in a special service of thanksgiving and blessing on Sunday June 7 at 3.30 pm.
Join us to renew your vows and celebrate!
Tickets are free - apply before Friday May 15.
Summer Organ Festival
On Tuesdays in June we are holding a series of recitals that comprise this year's Summer’s Organ Festival. The concerts are 7.30 - 9 pm in the stunning setting of the nave with the organ front and centre. The musicians will play a wonderful variety of music. For details and to book - visit our website. Tickets also available on the door and at the cathedral shop.
Do you know a child who loves to sing?
We now have chorister places in our Boys Choir and Girls Choir - available from September this year.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for young singers to develop their musical talents, and confidence!
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Dean John Writes
‘Do not doubt but believe!’
This is a clear message from the risen Christ to Thomas, and to us, as we continue to celebrate the resurrection.
Ripon Cathedral Rural Forum Calls for Stronger Rural Voice as Members Enter “Campaigning Mode”
Ripon Cathedral Rural Forum brought together 33 members, policymakers, and sector leaders on Friday March 20 for a landmark event focused on strengthening rural advocacy across North Yorkshire and beyond. Opening the event, Dean John Dobson welcomed attendees and emphasised…
Hundreds celebrate Candlemas
Hundreds gathered for a Festal Eucharist with 1,000 more watching at home, as the cathedral was lit by 10,000 candles. Candlemas celebrates the presentation of the infant Christ at the temple, where he was recognised by the old man Simeon as a light for all the world.
Celebrating Rural Life
A great celebration of rural life took place at our annual Plough Sunday Service, in partnership with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society - with an address by the Archbishop of York.
Vital role of farmers celebrated at Plough Sunday Service
The vital contribution of farmers to feeding the nation and managing the countryside is being celebrated at a special service supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
All are welcome at the Plough Sunday Service on Sunday 11 January as blessings and thanks are offered to farming families, and an address is given by the Archbishop of York, The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell.
Plough Sunday Service
Ripon Cathedral is pleased that the Archbishop of York, the Rt Hon and Most Revd Stephen Cottrell will be preaching at the Plough Sunday Service on Sunday January 11 at 3.30pm, held in partnership with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.