I was very pleased to visit Liverpool on Friday and to visit the two Cathedral’s which I have visited in the past a number of times but it was lovely to see them again.

The Anglican and Catholic Cathedrals are relatively close together in the centre of Liverpool City

The Anglican Cathedral is the largest in Britain and the volunteer guides made me very welcome. Their website

Liverpool Cathedral, St James’ Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ – events such as Morning Prayer every 8.30am, and Eucharist at 12.05pm and then at 5.30pm for Evensong on Wednesdays and 3pm Choral Evensong on Saturdays and they have very significant aspects on each Sunday.

Chapter House – The Chapter House was funded by the West Lancashire Freemasons, in memory of the 1st Earl of Lathom.

War Memorial Chapel – The Chapel is dedicated to the memory of the Men of Liverpool and District, who gave their lives in conflict.

Gilbert Scott Memorial – In the centre of the great space, directly under the central tower is a dedicated memorial to the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Great West Window – The stunning Great West Window, known as the Benedicite window, was designed by Carl Edwards. Reflect on the pink neon art installation ‘For You’ by Tracey Emin below the window.

Lady Chapel – Look for a well known Bible verse above the arches of this beautiful chapel. The Nobel Women windows celebrate inspirational women.

High Altar – The reredos behind the high altar is carved in sandstone and embellished in gold leaf. The lower panel illustrates the Last Supper. The Te Deum window rises above it.

Whispering Arch – In the Derby Transept the arch demonstrates an acoustic quirk: a person whispering into the stone on one side of the arch can be heard clearly by someone on the other side.

Baptistery – Trace the line from Jesus of Nazareth to a Christian Cathedral in six steps. The marble floor is inlaid with fishes, an ancient symbol of Christianity.

Enjoy our Tower Experience – A breathtaking 360 view of Liverpool’s iconic skyline from the rooftop of the highest cathedral in the UK. Open Daily. Check our website for opening times

Cathedral Shop – Visit our shop full of high-quality gifts, books and cards that reflect our great city of Liverpool and our spectacular building.

The Welsford Bistro – Dining at Liverpool Cathedral – Call in to the Welsford Bistro for great food, drinks and an amazing atmosphere. See our website to view our Menu

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool is the Catholic Cathedral at Mount Pleasant. An awe inspiring place. their website

I do hope a visit to our website will give you a taste of the luminous beauty and spiritual atmosphere of this remarkable cathedral church and afford a flavour of our Cathedral’s sacred life.

The largest Catholic cathedral in England, the Metropolitan Cathedral together with its sister Cathedral at the other end of Hope Street plays an important part in the life of the City of Liverpool and Merseyside.

Whether you come here for a service, event or a visit I can assure you of a warm welcome in the name of Christ which will give strength and encouragement in your daily life.

Canon Anthony O’Brien
Cathedral Dean