Home

Welcome to SM4!

Worship & Music

St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.

Visit Us

St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.

Learning & Faith

Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.

History & Collections

For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.

Support Us

Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.

Venue Bookings

Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.

Today at the Cathedral View More

New Bishop of Dudley consecrated at St Paul's

26 March 2014

The new Bishop of Dudley has been ordained and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury at a service in St Paul's.

The Reverend Canon Graham Usher officially became Right Reverend at the service of Eucharist on Tuesday 25 March.

SEE IMAGES FROM THE SERVICE

Formerly the Rector and Lecturer of Hexham in the Diocese of Newcastle, Graham is now Suffragan Bishop of Dudley in the Diocese of Worcester.

DOWNLOAD THE ORDER OF SERVICE

In ordaining Graham, The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, said: "Bishops are called to serve and care for the flock of Christ. Mindful of the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for his sheep, they are to love and pray for those committed to their charge, knowing their people and being known by them. As principal ministers of word and sacrament, stewards of the mysteries of God, they are to preside at the Lord’s table and to lead the offering of prayer and praise. They are to feed God’s pilgrim people, and so build up the Body of Christ."

The pastoral staff given to Graham is a gift from the Diocese of Newcastle. It is a traditional Northumbrian shepherd’s crook. He will use a mitre which belonged to Bishop Douglas Sargent, Bishop of Selby (1962-1971), by whom he was baptised.