Now that you have found us in the Virtual world, there are many reasons to visit our Cathedral in 'real life!'
Looking for a spiritual home which can help nurture your relationship with God? Find out when we worship as a community on our WORSHIP page. When you are ready, you may want to speak with one of our clergy to find out more about the Cathedral community. Find their contact information on our CONTACT US page.
Want to find out more information on Weddings or Baptisms at the Cathedral? Visit our BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS Page.
When coming for a service or event at the Cathedral, the usual entrance is the Stone Porch on Gower Street. For some events, the Wooden porch entrance will be open. Normally, the Great West Doors are only used for special occasions or when the weather is particularly pleasant.
As a product of the 19th Century, the Cathedral can be challenging for accessibility. The upper and lower levels are accessible, with some assistance with the doors, but there is no convenient access within the building to move between floors (there is a rather steep set of stairs). There is some Blue Zone parking available on Gower Street and in the parking lot. There are washrooms on both levels.
The Office is in the lower level of the Cathedral, with the Entrance in the Parking Lot.
The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a National Historic Site. We welcome visitors from all over the world! We offer tours during the Summer months and by appointment throughout the year.
While you can gain access to the Cathedral just about anytime during Office Hours, we do open with guides during the Summer months.
Usually beginning in late June, and running to the end of August, our Summer Student Guides will be available and the Cathedral will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, unless there is a service or other event scheduled.
If you are not able to visit us in person, then please take a VIRTUAL TOUR!
Have questions? We have the answers!
We are located at 16 Church Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Coming to a civic service, a concert or other event at the Cathedral? Check out the map.
Our main service is at 11 am on Sunday. Once a month we will have a said service at 9 am on Sunday. Weekday Morning Prayer (or Holy Eucharist on Holy Days) is 9:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To see a full listing of regular and special services, please visit our Calendar Page.
There is normally some parking in our parking lot on the South side of the Cathedral, but that is limited on weekdays. There is also on-street parking available on Church Hill and Cathedral Street, and there is a parking garage on Duckworth Street, just a couple of minutes walk from the Cathedral.
Most Sundays (except during the Summer) there is a Sunday School during the 11 am service. There is also a Children's Area in the main Nave of the Cathedral, where children can explore without leaving the service.
Our Liturgies are fairly traditional and a little formal. Most of our services are BCP (Book of Common Prayer), which is the traditional liturgy of the Anglican Church. Once per month we normally have a more contemporary language service (BAS - Book of Alternative Services, or similar). The main Sunday Liturgy is normally a sung service, with specific parts sung by the Priest and the Choir.
Yes, the Cathedral is accessible through the main entrance on Gower Street. There are spaces for wheelchairs and strollers within the Nave of the Cathedral, and there is an accessible washroom on the main floor of the Cathedral (behind the Labyrinth).
We are always looking for new singers for our Choir. If you are interested, please contact our Director of Music, Sharon Whalen, at Music@ourcathedral.ca or speak to her after one of our Sunday services.
If you are interested in becoming a Server, please contact the Dean: Roger@ourcathedral.ca.