About us

The Cathedral is Sheffield’s oldest building, the ancient heart of a great city and flourishing diocese, where God has been worshipped for over a thousand years.

It stands as a sign of God’s love for us all, whoever we are and whatever our need. Our doors are open every day of the year and there is no admission charge. 

The life of this Cathedral is rich and varied. It is the seat of the Bishop and a centre of worship for the Diocese of Sheffield, serving the whole of South Yorkshire.
 
It is also a spiritual home for a gifted and diverse community of people, learning to live well with God and with one another. 

There are services every weekday as well as on Sundays, and there is a varied programme of educational and social events. 

The Cathedral is a thriving venue for music-making, much of it by our own choir within the great choral tradition of English cathedrals. 

It cares for the homeless and vulnerable of our city by offering food, medical care, training, and support through the award-winning Cathedral Archer Project. This is now located in the Cathedral's new Community Resources Centre, which also has conference and training facilities.

The Cathedral has changed much over the centuries, but its mission remains the same: to be a place of sanctuary and meeting, of exploration and excellence; a place for all people.

What is our mission?
 
The Cathedral has a Strategic Plan, which helps us to continue our mission and service to the city and the region in an ever-changing world.  We have just finished consulting people in the city,region, and Diocese about our future work, and have developed a new vision for the next three years.

Read our new Strategic Vision here.

Or follow this link to find out more about what a Cathedral is, and how it works . . .