Cathedral Lay Staff
A great amount of work is required to keep Westminster Cathedral functioning, to maintain its fabric, and to host the many special events that take place. Behind the scenes, a large team of staff and volunteers ensures that the Cathedral is run efficiently and safely.
Cathedral Facilities Manager
Sarah Dorgan Facilities Manager responsible for the daily organisation of the Cathedral and its lay staff, and the practical side of staging concerts, major services and other large events. Tel: 020 7798 9064
Clergy House Reception
Sr. Maureen Casey & Lucia Gomez-Santos Clergy House Receptionists, provide front-line service, answering the many personal and telephone calls to Clergy House.
Commercial Manager
John Daly Commercial Manager, oversees the Cathedral’s revenue raising operations, comprising the gift shop, tower lift, Cathedral hall hire, and other financial undertakings. Tel: 020 7798 9096
Financial Assistant
Clare Callaghan Financial Assistant, helps with Cathedral complex daily finances and liaises with the diocesan financial authorities.
Maintenance Department
Neil Fairbairn Works Manager, responsible for running the Cathedral’s Maintenance Department. He deals with organising the works and projects around the Cathedral complex. His duties involve health and safety, fire safety and event planning. Tel: 020 7798 9054
Tom Montgomery Assistant to the Works Manager, assists with the administration of the maintenance department. His duties cover a whole range of issues in dealing with different trades and craftsmen that the Cathedral uses. Tel: 020 7798 9053
Bernie Young brings years of experience to the Cathedral's maintenance department. His role covers everything from repairs and carpentry in the Cathedral to dealing with practical arrangements for special events, when he works closely with the Cathedral electrician on lighting and P.A. He works closely with the Cathedral electrician working on the lighting and PA during special events.
Steve Wilbraham is the Cathedral electrician and deals with all the electrical needs in the Cathedral complex. Amongst his many duties he is responsible for the lighting during special events in the Cathedral.
Tudor Laudan is a specialist painter/decorator and is responsible for the rolling decoration programme throughout the Cathedral complex. He also assists with special events when needed.
Sam Holloway is the Maintenance Assistant and is an invaluable member of the team. His work covers all aspects of the maintenance department and events.
Music Department
Martin Baker, Master of Music, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of music at the Cathedral, most notably the Cathedral's professional Choir, of which he is the principal conductor. His daily duties include training the choristers, planning music and directing the Choir at choral services.
Peter Stevens, Assistant Master of Music, plays for the majority of choral services and assists in the conducting of the Cathedral Choir. He plays a full role in all aspects of the music department, including the administration of the Sunday organ recital series and the provision of music for weddings and other special services.
David Grealy is the Organist in Residence, whose duties include playing daily
for Morning Prayer, providing organ music for many of the non-choral services, assisting
at the choral services and providing administrative support for the department.
Aoife Daly Music Department Administrator, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the music department, from the accounting of the department's finances, to the planning of concerts and tours. She is the first point of contact for music related enquiries.
For all music-related queries please call 020 7798 9057
Personal Assistant to the Cathedral Administrator
Elizabeth Arnot Personal Assistant to the Administrator, has charge of the Administrator's diary, as well as liaising between the Administrator and outside organizations, and acting as a source of knowledge and information essential to the running of the Cathedral. Tel: 020 7798 9062
Personal Assistant to the Sub-Administrator
Martin Smith is responsible for assisting with administration and with the daily running of the Cathedral, especially by being responsible for managing the weekly liturgical rotas for Masses and Confessions. Tel: 020 7798 9179
Sacristans
Tom O’Brien, Rose Bermingham &Jerry Tavares Sacristans prepare the altar for Cathedral ceremonies and are responsible for the conservation of vestments and sacred vessels used in the liturgy. They also monitor supplies of candles in the Cathedral.
Volunteer Coordinator
Mary Maxwell Volunteer Coordinator, responsible for organising Cathedral volunteers including Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Tel: 020 7798 9181
Westminster Cathedral Archivist and Historian
Miriam Power Cathedral Archivist, maintains and provides access to the precious heritage of drawings, photographs and documents in the archive.
Patrick Rogers Cathedral Historian, oversees tours and carries out historical research on the Cathedral.
The Administrator is advised by a Finance and Planning Committee, who oversee the financial operations and budgeting of the Cathedral: a small Commercial sub-committee advises on the Cathedral's money-making operations. The Cathedral Art and Architecture Committee is an advisory body comprising architects, conservators and artists, who advise on the decoration and physical improvement of the Cathedral. The Complex Committee deals with practical and maintenance matters covering the Cathedral, Choir School and Archbishop's House; while the Fire/Health and Safety Committee considers upgrading and maintaining the fire systems and compliance with new Health and Safety legislation.