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2003 Centenary

The foundation stone of Westminster Cathedral was laid in 1895, amid great publicity. The opening of the Cathedral eight years later, in 1903, was a quieter affair, perhaps falling under the shadow of the sickness and death of Cardinal Vaughan. This Centenary of the Cathedral's opening is marked by Liturgies, Concerts and Lectures.

Programme of Events

Thursday 16 January: Cathedral Hall
7pm Lecture: Cardinal Vaughan and Westminster Cathedral. Given by Colin Amery, Director of the World Monuments Fund in Britain. Followed by a Reception. Tickets from the Friends Office. Tel: 020 7798 9059.

Tuesday 25 March: Cathedral
Opening of the Lady Chapel for parochial use.
5.30pm Mass to mark 100 years of the College of Chaplains.
Celebrated by HE the Cardinal, with past and present Cathedral Chaplains. All welcome.

Thursday 5 June and Friday 6 June: Cathedral
7.30pm Concert: The Dream of Gerontius.
To mark the centenary, on 6 June, of the first London performance at Westminster Cathedral, conducted by Sir Edward Elgar. Performed by Westminster Cathedral Choir, the Bach Choir and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Hill. In the presence of HE the Cardinal, and celebrity guests. Tickets available from Spring 2003.

Tuesday 17 June: Cathedral Hall
Lecture: Vaughan as a man of the English Church
Larry Nemer, President of Missionary Institute London.
Followed by a Reception. Tickets from the Friends Office.
Tel 020 7798 9059.

Thursday 26 June: Cathedral
Requiem of Cardinal Vaughan.
4.15pm Vespers for the Dead.
5.30pm Capitular Mass with Hierarchy.
Celebrated by HE the Cardinal.
All welcome.

Tuesday 1 July: Cathedral
Feast of Dedication of Cathedral.
5.30pm Mass with The Friends of Westminster Cathedral.
All welcome. Followed by a Reception. Tickets from the Friends Office. Tel: 020 7798 9059.

Saturday 8 November: Cathedral
A day for parish choirs to come and sing in the Cathedral.
The Master of Music will rehearse a Mass setting, to be sung at Saturday 6pm Mass, celebrated by HE the Cardinal.
Details from Summer 2003.

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