Welcome to the Association of English Cathedrals

Warm greetings and welcome to the Association of English Cathedrals.

Our organisation was established in 1990 to be a support and resource for English Cathedrals.

Since that time, the AEC has flourished, working in partnerships across the Church and beyond, and we have grown our voice championing the important role cathedrals play in our communities and our nation every day.

Today, through the work of our staff and committees, our purpose continues to be as a support, a resource and an advocate for our cathedrals.

Here you will find access to downloadable documents covering various aspects of cathedral life including our volunteers, governance, liturgy and music, chapter training, policies, our annual reports and accounts as well as other documents and national studies salient to cathedral life.

Scroll down for a full list of our resources.

In these challenging times, cathedrals continue to welcome millions of people every year as worshippers, visitors and pilgrims.  Our use of arts projects to magnify our stories attract thousands of visitors, many of them new to our cathedrals, and in times of national celebration and mourning, we are there, ever-present, offering welcome and hope in an uncertain world.

All this is upheld by the daily rhythm of prayer.

I am delighted to welcome you to our organisation.

Dean Jo Kelly-Moore

Chair

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