Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist — Attraction in Salford

Two things struck me the most when I first arrived here . One the hard working cleaners polishing the floor and keeping this space nice for visitors like me . Two the talented and hard working men preserving the windows . Is life realy as depressing as I get depressed ? These workers probably hate what they are doing and feel unappreciated . I appreciate you . You make our environment more pleasant . You help preserve our culture . You make me feel lucky to be alive . This Cathedral is lovely in many respects reminds me of a Pugin building though I know its not . I think of all those less fortunate than me , I wish I could do more to help them all . The stations of the cross were lovely here I wish I could tell more about them . The peeling paint and emptiness reminds me of my life the workers of my hope . Manchester is a fantastic city with problems like any other and people here the same as people anywhere else . There is a great statue of St Peter here I am guessing he has the keys and I think...

Visiting the Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist is a moving and enriching experience, a quiet moment of reflection, or simply to admire its beauty. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the importance of preserving our cultural and spiritual heritage. The cathedral is under maintenance. Service was held in a make shift chapel…..

Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, architecture, or seeking a peaceful retreat in the bustling city...

I am the Secretary of Salford Union of Catholic Mothers and we have our Diocesan Mass at the Cathedral four times a year and on special occasions such as the feast of Saint Margaret Clitherow and our Rosary Rally, all celebrated by Father John Coe our UCM Chaplain. The Mothers love to attend Mass here and have our meeting in the cloisters afterwards. It's such a lovely place to worship together from across...