About Newport Cathedral
The mural at the east end, and the distinctive ‘wheel window’ designed by John Piper
Newport’s St. Woolos Cathedral consists of a 9th century western Galilee chapel together with a large 12th century Norman Nave enclosed within later mediaeval aisles.
Still a church then, in 1850 Newport Cathedral was restored.
St. Woolos became a Cathedral proper in 1949, with a chapter of ten canons and a dean.
Between 1959 and 1962 extensions were made to the East End of the Cathedral to make it large enough and practical in its new role. The mural at the east end and the distinctive ‘wheel window’ designed by John Piper were added at this time.
In 2000 Newport’s St.Woolos became a Metropolitan Cathedral again. The Cathedral now serves Wales, the diocese and the City of Newport, plus its large parish.
St. Woolos has a very strong musical tradition, and its choir has a national reputation for excellence.
Newport Cathedral now needs your help to keep its historic building in place for future generations.