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Menevia Cathedral

Today, the Cathedral continues the same mission set by the Benedictine Fathers in the 19th century and stands as an outward symbol of the Catholic faith in south Wales.

Swansea, Glamorgan

Opening times

Mass and arranged times only.

Address

Convent Street
Swansea
Glamorgan
SA1 2BX

The Cathedral is found in the Greenhill area of Swansea and its origins can be traced to the missionary endeavours of Benedictine priests who extended their pastoral care here from the parish of Saint David in the mid 19th century. By 1875, Fr Wulstan Richards had arrived in Greenhill as the first resident priest in the church of St Joseph, marking the separation of St Davids and St Josephs into their own respective parishes. By 1888 the Order of Saint Benedict had nurtured a thriving Catholic community in Greenhill and begun construction of a new parish church designed by Peter Paul Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin. It was eventually completed in 1919. The church was elevated to Cathedral status in 1987.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Train station within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Café within 500m

  • Café in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Catholic Church

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