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Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral is the spiritual centre and ‘mother church’ for the this Diocese. It is also a significant place of gathering for the people of Auckland and beyond. With over 100,000 people visiting the Cathedral every year it is not only a place of worship but also a tourist attraction, venue for community events, learning and arts. The Holy Trinity Cathedral hosts funerals for dignitaries such as Sir Edmund Hillary and national memorial services such as for the Pyke River tragedy. It is the third biggest community venue in Auckland after the Bruce Mason Centre and Auckland Town Hall. To find out more about the Cathedral’s history, worship, music, events and news visit the Cathedral website click here.

Selwyn’s Vision – Let’s finish what history started

Selwyn’s Vision is a $12 million project to complete the Cathedral, and work on this project has begun in June 2014. There are three key components to the project.

The building of The Bishop Selwyn Chapel – to be located behind the High Altar.
The relocation and rebuilding of the Cathedral organ, which will also include the removal of the bridge in the Cathedral.
Development of the historic St Mary’s-in-Holy Trinity which includes the restoration of pair of the 105 year old George Croft organ, improvement of access to St Mary’s, a covered link between St Mary’s and Holy Trinity and the redesign of St Mary’s Court.

For further information and to donate visit the Cathedral website click here.

Friends of the Cathedral

The Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral was established to develop a lively interest in the cathedral and enhance its ministry across Auckland City. People and institutions are encouraged to contribute in any way possible towards the completion and maintenance of the cathedral and its general advancement. New members are welcome, for more information email The Friends or visit the Cathedral website.

Visiting the Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Mary’s Church are open to the public:

Monday – Saturday
10.00am – 3.00pm May – September
10.00am – 4.00pm October – April

Sunday
Holy Trinity Cathedral
11.00am – 3.00pm May – September
11.00am – 4.00pm October – April

St Mary’s Church
12.30pm – 3.00pm May – September
12.30pm – 4.00pm October – April

Contact the Cathedral

Phone Office: +64 (9) 3039500
Email: office@holy-trinity.org.nz

Street Address: Corner St Stephens Avenue and Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052 (entrance is via Cathedral forecourt)

Postal Address: PO Box 37148
Parnell
Auckland 1151
New Zealand

Monday
12.15pm Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel

Tuesday
10.15am Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel
5.45pm Choral Evensong in the Chancel (Cathedral Choristers) during term time

Wednesday
12.15pm Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel
5.45pm Choral Evensong in the Chancel (Cathedral Choristers) during term time

Thursday
12.15pm Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel
5.45pm Choral Evensong in the Chancel (Cathedral Choristers) during term time

Friday
12.15pm Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel

Sunday
8.00am Eucharist in the Marsden Chapel
9.00am Holy Communion (BCP 1928) at St Stephen’s Chapel, Judge Street
10.00am Cathedral Choral Eucharist in the Cathedral Nave
5.00pm Choral Evensong in the Chancel