Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Brentwood
Essex - Built
- 1861
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1479422, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q1356731
Before visiting Brentwood Cathedral
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Brentwood Cathedral
Brentwood Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Brentwood, Essex, and serves as the episcopal church of the Diocese of Brentwood. Dedicated to St Mary and St Helen, it originated as a parish church and became a cathedral in 1917. The building received Grade II* listed status in 2022.
Built in 1861 in the Gothic Revival tradition, the church was substantially enlarged from 1989 to 1991 to designs by Quinlan Terry, replacing a 1974 addition. His square-planned scheme combines early Renaissance Italian influences with English Baroque elements associated with Christopher Wren, while retaining part of the original Gothic structure. Ragstone, Welsh slate and traditionally made brick help unite the contrasting sections. Notable features include a broad semicircular portico, an octagonal lantern, clear handmade glass, gilded ceiling patterns and terracotta Stations of the Cross by sculptor Raphael Maklouf. Cardinal Hume dedicated the enlarged cathedral on 31 May 1991.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Brentwood Cathedral?⌄
Brentwood Cathedral in Brentwood belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the Brentwood Cathedral building?⌄
The building dates from 1861. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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