About Cathedral of St John the Evangelist
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic church serving Portsmouth and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. Members come from across Portsmouth and neighbouring communities in Hampshire. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
The Roman Catholic family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope. Parish life centres on the Mass and the sacraments, and many congregations have been renewed in recent decades by worshippers arriving from Poland, India, Nigeria and elsewhere. Weekly Mass attendance across Britain runs into the high hundreds of thousands. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century; hierarchy restored in England and Wales in 1850. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 4 million Catholics across the UK.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Portsmouth lies within Hampshire, whose county town is Winchester. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across Hampshire.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cathedral of St John the Evangelist?⌄
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist is in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
What denomination is Cathedral of St John the Evangelist?⌄
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope.
When are services at Cathedral of St John the Evangelist?⌄
Service times for Cathedral of St John the Evangelist are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is Cathedral of St John the Evangelist accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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