The St Woolos Cathedral Appeal was launched at the Cathedral on July 7th with HM Lord Lieutenant of Gwent, Simon Boyle reading a message from the Appeal's Royal Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester.

His Royal Highness wished the Appeal well adding, "This ancient building is worthy of our support. Not only is it an historic building in the widest sense, but also it is vitally important for the role it plays at the very heart of the community it serves.

My professional background and experience has encouraged me to appreciate how buildings develop over time, along with their need to remain relevant to their communities. St. Woolos, over the centuries, has proved to be a good example of this evolution, and I am very pleased to be associated with this Appeal which has the needs of this Community at its heart."

Earlier the Dean, The Very Revd Dr Richard Fenwick had read a message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Appeal's Ecclesiastical President.

Archbishop Rowan recalled the 'happy memories' that 'our beloved Cathedral' has for him and his family.

The Mayor of Newport , Cllr Miqdad Al-Nuaimi, a Patron of the Appeal spoke of the importance of the Cathedral to the City.

 

Further Information: Fr. Mark Soady St Woolos Cathedral, Newport, S. Wales (07968 753978)