Leeds Cathedral
Cathedral House, Great George Street, Leeds, England, LS2 8BE
Next service Sunday 19 July · 09:30 — Family Mass
Quick answer
Leeds Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church at Cathedral House, Great George Street in Leeds, England. Sunday services include Family Mass at 09:30 and Solemn Mass at 11:00 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic (catholic)
- Location
- Leeds, England
- Postcode
- LS2 8BE
- Diocese
- Diocese of Leeds
- Main service
- Sunday 09:30 — Family Mass
- Accessibility
- Step-free access, Hearing loop
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Family Mass
Solemn Mass
Sung Mass
Morning Mass
Midday Mass
About Leeds Cathedral
Leeds Cathedral — formally the Cathedral Church of St Anne — was built between 1901 and 1904 to designs by John Henry Eastwood in a refined arts-and-crafts Gothic style. It became the seat of the Diocese of Leeds (created in 2014 by the merger of the Ripon & Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield dioceses) and serves one of the largest Catholic populations in the North of England. The cathedral is renowned for its professional choir, its rich liturgical music programme, and its prominent position on Great George Street at the heart of the civic quarter of Leeds city centre.
Notable facts about Leeds Cathedral
- As a cathedral, Leeds Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the world and in the UK, tracing its leadership in continuous succession from the Apostle Peter.
- Leeds Cathedral belongs to the Diocese of Leeds, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Leeds Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Leeds Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including step-free access, hearing loop.
What to Expect at a Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic worship centres on the Mass, the celebration of the Eucharist. A typical Mass includes readings from Scripture, a homily, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Holy Communion, and usually lasts around an hour. Most parishes offer a Saturday evening Vigil Mass as well as Sunday morning Masses, along with regular opportunities for confession (reconciliation). Visitors of any background are welcome to attend.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Step-free access
- Hearing loop
- Cathedral Choir
- Music school
- Café
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leeds Cathedral?
Leeds Cathedral is located at Cathedral House, Great George Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Leeds Cathedral?
Leeds Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church, part of the Diocese of Leeds. You can read more about the Roman Catholic tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Leeds Cathedral?
Leeds Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Leeds Cathedral?
You can contact Leeds Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Leeds Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Leeds Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.
Other churches in Leeds
Nearby congregations you may also want to explore.