Coventry Cathedral

The Diocese of Coventry is the protector of much of the heritage in the city and county. Our dedicated church volunteers look after no fewer than 191 listed buildings, of which 56 are Grade One listed. The Diocese of Coventry brings together the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire. With 250 churches, 75 schools, 300 clergy and 20,000 members, we have a presence in every local community.

At the heart of the diocese lies Coventry Cathedral. In addition to being a popular tourist attraction, the Cathedral has an international reputation for ‘reconciliation’. The Cathedral continues to inspire and draw new visitors year on year, as the protector of one of the most important pieces of heritage in the city. The Cathedral continues to be a reminder of the destruction of war, but with a deeper message of hope, of peace building and reconciliation across countries and communities, that continues to be at the heart of our everyday mission at the Cathedral including through the Community of the Cross of Nails. There are now 250 partners in 20 countries from the USA to New Zealand, from Norway to South Africa who belong to the Community of the Cross of Nails.

The Bishop of Coventry, leader of the Diocese writes:

“As part of the established Church of England, we are here for everyone in Coventry and Warwickshire. Our churches are deeply engaged in an amazing range of activities, including: day care centres for the elderly, debt counselling, helping people become free from addiction and lots of groups for children and young people. We already play an important role in the development of society and community life, and I hope that this will grow through our participation in the Coventry and Warwickshire Champions scheme.”