Cathedrals · South Wales
St Joseph's Cathedral
Also known as: Eglwys Gadeiriol Abertawe
In or near Swansea.
St Joseph's Cathedral — Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Joseph's Cathedral in Swansea, the nearest railway station is Swansea, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is SA1 2BU.
About
St Joseph's Cathedral is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Records date its origin to 1888. Designed by Peter Paul Pugin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Named after Joseph. Wikidata describes it as: "Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales". Coordinates: 51.6328°, -3.9439°.
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Heritage listing
The Cathedral Church of Saint Joseph, also known as St Joseph's Cathedral, Menevia Cathedral or Swansea Cathedral, is a Grade II-listed Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales. It was the seat of the Bishop of Menevia and mother church of the Diocese of Menevia, and is the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. The cathedral was built in the late nineteenth century and is located in the Greenhill area of Swansea.
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Official information
St Joseph's Cathedral is a historic Co-Cathedral located in Swansea, serving as a significant place of worship for the local Catholic community. Built in 1888, it offers visitors a serene environment for prayer and spiritual reflection.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of Saint Joseph, also known as St Joseph's Cathedral, Menevia Cathedral or Swansea Cathedral, is a Grade II-listed Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales. It was the seat of the Bishop of Menevia and mother church of the Diocese of Menevia, and is the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. The cathedral was built in the late nineteenth century and is located in the Greenhill area of Swansea.
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Background
History
Originally built as a church, St Joseph's was conceived by Father Wulstan Richards, OSB who came to Greenhill in 1875. It was designed by Peter Paul Pugin and took two years to build at a cost of £10,000. The building was officially opened on 25 November 1888 while still under construction. Built as a church, it was converted to a cathedral in 1987 for the redefined Diocese of Menevia. It was designated a Grade II listed building on 30 March 1987.
Description
The plan of the building is that of an apsidal chancel flanked by side chapels with a seven-bay aisled nave, a polygonal tower with spire in the north-west corner and twin porches on the western facade. Its walls are coursed bull-nosed masonry with bath stone dressings and red Dumfries stone in the nave piers and responds. The cathedral has a modern pantile roof and there is a gabled parapet, topped with a finial on the western side of the building above a small arched opening over a four-light Geometric traceried window. The nave has three-light clerestory traceried windows and the east facade has a lower clerestory and a three-light window under a corbelled gable with a finial. The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6328, -3.9439
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- SA1 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.meneviacathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2942372 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Saint Josephs Cathedral swansea-2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Joseph's Cathedral?
- St Joseph's Cathedral is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 2BU), in the parish of Castle.
- What is St Joseph's Cathedral?
- St Joseph's Cathedral — Catholic cathedral in Swansea, Wales.
- How do I get to St Joseph's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 2BU.
- When was St Joseph's Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1888. Designed by Peter Paul Pugin.
- Is St Joseph's Cathedral a listed building?
- St Joseph's Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to St Joseph's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 2BU.