Friday 13 February
On Friday 13 February 2026, at 5.30pm, a Solemn Pontifical Vespers will be prayed for the Most Rev Richard Moth, Archbishop-elect of Westminster, on the eve of his Installation in Westminster Cathedral.
5.30pm - Solemn Pontifical Vespers (livestreamed – see below)
Tickets are not required for Solemn Vespers, and general seating will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
We reserve the right to restrict admission, contingent on behaviour; please follow the instructions given by Cathedral staff, security, stewards, and signage.
Please note:
Westminster Cathedral will open at the usual time and remain open until after Solemn Vespers. There will be no 5.30pm Mass. See the Cathedral Website for revised timetable throughout the day.
Solemn Pontifical Vespers Livesteam
NB: Please do not record any music, vocal or instrumental, from Westminster Cathedral. All recordings are subject to copyright. Permission to stream music in these liturgies is obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-633307. All rights reserved.
Saturday 14 February - Installation Mass
The following day, on Saturday 14 February at 12 noon, the feast of Ss Cyril and Methodius, the Most Rev Richard Moth will be solemnly Installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in Westminster Cathedral.
Timetable:
9.30am - Doors open for TICKET HOLDERS only
11am - Lauds in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only
11.30am - Terce in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only
12 noon - Installation Mass in Cathedral for TICKET HOLDERS only (livestreamed – see below)
4pm - Cathedral doors open
Please note:
Westminster Cathedral will open at 9.30am for ticket holders only, reopening at 4pm for general admission. There will be no Morning Prayer, 8am Mass, 10.30am Mass, 11.30am Confessions, or 12.30pm Mass.
Installation Mass Livestream
NB: Please do not record any music, vocal or instrumental, from Westminster Cathedral. All recordings are subject to copyright. Permission to stream music in these liturgies is obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-633307. All rights reserved.
Photo: Mazur/cbcew.org.uk
