Cathedral Community
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is much more than just an architectural gem. It is a place of beauty which inspires many and where you will find a place of spiritual enrichment and a warm welcome whether you come here for worship, a concert, a pilgrimage, or time out from the busy city life. It is a sanctuary open to all.
At its heart the Cathedral Community is a diverse gathering of many groups and each one is integral to the functioning of the church. Together we all have a role to play in delivering an overwhelmingly positive experience for our congregation and visitors.
Would you like to join the Cathedral Community?
If you’re new to the Cathedral, please enter your details here so we can get in touch with you and get you on our database. We’d also love to talk to you about the many roles our volunteers can help with, from guides to those who serve in the Cathedral Masses to sitting on some of our committees. Maybe you’d like to become a reader at our services, or perhaps you have a great voice and would like to join one of our choirs.
Whatever your role, our volunteers tell us that becoming part of the Cathedral community is uplifting and immensely rewarding. So why not come and join us!
Fr Patrick Bridgman
Cathedral Administrator
Fr Patrick Bridgman
It is a privilege to be here at the Cathedral, home of Sacred Heart Parish, and spiritual home for the Archdiocese of Wellington.
The love and faith of parishioners is an inspiration, and to have come in 2024 as the Cathedral reopened after 6 years of strengthening and refurbishment has been a joy.
Jesus came to serve, not be served, and we as a parish seek to follow his example. With the Cathedral nearly complete, it is the time to look to how we can serve Wellington central and beyond.
Having loved ministering in a variety of parishes and ministries, it is good to now be home here in Thorndon.
Alex Mino
Parish Pastoral Council Chair
Alex Mino
I am Alex Mino, a previous parishioner of St Francis of Assisi in Johnsonville (prev. Sts Peter and Paul). I am part of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) and glad to be a part of various ministries of the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Presently, I am working for AECOM NZ in the field of design and consultancy.
We are originally from the Philippines and have been residing in Wellington, New Zealand for the past 9 years.
I believe that we are called to serve and to acknowledge that we can serve and be part of wider things in our little way. We all hear the term, time, talent, and treasure. These 3 words are a good indication of how we can choose to share, take part, and give back on what we have and what we can give in return for what God has sustained and blessed us with.
I look forward to continuing to serve our parish community and building connections with the Sacred Heart parishioners.
