If you would like to maintain a continuing link with this beautiful church, why not become a Friend?A message from Bishop Richard:

“ The Cathedral Church of Our Lady & St. Philip Howard is both a beautiful building and the Mother Church of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton.

Standing, as it does, above the town of Arundel, it is a constant reminder of God’s presence in the world and is a place of prayer and peace for all who visit.

By joining the Friends of the Cathedral, you will contribute to the life and work of this wonderful church that is a focus for the life of the Diocese through prayer, social events and through your financial support.

Thank you for reading this leaflet - please take the next step by becoming a Friend of Arundel Cathedral.”

Rt.Rev. Richard MothBishop of Arundel & Brighton

For more information please contact:

The Friends of Arundel Cathedral, Cathedral House, Parson’s Hill, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AY T 01903 884567 | E aruncathfriends@btconnect.com www.arundelcathedralfriends.org Charity No 1078149 | Company No: 3792834

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METHOD OF PAYMENTBy standing order (to ease our administrative tasks)

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Please pay to: The account of the Friends of Arundel Cathedral at HSBC Bank plc, 69 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EYAccount number 71363611 Sort code 40-05-20

The sum of £ on the following date / / and annually thereafter on the sameday until further notice. This instruction cancels any previous bankers order in favour of The Friends of Arundel Cathedral.

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Alternatively, I enclose a cheque for £ Payable to the Friends of Arundel Cathedral.

Please send this form to:

The Friends’ Office, Cathedral House, Parson’s Hill, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AY ...and NOT to your bank.

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BRIEF HISTORYBuilt between 1869 and 1872, Arundel Cathedral owes its existence to the generosity of Henry, XV Duke of Norfolk. The architect, Joseph Hansom (the inventor of the Hansom Cab but well-known as a church architect) was inspired by the architectural grandeur of the French Gothic style of the early fifteenth century. The Cathedral is well known for its famous Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers which was introduced over 100 years ago by the XV Duke of Norfolk. Coinciding with the new formation of the Arundel and Brighton Diocese in 1965, the parish church became its Cathedral. Following Saint Philip Howard’s canonization in 1970, the dedication was changed to The Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard. His relics are buried in his tomb at the Cathedral, which has become a modern place of pilgrimage. Today there is a space in the life of the Cathedral that can only be filled by you!

WHO WE AREThe Friends of Arundel Cathedral was founded in 1985 whilst Cardinal Cormac was Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. They are committed to maintaining the Cathedral and bringing its Mother Church into the heart of the Arundel and Brighton Diocese as well as embracing its loyal supporters from all over the country, Europe and the world. With an increased membership the Friends of Arundel Cathedral will be able to contribute significantly to the ever growing annual costs of this beautiful and magnificent historic cathedral.

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED• Since 1986 we have granted over £1million to the Diocese

for the maintenance of the Cathedral

• Donated major contributions to the:

i. Modernisation and refurbishment of the Cathedral Centre

ii. Restoration and remounting of the central Fleche

• Accumulated an investment fund to contribute towards increasing annual expenditure

JOIN TODAY! By joining the Community of Friends you will be supporting the Mother Church of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, noted as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival Architecture buildings in the country. You will receive notification of all public events at the Cathedral and enjoy the following annual Friends’ events:

• The Friends Advent Vespers

• Social events with other Friends of Arundel Cathedral

• Annual Friends’ Mass (Feast of St Philip Howard)

• Annual Garden Celebration

• Receive Cornerstone – Friends’ twice yearly Newsletter

• Visit www.arundelcathedralfriends.org to see our future events

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MAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP OF THE FRIENDS GO FURTHER WITH GIFT AIDI/we wish to join the Friends of Arundel Cathedral

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Please select a membership category:

FRIEND – £20 a year or more JOINT FRIENDS – £30 a year or more (two persons at the same address)

PATRON – £100 a year or more LIFE MEMBER – £500 or more one off payment CORPORATE MEMBER – £50 a year or more

I want to Gift Aid my donations from the past four years and in the future to The Friends of Arundel Cathedral.

I am a UK taxpayer and recognise my responsibility to pay any difference should my Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax be less than the amount of Gift Aid claimed.

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For higher rate taxpayers to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code.

You may cancel this declaration at any time. Please contact The Friends in relation to any contact detail changes or Gift Aid/tax related changes.

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