Welcome to Waiapu Cathedral

THE ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL IN NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND.

Whakapaingia te Atua e whakamine nei i a tātou.
Whakamoemititia te Atua kua kotahi nei tātou.

Blessed be God who calls us together.
Praise to God who makes us one people.

Parish info
Seismic info

Come on in!
You are very welcome to come into our calm space if you need a time of quiet or to light a candle for people you miss. 

The Cathedral is open when there are services on and during summer when cruise ships are in port.  
We have limited staffing, therefore cannot be open all the time.

Orders of Service
Sermon Notes

Holiday SERVICES – All Welcome!

Sunday, 11 January 2026
8.00 – 9.00am, Eucharist Service, Aotearoa Chapel 
10.00 – 11.15am, Eucharist service (music and hymns but choir on leave)

Sunday, 18 January 2026
8.00 – 9.00am, Eucharist Service, Aotearoa Chapel 
10.00 – 11.15am, Choral Eucharist service (choir returns)

Music reproduced with permission under CCLI 504995158

News & Events

Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist

A PLACE OF RESURRECTION, LIFE, AND HOPE!

Our Waiapu Cathedral people are a vibrant community sharing the Christian journey together. 

You are welcome here whether you come as a person seeking a spiritual journey, a tourist, an occasional worshipper, or a person seeking a spiritual home. You are welcome to join the journey with us for a few moments or for a lifetime. 

We welcome all who come, and know that all people are precious to God, our loving Creator. We value and celebrate the presence and ministry of children and young people. We offer hospitality for worship, community gatherings, forums, celebrations and commemorations. We are a resurrection people. We strive to live out our faith in Christ in our individual lives and as people gathered together in community. 

We aspire to be a people of faith, hope and new beginnings.