Cathedral Church of St. Marie, Sheffield

The Cathedral Church of Saint Marie in Sheffield is a notable example of English Roman Catholic architecture, located just off the bustling Fargate shopping street. Though slightly hidden, it is easily identifiable by its tall spire. The cathedral was completed in 1850, designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield, a prominent local architect, and was inspired by a 14th-century church in Heckington, Lincolnshire. In 1902, a new presbytery, now known as Cathedral House, was added to the site.

During World War II, a bomb damaged the stained glass windows in the Blessed Sacrament chapel. The remaining windows were removed and stored at Nunnery Colliery. Despite the loss of drawings necessary for recreating the windows, the originals were successfully reinstalled in 1947. In 1970, a reordering of the cathedral included the removal of dark woodwork and, the installation of new lighting, and benches. A new altar was consecrated in the Shrewsbury Chapel in 1972. Saint Marie's was listed as a historic building in 1973 and was elevated to cathedral status on May 30, 1980.

The most recent renovation, between 2011 and 2012, revealed a collection of Nottingham alabaster carvings from the 15th century, which were hidden and subsequently restored. The interior also features numerous historic statues and painted tiles. Saint Marie's is one of the few Catholic churches equipped for change ringing, with its first set of steel bells installed in 1861 and later replaced with bronze bells in 1874. Currently, the cathedral has eight bells in the main ring, along with the Angelus bell from 1850.

In recent years, Saint Marie's has attracted significant public interest, not only as a place of worship but also as a popular concert venue, hosting some of the finest choral ensembles in the world.