American Patrons

Chichester Cathedral's American Patrons celebrates the many American connections within the diocese.

Become an American Patron

Our Patrons scheme provides the opportunity to discover the shared heritage of Sussex and America whilst making a tax-efficient contribution to the heritage and worship at Chichester Cathedral.

In return for your support, you will receive:

  • Invitation to the Patron-only Sussex Tour
  • Invitation to Nine Lessons & Carols, including hospitality with the Dean of Chichester
  • Invitations to private views, including the much-loved Festival of Flowers
  • Private tour of the cathedral, including behind the scenes access
  • Regular newsletters about the life of the Cathedral, its work and its community

Complete the following forms to become an American Patron:

  1. American Patrons brochure with membership form
  2. CAF America Gifts form for donations
  3. Sussex Tour brochure

Authenticated by Harvard University, The Sussex Declaration is the only parchment manuscript of the US Declaration of Independence besides the one kept in the National Archives in Washington D.C.
Authenticated by Harvard University, The Sussex Declaration is the only parchment manuscript of the US Declaration of Independence besides the one kept in the National Archives in Washington D.C.