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Welcome to the Diocese of Manchester


We are the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. 

Our vision is to be a worshipping, growing and transforming Christian presence at the heart of every community. We want to be a Church for a Different World

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Summary of General Synod July 2025

17th July 2025

The Church of England’s General Synod gathered in York for a five-day summer group of sessions (11–15 July 2025), addressing a wide range of theological, pastoral, and administrative matters.

Wimbledon and Covenantal Relationships

Revd Canon Grace Thomas shared this Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday breakfast show, reflecting on doubles matches at Wimbledon and covenantal relationships.

Celebrate our Reader Licensing Service at Manchester Cathedral

Join us at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday, 6th July 2025 for our Reader Licensing Service, taking place from 3pm to 4:30pm. This marks the licensing of new Readers — dedicated lay people who have completed their training and are now being formally commissioned for ministry by the Bishop.

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