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Manchester Diocese

Latest News

Libbly Lane consecrated Bishop of Stockport

Libbly Lane consecrated Bishop of Stockport

Libby Lane has today become the first female bishop in the Church of England, following her consecration at York Minster.

Published: 26 January 2015

Bishop David receives his doctorate

Bishop David receives a doctorate from the University of Warwick today. The PhD marks his extensive and significant research into how people belong to their churches, particularly in rural Anglicanism.

Published: 23 January 2015

Steven Foster - Thanksgiving and Funeral Service

The thanksgiving and funeral service for the Revd. Steven Foster will take place on Wednesday 28 January at 12 noon at Christ Church, Walshaw.

Published: 22 January 2015

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Published: 20 January 2015
Bishop calls for action on Nigeria
Published: 15 January 2015
New Encounter Pack
Published: 14 January 2015
Bishops David speaks about Church's role in politics

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Manchester Diocese Events

'Making Sense of God'

'Making Sense of God'

16 February 2015 - 30 March 2015

Being clear about what we mean by the reality of God has implications on the ways we defend the Christian...

Valley Jobs Fair and Careers Fair

Valley Jobs Fair and Careers Fair

05 March 2015

Jobs Fair 10am to 4pm: Are you unemployed and looking for work? Find out about real jobs, training and education opportunities in Rossendale an its surrounding...

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07 March 2015
Living Stones
28 January 2015
The Creative Spirit: the development and meaning of Western Christian art
12 February 2015
Breaking the Ground - A day thinking about baptisms and funerals
12 March 2015
All Age Worship Training Event
18 March 2015
Social Media training

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The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Greater Manchester - Manchester, Salford, Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale; parts of Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan; and an area of East and South Lancashire.

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