The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.
2.0 million people
415 square miles
336 churches
81 people in training for ordained and accredited lay ministries
36,000 adults listed as members on church electoral rolls
194 church schools
52,000 pupils