Vacancies in the House of Clergy of General Synod
First published on: 5th March 2024Two casual vacancies have arisen in the House of Clergy of General Synod.
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New vision for Lahore Diocese
First published on: 5th March 2024The Diocese of Manchester has had a link with the Diocese of Lahore, Church of Pakistan, for over 30 years. This link has flourished through visits to each diocese, together with an active linking of schools in both areas.
Archdeacons' visitation services 2024
First published on: 27th February 2024Visitation Services take place in summer each year following the election of churchwardens at the APCM. The dates for this year's visitation services have been released.
Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords
First published on: 27th February 2024Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday advocating for a duty of candour for public officials and bodies who are called to give evidence at public inquiries and major inquests.
Thanksgiving service for Canon Peter Reiss
First published on: 22nd February 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news that Canon Peter Reiss died peacefully at home earlier today, following a long illness.
A culture of welcome for Farsi-speaking community at St James and Emmanuel
First published on: 21st February 2024The Farsi community at St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury, has been growing for around ten years. What started with just a few Iranian church members now includes a large, thriving and diverse congregation.
Our second Focal Leadership Focus Day
First published on: 21st February 2024On Saturday we held our second Focal Leadership Focus Day, focussing on the theme of ‘Working well with others’.
Archdeacon of Rochdale announces his retirement
First published on: 21st February 2024The Ven David Sharples is set to retire on 31st March 2024
Ash Wednesday
First published on: 16th February 2024On Ash Wednesday, to mark the beginning of Lent, clergy from across the diocese stepped out into the streets to offer Ashes to Go.
HAFWAY youth project receives Youth Investment Fund grant
First published on: 13th February 2024St. Paul’s Parish Centre in Bolton is set to become a bespoke youth centre thanks to funding awarded to the HAFWAY project. HAFWAY is the Halliwell-based youth project that provides young people with a range of fun indoor and outdoor activities including sports, away days, volunteering, building key skills, the Duke of Edinburgh award, mentoring and more.
