News Archive - The Church of England Diocese of Manchester

Synod reaches compromise on women bishops

The Manchester Motion passed with an amended amendment to the motion.

Published: 09 February 2012

Archdeacon of Rochdale leads debate on Woman Bishops

The Archdeacon of Rochdale has introduced the debate on the issue of women bishops and the ‘Manchester Motion’. Here is her speech and up to 5.30 you can hear the debate live.

Published: 08 February 2012

Women bishops-manchester takes centre stage

Our Director of Communications is at General Synod for a momentous day. He sends this exclusive report…

Published: 08 February 2012

National Marriage Week

Special events will be held from 7-14 February to encourage, promote and support marriage.

Published: 03 February 2012

Jubilee events and resources

Manchester Diocese will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with 12 acts of worship across the cities and boroughs of the diocese.

Published: 03 February 2012

Stewardship survey

Thank you for completing the Stewardship Survey last Autumn.

Published: 31 January 2012

Education is for the common good

Student protests and the debate around Higher Education funding have prompted this year’s Education Sunday theme – learning and serving – which issues a strong challenge about responsibility to others.

Published: 31 January 2012