Diocesan Synod met online on Saturday, 6th June to review the financial position of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance (MDBF), adopt the 2025 accounts, and agree the addition of three new honorary assistant bishops.
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At Diocesan Synod, Bishop David shared his presidential address which underlines the importance of long-term planning, praises the ministry of our parishes, and encourages the Church to serve the wider community with courage.
With great sadness, we share the news that the Revd Christine Threlfall died at home on Monday, 8th June.
This week has seen the beginning of the annual Archdeacons’ Visitation Services where newly elected churchwardens are formally admitted to office.
This year’s ordination of Deacons and Priests will be taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June at Manchester Cathedral.
The much‑loved Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks will once again fill the streets of Manchester this Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May 2026.
This morning on BBC Radio 4, Bishop David shared his reflection on the call to care for our oceans.
The Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholarship is a programme of stimulating and educative choral training, working across churches in Manchester with the music team from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Currently Area Dean of Bolton, Revd Simon will succeed the Ven Dr Rachel Mann who will retire at the end of July.
On Saturday, we gathered for the Stephen Lawrence Prayer Walk. The sun shone as everyone walked together around Heaton Park, taking time to pause, reflect and remember Stephen.