Paul Myers

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded significant funding by the national church for an inspiring investment programme to resource mission and ministry across Manchester Diocese.

Holy Innocents Fallowfield enjoyed a ‘Three Wonders’ Epiphany celebration – bringing together the Magi, the baptism of Christ and the wedding at Cana.

Please join us in prayer for the people of Iran - for peace, for protection, for comfort for grieving families, and for hope to shine in the midst of great darkness.

Racial Justice Sunday is an opportunity for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that the Rt Revd John Gaisford SSC passed away peacefully on Sunday, 4th January 2026.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, Bishop David has written the attached letter to clergy, readers, and lay leaders in the Diocese of Manchester.

We want to make churches aware of a situation that has occurred again in our diocese. A man has approached a church immediately after service on Sunday, asking for money.

This Christmas, worshippers at St John's Failsworth have a new carol to enjoy, thanks to The Revd Aysha St Giles, who has written a festive piece to the tune of the popular Wellerman Sea Shanty.

On Saturday, 13th December, two new priests were ordained at Manchester Cathedral to serve in our diocese.