Paul Myers

As the news of her retirement is announced, The Ven Dr Rachel Mann shares this letter with the diocese.

We share the news that Archdeacon Rachel Mann will retire from her role at the end of July, following a period of ill health.

The National Safeguarding Team are inviting all those involved in safeguarding in parish life to take part in a short survey.

Karen Higgins will take on the role of Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Karen brings over twenty years of senior leadership experience from across the NHS, having worked at board and operational level to lead transformation in large, complex organisations.

We are pleased to introduce The Antioch Network's new Clergy Lead, Revd Greg Sharples. The Antioch Network is a partnership of small missional churches working together to plant, revitalise, and grow local congregations.

We have received the sad news that Bishop Henry (Harry) Moore died on Tuesday, 16th December 2025, aged 102.

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.