Bishops

General Synod elections take place this year, and you are invited to stand.

Over the past few months, Bishop Matthew Porter has led a series of four events exploring different aspects of discipleship.

This morning, Bishop David shared a Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 reflecting on football and faith, and how both can be powerful expressions of shared commitment, community and belonging.

Last week, Manchester Cathedral was filled with thousands of children who had gathered for our annual Year 6 Leavers’ Services.

Hundreds of people gathered at Manchester Cathedral yesterday for a special service of Choral Evensong to mark the retirement of the Ven Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton.

On Wednesday 5th August, the Feast of St Oswald, two ordinations will take place at Manchester Cathedral at 2.30pm.

Bishop David visited one of the Diocese of Manchester’s Ministers in Secular Employment (MSEs), the Rev Debs Crossland, in her workplace.

There was a sense of joy and celebration in Manchester city centre this weekend as candidates gathered for the Petertide ordination services.

The Church of England has today apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes. Bishop David has welcomed and endorsed the apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally.