Parish Renewal

Members of a parish in the north west of Rochdale enjoyed a day of learning, reflection and worship centred on the life and legacy of St Chad of Mercia.

This week has seen the beginning of the annual Archdeacons’ Visitation Services where newly elected churchwardens are formally admitted to office.

The much‑loved Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks will once again fill the streets of Manchester this Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May 2026.

Our Deanery Celebration Events have been continuing this week with busy events in the deaneries of Bolton and Oldham &…

Yesterday evening, we gathered at St Peter’s, Bury for the first of eight deanery gatherings taking place over the coming weeks.

Historic England has published an update on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund.

We are pleased to share the news that the Revd Georgina Stirling, currently serving as curate at Nelson Street Church in Rochdale, will be moving to take up a new role at St Thomas Pimhole in Bury.

Dates and forms for this year's Archdeacons' Visitations.

Around 200 people gathered at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 19th March to conclude an uplifting and hope‑filled day across our diocese.