News

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

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

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.

In Autumn 2025, a Survey of Retired Clergy was carried out, and the findings were presented to the Bishop’s Leadership Team this month.

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.

Bishop David recently joined the congregation at St John’s Failsworth to preach and bless their brand-new West End Community Space artwork. This was a celebration of St John’s ongoing journey to repair and renew its Grade II Listed building, an endeavour made possible thanks to the kindness of the local community.