Readers celebrate training success
First published on: 6th March 2024Last month, a group of Readers went out for a meal to celebrate completing both their college Reader training and the diocesan Post-Licensing Reader Training programme.
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Farewell service for the Archdeacon of Rochdale
First published on: 6th March 2024The Ven. David Sharples retires at the end of this month after more than forty years’ service as a priest in this diocese, most recently as Archdeacon of Rochdale and a residentiary canon of the Cathedral. His ministry has been appreciated by many, and there is an opportunity to say farewell at a service at the Cathedral on Monday, 22nd April at 5.30 pm.
New members admitted to the Order of William Temple
First published on: 6th March 2024Congratulations to Barbara Taylor and Geoffrey Tattersall KC, who were admitted to the Order of William Temple on Sunday 3rd March.
Funding success for charity set up by local churches
First published on: 6th March 2024Founded in 2020, Taban is a charity which offers practical help to Farsi-speaking asylum seekers and refugees. It was born out of a need to assist a growing community of Iranian asylum seekers attending Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, the first of whom had been housed in a street next to the church.
Bishop David delivers petition to Downing Street
First published on: 6th March 2024shop David joined the Shared Health Foundation, a non-profit based in Oldham, in delivering a petition to Downing Street calling for cots to be provided for every child under two living in temporary accommodation.
Vacancies in the House of Clergy of General Synod
First published on: 5th March 2024Two casual vacancies have arisen in the House of Clergy of General Synod.
New vision for Lahore Diocese
First published on: 5th March 2024The Diocese of Manchester has had a link with the Diocese of Lahore, Church of Pakistan, for over 30 years. This link has flourished through visits to each diocese, together with an active linking of schools in both areas.
Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords
First published on: 27th February 2024Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday advocating for a duty of candour for public officials and bodies who are called to give evidence at public inquiries and major inquests.
Thanksgiving service for Canon Peter Reiss
First published on: 22nd February 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news that Canon Peter Reiss died peacefully at home earlier today, following a long illness.
A culture of welcome for Farsi-speaking community at St James and Emmanuel
First published on: 21st February 2024The Farsi community at St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury, has been growing for around ten years. What started with just a few Iranian church members now includes a large, thriving and diverse congregation.
