Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

Bishop David's reflection on the Lambeth Conference

First published on: 10th August 2022

My hope is that every bishop has gone home a changed woman or man. Changed by the experience of meeting in the flesh, worshipping, praying, studying, sharing our stories, and having fun together.

A green corner of Withington

First published on: 9th August 2022

St Chad’s in Ladybarn has turned a once-neglected corner of the parish grounds into a wildlife garden.

Dying to talk

First published on: 2nd August 2022

A series of talks by professionals will offer the opportunity to talk about dying and to plan for what happens when someone dies.

Relieving holiday hunger in Wythenshawe

First published on: 25th July 2022

Churches in Wythenshawe partner with the local foodbank to provide breakfast packs for families on low incomes during the long summer holidays.

Bishop of Bolton to retire

First published on: 18th July 2022

The Rt Revd Mark Ashcroft has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Bolton in February 2023.

Our new Readers

First published on: 11th July 2022

Congratulations to our new Readers licensed at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday.

Our new priests and deacons

First published on: 5th July 2022

Congratulations to all our new deacons and priests who were ordained at Manchester Cathedral last weekend.

From music degree to ministry

First published on: 30th June 2022

We met with Lex at 'Home Cafe' in St James & Emmanuel church in Didsbury to hear more about her ordination journey.

Looking forward to moving back to Salford

First published on: 27th June 2022

Marie Pattison will is to be ordained deacon on Sunday and will serve in the benefice of Walkden and Little Hulton.

From Africa to Bury

First published on: 22nd June 2022

For me, the importance of ordination is that it adds a public dimension of visibility and accountability to my calling to share and teach our faith.