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Safeguarding Sunday: 19th November

First published on: 7th November 2023

Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday 19th November 2023, and churches in the diocese are encouraged to use their regular Sunday service to explore together what safer places look like, and to thank all those working behind the scenes to make our churches safer for all.

Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale announced

First published on: 3rd November 2023

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Donna Williams as Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale.

Mission Community gathers for shared vision day

First published on: 31st October 2023

Bolton North and East Mission Community brought members of its parishes together this weekend at St Andrew’s Church, Bromley Cross

Diocesan Synod meets at St John's House

First published on: 19th October 2023

Last Saturday’s meeting of Diocesan Synod took time to consider our route to Net Zero, our Racial Justice strategy, progress with our Transforming Prayer Community and the Annual Report of the Diocesan Board for Education.

Authorised Lay Ministers celebrate at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 25th September 2023

A service to authorise and give thanks for lay ministers in our parishes.

A visit to Manchester for Lahore Diocese

First published on: 19th July 2023

In July we have been honoured to welcome friends to Manchester Diocese from our link Diocese of Lahore in Pakistan.

Reader licensing service at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 10th July 2023

On Sunday 9th July, Bishop Matthew Porter led a special service to celebrate Reader Ministry in the diocese.

Mission community leaders gather at St John's House

First published on: 6th July 2023

On Wednesday 5th July, Mission Community Leaders met with our three bishops, area deans and colleagues from St John's House.

Ordination of twenty-one priests in Manchester Diocese

First published on: 3rd July 2023

Following a busy weekend of ordinations, the diocese has been blessed with 21 new priests.

Bishop Matthew welcomed at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 26th June 2023

On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Matthew was welcomed to the diocese during a special Evensong service at Manchester Cathedral.