Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale announced
First published on: 3rd November 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Donna Williams as Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale.
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Diocesan Synod meets at St John's House
First published on: 19th October 2023Last 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.
First focal leaders commissioned in joyful service
First published on: 19th October 2023The first focal leaders in Manchester Diocese were commissioned last Sunday afternoon at St Mary’s Rawtenstall. They will carry out their roles in the mission communities of Radcliffe and Whitefield and Rossendale in the Bury and Rossendale Deanery.
Prayers of Love and Faith
First published on: 12th October 2023On Monday 9th October, the House of Bishops met to agree the way forward for Living in Love and Faith. This letter from Bishop David explains the outcome of these discussions.
Authorised Lay Ministers celebrate at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 25th September 2023A service to authorise and give thanks for lay ministers in our parishes.
Bishop David defends the rights of children in the Illegal Migration Bill
First published on: 18th July 2023In the House of Lords last week, Bishop David defended the rights of children in debates on the Illegal Migration Bill.
Mission community leaders gather at St John's House
First published on: 6th July 2023On 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 2023Following a busy weekend of ordinations, the diocese has been blessed with 21 new priests.
Fourteen deacons ordained at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 3rd July 2023This weekend, services of joyful celebration have been taking place at Manchester Cathedral.
Bishop Matthew welcomed at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 26th June 2023On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Matthew was welcomed to the diocese during a special Evensong service at Manchester Cathedral.
