Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

Bishop of Guyana visits Manchester Diocese

First published on: 19th June 2023

Bishop Charles has had a busy weekend of activities including Diocesan Synod, afternoon tea at St James and St Edmund's, Moss Side and leading the sermon at Manchester Cathedral.

Bishop Charles Davidson to visit the diocese for Windrush anniversary

First published on: 15th June 2023

To mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush, the Bishop of Manchester has invited The Rt Revd Charles Davidson, Bishop of Guyana, to visit Manchester Diocese.

New church to launch in Manchester City Centre

First published on: 14th June 2023

The Diocese of Manchester is planting a new church in the centre of the city to work particularly with students and young people.

Foundations for Ministry celebration service

First published on: 22nd May 2023

The Foundations for Ministry course drew to a close with a fabulous celebration service at the Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastland’s.

Bellringers prepare to Ring for the King!

First published on: 5th May 2023

Graham Lord, Captain of the Bells and his team of bellringers at St Paul’s, Ramsbottom will Ring for the King from 10am to 10.30am on Saturday morning.

Manchester to Rome: Visit to the Vatican

First published on: 28th April 2023

On Thursday, April 20, Greater Manchester civic leaders and members of the faith community met with Pope Francis at The Vatican, to pledge a commitment to tackling climate change.

GM leaders commit to climate pledge ahead of meeting with Pope Francis

First published on: 18th April 2023

Bishop David shares his hopes for the trip.

Bishop David speaks in the House of Lords

First published on: 27th March 2023

House of Lords: Bishop David speaks in debates on levelling up, housing and strikes

New Bishop of Bolton announced by Downing Street

First published on: 15th March 2023

The next Bishop of Bolton will be the Revd Dr. Matthew Porter, currently Vicar of St Michael le Belfrey in York, 10 Downing Street has announced today.

Bishop David Walker | BBC Radio 4 - Thought For The Day | 13/03/2023

First published on: 14th March 2023

Bishop David Walker shared his #ThoughtForTheDay on BBC Radio 4 on Monday morning.