Archdeacon of Rochdale announces his retirement
First published on: 21st February 2024The Ven David Sharples is set to retire on 31st March 2024
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Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords
First published on: 25th January 2024Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday as the House considered the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
Epiphany letter from Bishop David
First published on: 5th January 2024On the Feast of the Epiphany, Bishop David has written to clergy, lay leaders and readers.
Bishop David's Christmas Message
First published on: 21st December 2023Bishop David shares a message of love, joy and hope to all this Christmas.
Prayers of Love and Faith available for use from Sunday
First published on: 13th December 2023A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services for the first time from Sunday 17th December.
Bishop David addresses the House of Lords
First published on: 30th November 2023Bishop David addressed the House of Lords yesterday during the Autumn Statement debate.
Permanent home secured for Fabric Church
First published on: 9th November 2023The permanent location for Fabric Church will be Ardwick Barracks, a large iconic building just one mile south-east of the city centre. Priority work is now underway to prepare an area of the premises for worship by January 2024.
Safeguarding Sunday: 19th November
First published on: 7th November 2023Safeguarding 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 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Donna Williams as Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale.
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.
