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Head of Clergy Development Appointed Hazel Grove Baptist Church Senior Minister

First published on: 16th May 2025

We share today the news that Revd Jonathan Bramwell, Head of Clergy Development, will be stepping down from his diocesan role this summer to return to local church ministry.

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New Area Deans for Rochdale and Salford & Leigh

First published on: 6th May 2025

We are pleased to announce two appointments to the role of Area Dean within our diocese. The Revd Anne Gilbert, currently serving as Vicar of Rochdale and Acting Area Dean, has been formally appointed as Area Dean of Rochdale, and The Venerable Richard Worsfold, currently Archdeacon of Leicester, has been appointed as full-time Area Dean of Salford and Leigh.

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Bishop David's Epiphany Letter

First published on: 6th January 2025

Bishop David shares his message for the Feast of Epiphany, reflecting on the challenges the Church faced in 2024 and reinforcing his commitment to safeguarding. He sets out his hopes for the years ahead that centre around our four themes of Growing Younger, Developing Missional Leaders, Church Planting and Revitalisation and Parish Renewal.

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Bishop David shares his concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill

First published on: 21st November 2024

In this article, which was published in the Manchester Evening News, Bishop David shares his concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill.

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New Director of Mission and Ministry will be The Revd Phil Cansdale

First published on: 27th September 2024

​​​​​​​The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Phil Cansdale as Manchester Diocese’s new Director of Mission and Ministry.

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New Director of Vocations will be the Revd Canon Rachel Watts

First published on: 29th August 2024

The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Canon Rachel Watts as Director of Vocations following in the successful footsteps of The Revd Canon Nick Smeeton.  ​​​​​​​

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Manchester Churches Take Part in Pride Parade

First published on: 27th August 2024

Members of the Village Church and Open Table Network took part in the Pride Parade this weekend, followed by a Pride Eucharist at Manchester Cathedral.

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Songs of Praise lift spirits in the Heatons

First published on: 13th August 2024

St John’s and St Paul’s in The Heaton’s kicked off their ‘Songs of Praise’ summer event this Sunday (4th August) with a very special family service at St Paul’s. Both parishes came together to produce a joint service full to the brim with some of the congregations favourite hymns

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New Diocesan Synod members announced

First published on: 29th July 2024

After the Diocesan Synod elections held earlier this year, the following clergy and laity have been elected to serve for the period 1 August 2021 – 31 July 2024.

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Welcome to our new Honorary Canons

First published on: 24th July 2024

Congratulations to the six new Honorary Canons appointed to Manchester Cathedral in recognition of their faithful service to the diocese and wider Church. The diocese is delighted to announce the following appointments, who will act as a bridge between the diocese and Cathedral:

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