Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

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.

Acting Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford

First published on: 10th March 2023

A message from Bishop David

Bishop David’s duty week in the House of Lords

First published on: 6th February 2023

Last week (30th January – 2nd February 2023) Bishop David was the duty bishop in the House of Lords.

Farewell service for Bishop Mark Ashcroft

First published on: 30th January 2023

On Saturday, a service was held at Manchester Cathedral to bid farewell to Bishop Mark Ashcroft.

Bishop of Manchester | Living in Love and Faith Letter

First published on: 19th January 2023

The Bishop of Manchester shares a letter following the announcement of the results of the bishops’ conversations that have been taking place as part of the Living in Love and Faith process.

Epiphany letter from Bishop David

First published on: 5th January 2023

Bishop David's reflections on Epiphany 2023