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The Autumn Schedule of Sing My Soul is now available - bringing inspiring choral music into churches across Greater Manchester, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to sing, learn, worship and belong.

Congratulations to the eight newly appointed Honorary Canons of Manchester Cathedral, recognised for their dedicated service.

Bishop David Walker joined members of the Society of St Francis for a service at Gorton Monastery as they continued their peace pilgrimage across England.

The Ven Simon Cook was licensed by Bishop David during the Cathedral's lunchtime Eucharist before going on to present candidates at the afternoon's ordination services in his first official duties as Archdeacon.

It was a joyful occasion at Manchester Cathedral yesterday as the diocese gathered to celebrate the ordinations of the Revd Abby Latham-Holt and the Revd Vicky Louise McQuarrie.

Last week, Bishop David and the Revd Canon Sue Walker welcomed clergy and their families to Bishopscourt for a series of three garden parties.

Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for churches across the Diocese of Manchester to pause, reflect and reaffirm their commitment to creating places where everyone can feel safe, valued and respected.

As the Ven Dr Rachel Mann prepares to retire this week, she has written to the diocese to express her heartfelt thanks for the generosity, kindness and prayers she has received from so many people.

This week, the Diocese of Manchester bids farewell to Archdeacon Rachel Mann as she retires from full-time ministry.