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Horwich Community Eco Festival is a Resounding Succes

First published on: 19th March 2025

St Catherine's Church in Horwich recently hosted a successful Community Eco Festival, celebrating sustainability and the spirit of community.

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A Message from Archdeacon Rachel

First published on: 14th March 2025

The Ven. Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton, has shared the following message ahead of an upcoming leave of absence, beginning Friday 21st March, for at least three months. We hold Rachel in our thoughts and prayers and wish her the best as she takes this time away to focus on her health.

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Peers Support Bishop David's Private Members' Bill

First published on: 14th March 2025

The Bill aims to close the financial gap between those under 25 who have lived in care and those over 25.

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Our Diocese Marks Ash Wednesday

First published on: 6th March 2025

Yesterday, we observed Ash Wednesday across the diocese, making space for reflection, prayer, and repentance.

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A Service of Reflection and Commitment to Safeguarding

First published on: 5th March 2025

On the evening of Shrove Tuesday, Manchester Cathedral hosted a moving service of reflection for those involved in safeguarding. Led by Bishop Mark Davies, the service honoured and thanked those dedicated to making our churches safer places.

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Archdeacons' Visitations 2025

First published on: 4th March 2025

Visitation services are held each summer following the election of churchwardens at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The dates for this year's visitation services have been released.

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Bishop David's Letter on the Future of Safeguarding Arrangements

First published on: 19th February 2025

Following last week’s meeting of General Synod, where the future of safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England was debated, Bishop David has written a letter to clergy and lay leaders to share his thoughts on the decision-making process.

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Bishop David Reflects on Holocaust Memorial Day

First published on: 14th February 2025

During a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Bishop David spoke on the importance of reflecting on the past to ensure that atrocities such as the Holocaust never happen again.

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Vocations Day 2025

First published on: 13th February 2025

On Saturday, the annual Vocations Day provided an opportunity for people to explore a variety of lay and ordained ministries.

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Growing Younger Conference Inspires Children and Young People Ministry

First published on: 13th February 2025

Bury and Rossendale Deanery recently welcomed over 70 attendees to the Growing Younger Conference, an inspiring morning themed around Joshua 1 Verse 9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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