Bishop David shares his concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill
First published on: 21st November 2024In this article, which was published in the Manchester Evening News, Bishop David shares his concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill.
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Diocesan Synod Gathers for the First Meeting of the New Triennium
First published on: 24th October 2024Last Saturday's Diocesan Synod marked the first meeting of the new triennium, welcoming new members alongside those who have served for many years.
Thank You Canon Phillip Blinkhorn: Reflections on His Time as Chair of the DBF
First published on: 24th October 2024Last week marked the conclusion of Canon Phillip Blinkhorn's tenure as Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Phillip has dedicated nearly five decades to serving the diocese, first joining Diocesan Synod in 1976 before becoming Chair of the DBF in 2012. At Synod, Bishop David presented Phillip with a gift as a token of the diocese’s appreciation.
Annual Schools Conference meets at Manchester Monastery
First published on: 16th October 2024Our annual schools conference, held in Manchester Monastery on Friday, was a great success with over 180 school and church leaders attending. The day was entitled ‘Distinctly Christian in a Changing World.’
New Director of Mission and Ministry will be The Revd Phil Cansdale
First published on: 27th September 2024The 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.
We have been awarded the Investors in People Gold Award
First published on: 24th September 2024Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance and Board of Education have been awarded the Investors in People 'We invest in people' Gold Award recognising the effective leadership, ongoing support and motivated team based at St John's House.
A Special Evensong at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 16th September 2024Last night, Manchester Cathedral hosted a very special Evensong during which the Venerable Karen Smeeton was installed as Archdeacon of Rochdale, five new Honorary Canons and one new Lay Canon were installed, and the Revd Canon Anne Edwards was welcomed as Bishop David's Senior Chaplain.
New Director of Vocations will be the Revd Canon Rachel Watts
First published on: 29th August 2024The 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.
New Archdeacon of Rochdale will be the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton
First published on: 28th July 2024The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton as the new Archdeacon of Rochdale. Karen takes on the role following the retirement of the Ven David Sharples earlier this year.
Authorised Lay Ministers gather for Summer Conference
First published on: 18th July 2024Over 100 Authorised Lay Ministers (ALM) and special guests gathered last Saturday for the annual ALM Summer Conference.
