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.

Churches are urged to take steps to prevent metal theft

First published on: 18th April 2023

Following a spate of thefts of silverware from vestries and lead from roofs, churches are asked to take additional precautions.

The Coronation of King Charles III

First published on: 11th April 2023

Resources for schools and parishes

People System Update

First published on: 4th April 2023

In the last few days, stipendiary clergy and lay workers should have received an email from the People System Team to provide you with log-in details for the new People System.

Manchester starts the largest roll-out of digital giving devices in the UK

First published on: 29th March 2023

Over 120 digital giving devices are on their way to churches across the Diocese of Manchester.

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.

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022

First published on: 7th March 2023

The legal age of marriage has increased to 18

The Archbishop of York opens our new offices in Bury

First published on: 7th March 2023

The Archbishop of York opens our new offices in Bury