Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

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.

Report of meeting of Diocesan Synod, 15 October 2022

First published on: 19th October 2022

Environmental issues were to the fore at Diocesan Synod. Bishop Mark Ashcroft was also thanked for his dedicated service to the diocese prior to his retirement in February.

Manchester Diocese publishes findings of Past Cases Review (PCR2)

First published on: 5th October 2022

The Diocese of Manchester has published an Executive Summary of its past case safeguarding review (PCR2) that was carried out by the Independent Reviewer between September 2020 and June 2021.

Bishop David's tribute to HM the Queen

First published on: 8th September 2022

On the death of HM the Queen, Bishop David makes a personal tribute to her life of faith and service.

Our new priests and deacons

First published on: 5th July 2022

Congratulations to all our new deacons and priests who were ordained at Manchester Cathedral last weekend.

Campaigning for real and lasting change on racism

First published on: 14th October 2020

Manchester Diocesan Synod passed a Motion on Racism, affirming â€œthat every parish and Diocese in England is an appropriate place for global majority candidates to exercise their ministry and leadership.â€