Beryl Kilpatrick RIP
First published on: 8th April 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news that Beryl Kilpatrick (née Bamford) died peacefully on 17th March 2024, aged 93.
Latest News
Manchester Diocese celebrates Easter!
First published on: 4th April 2024Over Easter, our churches, chaplaincies and schools have been celebrating the joy of Easter in many wonderful ways.
Bolton's ecumenical leaders gather for half-day retreat
First published on: 4th April 2024Bolton's church leaders recently gathered for a half-day retreat at Bolton Wanderers FC Stadium and joined together in saying the Nicene Creed to mark this special occasion.
Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils services
First published on: 27th March 2024On Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, clergy and licensed lay leaders from across the diocese gathered together at Manchester Cathedral to share the Eucharist, renew their vows, and bless the sacred oils
Bishop David shares an Easter message of hope
First published on: 26th March 2024In his Easter message, the Rt Revd Prof David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, reflects on the terrible impact of war in the Holy Land and the need for hope to endure, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
A new chapter for Ardwick Green Barracks as the home of Fabric Church
First published on: 25th March 2024A new church that aims to attract students and young professionals was officially opened yesterday in Ardwick Green Barracks.
Year 2 class enjoys Experience Church at St Nicholas
First published on: 25th March 2024The leadership team from St Nicholas Church Kingsway recently embraced new experiences by welcoming a class of Year 2 pupils for a day visit to church
Synod meets to discuss finances, clergy stipends and lay roles
First published on: 21st March 2024Diocesan Synod met on 9th March to consider progress with focal leaders, recruitment to lay roles and the diocese’s financial performance in 2023.
Manchester churches feature in Net Zero film
First published on: 21st March 2024Small changes can make a big difference! That's the running theme throughout the new video which highlights the Church of England's ambition to be net zero carbon by 2030.
Important notice: man targeting churches for money
First published on: 20th March 2024We have been made aware of the return of a man who visits churches asking clergy for money. The gentlemen in the photo below visited Manchester Cathedral just after 11am on Tuesday 19th March, shortly afterward moving onto St Ann's, Manchester. We have also received reports of him approaching churches on 20th March in the South Manchester area.
