Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

The Archbishop of York to visit the Diocese of Manchester

First published on: 14th February 2023

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will be visiting the Diocese of Manchester at the beginning of March. He has sent a greeting to all our parishes and to everyone in advance of his visit.

Notice of Appointment - Revd David Brae

First published on: 10th February 2023

Notice of Appointment - Revd David Brae

Notice of Resignation - The Revd Jeffrey Clawson

First published on: 3rd February 2023

Notice of Resignation - The Revd Jeffrey Clawson

Notice of Appointment - The Revd Sydwell Isaac

First published on: 30th January 2023

The Revd Sydwell Isaac currently Curate at Milnrow and Newhey has been appointed as Incumbent of St. Martin Castleton and Incumbent of St. Aidan Sudden with All Souls Heywood (in Plurality) together with Assistant Curate of St. Clement Spotland and St. George Oakenrod (with special responsibility for St. George Oakenrod).

Notice of Appointment - Revd Canon Dr Chris Bracegirdle

First published on: 30th January 2023

The Revd Canon Dr Chris Bracegirdle currently Incumbent of St. Peter with St.Philip Bolton le Moors has been appointed in addition as Associate Diocesan Director of Ordinands (ADDO).

Notice of Retirement - Revd Joan Nicholls

First published on: 13th January 2023

The Revd Joan Nicholls has retired as Ecumenical Chaplain at the Royal Bolton Hospital with effect from 9th December 2022.

The Revd Daniel Valentine

First published on: 10th January 2023

The Revd Daniel Valentine currently Priest-in-Charge of St. Matthew with St. Mary Crumpsall has been appointed in addition as Chaplain to St. Anselm Hall at the University of Manchester.

Bishop of Bolton to retire

First published on: 18th July 2022

The Rt Revd Mark Ashcroft has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Bolton in February 2023.

Our new Readers

First published on: 11th July 2022

Congratulations to our new Readers licensed at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday.

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.