Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

Diocesan Synod Gathers for the First Meeting of the New Triennium

First published on: 24th October 2024

Last Saturday's Diocesan Synod marked the first meeting of the new triennium, welcoming new members alongside those who have served for many years.

Follow the Star - the great invitation

First published on: 28th November 2022

Discover resources to invite your community back to church this Christmas.

Parish worship in buildings neither consecrated nor licensed

First published on: 8th November 2022

With the level of heating costs expected this winter, some churches may consider moving worship to buildings which are more readily and efficiently heated. Any decision to move worship will need to be carefully considered, and national statutory guidance will be issued soon, which must be read in conjunction with the information below.

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.

Prayers for Iran

First published on: 17th October 2022

In response to the distressing situation in Iran, the Church of England offers these prayers for use in our churches

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.

Visit to Lahore to mark Bishop Irfan's retirement

First published on: 21st June 2022

Manchester and Lahore dioceses celebrated their 25-year link with a visit to St Denys school and an ordination service in Murree.