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Parish worship in buildings neither consecrated nor licensed
First published on: 8th November 2022With 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 2022Environmental 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 2022In 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 2022The 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 2022Manchester and Lahore dioceses celebrated their 25-year link with a visit to St Denys school and an ordination service in Murree.
Report of Diocesan Synod - June 2022
First published on: 16th June 2022The Diocesan Synod meeting got off to a lively start with Wiggle Worship. There were updates on diocesan finances, SDF-funded projects, the Transformation Programme, and plans for the relocation of the diocesan office to St John's House in Bury.
