New Bishop of Bolton announced by Downing Street
First published on: 15th March 2023The next Bishop of Bolton will be the Revd Dr. Matthew Porter, currently Vicar of St Michael le Belfrey in York, 10 Downing Street has announced today.
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The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022
First published on: 7th March 2023The legal age of marriage has increased to 18
The Archbishop of York opens our new offices in Bury
First published on: 7th March 2023The Archbishop of York opens our new offices in Bury
The Archbishop of York visits The Diocese of Manchester
First published on: 6th March 2023The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell visited the Diocese of Manchester on the 1-3rd March.
Coronation resources now available
First published on: 1st March 2023The Church of England is providing a range of resources to help churches and parishes to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
Prayers for the war in Ukraine
First published on: 24th February 2023Friday 24th February marks the 1-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. We pray for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge open Glade of Light memorial
First published on: 11th May 2022Following the opening, the Bishop of Manchester read out the names of the 22 victims at the ceremony.
Honoured by the Queen on Maundy Thursday
First published on: 19th April 2022In a tradition going back centuries, local people were awarded Maundy money for their service to Church and community at a special service in Windsor.
Sponsorship for Ukrainian Refugees
First published on: 14th March 2022We are committed to helping parishes engage with the sponsorship programme – and will provide more details and guidance as it becomes available.
Archbishop's Award for Revd Omid Moludy
First published on: 12th April 2021The Church of England's first mission support priest for cultural diversity wins the Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
