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Service to celebrate 30 years of women priests

First published on: 3rd May 2024

Last night, on Thursday 2nd May, Manchester Cathedral hosted a service to celebrate 30 years since the first ordination of women priests. It was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues and friends to get together to reflect on all that has been achieved over the last 30 years.

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Farewell service for Archdeacon of Rochdale

First published on: 24th April 2024

A special service to mark the retirement of the Ven David Sharples, Archdeacon of Rochdale, was held in Manchester Cathedral this week. Hundreds of friends, colleagues, and clergy gathered for an opportunity to celebrate David's long and distinguished ministry and to bid him a fond farewell.

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Thy Kingdom Come 2024

First published on: 16th April 2024

The annual ecumenical prayer initiative 'Thy Kingdom Come' (TKC), led by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, makes its return next month. This worldwide prayer movement, which runs from Ascension Day until Pentecost, aims to unite Christians as they pray together for more people to know Jesus.

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Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils services

First published on: 27th March 2024

On 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

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Bishop David shares an Easter message of hope

First published on: 26th March 2024

In 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.

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Manchester churches feature in Net Zero film

First published on: 21st March 2024

Small 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.

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Bishop David delivers petition to Downing Street

First published on: 6th March 2024

shop David joined the Shared Health Foundation, a non-profit based in Oldham, in delivering a petition to Downing Street calling for cots to be provided for every child under two living in temporary accommodation. 

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Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords

First published on: 27th February 2024

Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday advocating for a duty of candour for public officials and bodies who are called to give evidence at public inquiries and major inquests.

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Archdeacon of Rochdale announces his retirement

First published on: 21st February 2024

The Ven David Sharples is set to retire on 31st March 2024

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Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords

First published on: 25th January 2024

Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday as the House considered the Victims and Prisoners Bill.

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