Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

The Coronation of King Charles III

First published on: 11th April 2023

Resources for schools and parishes

Office move to St John's House, Bury

First published on: 9th February 2023

We have recently moved into our new offices.

Online group kept young people connected

First published on: 21st October 2022

St Andrew’s Over Hulton received an award for its online youth group that enabled children to stay connected during the pandemic lockdowns.

Celebrating Black History Month with 'A Million Colours' music video

First published on: 3rd October 2022

To celebrate Black History Month the Diocese of Manchester has released ‘A Million Colours’ - a music video featuring a diverse group of children from Church of England schools across Greater Manchester.

Young people's lives transformed by Mental Health First Aid

First published on: 3rd February 2022

Mental Health training provided by the diocese has helped St James' secondary school support students and respond positively to the impact of the pandemic.

Wiggle Worship in schools and nurseries

First published on: 4th February 2021

We are so excited about the opportunities that God continues to provide for Wiggle Worship (WW) in our schools and nurseries across Bolton and with families at home.

Wiggle Worship for schools and churches

First published on: 23rd July 2019

Wiggle Worship for reception-age children, toddlers and their families is having a wonderful impact in Bolton.The reception class at St Bartholomew's CE Primary School in Westhoughton enjoyed meeting Wiggle the Bible book worm, and engaging in w