Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

Foundations for Ministry Celebration

First published on: 8th June 2022

At the end of May, over 70 friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastlands to celebrate with the 14 participants who recently completed the Foundations for Ministry course.

UKME Vocation Champion Appointment

First published on: 12th May 2022

Ben Brady has been appointed UKME Vocations Champion. His role is to encourage and enable anyone from a UKME background to hear and respond to God's call on their life - whatever that might be.

Honoured by the Queen on Maundy Thursday

First published on: 19th April 2022

In a tradition going back centuries, local people were awarded Maundy money for their service to Church and community at a special service in Windsor.

An Open Letter to Greater Manchester MPs on the Nationality and Borders Bill

First published on: 22nd March 2022

Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders call on MPs to support a Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill which would make it more effective in protecting people fleeing for their lives.

Support for Ukraine

First published on: 15th March 2022

We are supporting the people of Ukraine through prayer and practical action. We will also support the refugee sponsorship programme.

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.