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New Bishop's Adviser for Spirituality

Published: 29th June 2021

Bishop John has appointed Mary Flitcroft as his new Adviser for Spirituality. Mary will take over from Sue Perry, who is stepping down from 1 August.


Young Christian Climate Network relay to COP26

Published: 24th June 2021

This edition of Called to Action features walks planned by the Dioceses of Worcester and Gloucester in August, which will link up to the Young Christian Climate network's relay to COP26.


New Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling

Published: 21st June 2021

Dr David Mair has been appointed as Bishop John’s new Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling. He will start in the role from 1 August, taking over from Sarah Cooke.


Wulfstan Cross awarded to Angela Kovacevic

Published: 18th June 2021

The St Wulfstan Cross, awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church, has been given to Angela Kovacevic from the Parish of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren.


An update on Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro

Published: 16th June 2021

Canon Isaac Mgego, Director at Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro has written an update on how Covid-19 has impacted on their services.


Worcester Cathedral to bid a fond farewell to two members of clergy

Published: 15th June 2021

It was announced on Sunday that Canons Georgina Byrne and Michael Brierley are moving on to new appointments later this year.


Pray for the Tent of Nations in the Holy Land

Published: 14th June 2021

The Tent of Nations is an educational & environmental family farm a few kilometres from Bethlehem. They have asked us to pray after a bulldozer & Israeli soldiers were sent to the farm.


Called to Action: Dreams Hopes and Prayers

Published: 11th June 2021

A new project across the Diocese asks you to consider your dreams, hopes and prayers for the future of our planet. Find out more in this Called to Action.


Halesowen clergy support refugees through the 'Ration Challenge'

Published: 9th June 2021

Two of our parish priests have committed themselves to spending a week eating only the rations that would be available in a Syrian refugee camp to raise awareness of the plight of refugees.


Ordinations 2021

Published: 6th June 2021

This year's ordinations are being planned in the Cathedral over the weekend of 3 and 4 July. Please pray for all our candidates.


Vocation - God's Call

Published: 6th June 2021

An article for July editions of parish magazines from Bishop John.


Love your burial ground

Published: 3rd June 2021

Next week is Love your Burial Ground Week and churches are being encouraged to take part in the ‘Churches Count on Nature’ initiative, to help record the wildlife within their churchyards.


Called to Action: Eco Church

Published: 27th May 2021

Eco Church is a structured award scheme which recognises and encourages the environmentally positive steps that churches can take. We have committed to becoming an Eco Diocese and would like as many churches as possible to get involved and earn their bronze, silver and gold awards!


Celebrating Rogation at Tibberton CE First School

Published: 26th May 2021

Tibberton School have taken part in a Rogation walk around their village today! 


A Vaccination Centre at St Francis, Dudley

Published: 26th May 2021

St Francis Parish Centre in Dudley has become a local Covid-19 vaccination centre, with up to 600 people receiving the vaccine there in a day.


An Excellent school in Castlemorton

Published: 24th May 2021

In March 2020, rural church school Castlemorton CE Primary was awarded an 'excellent' judgement under the new SIAMS inspection schedule.


Lent appeal raises almost £10,000

Published: 24th May 2021

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Bishop John’s Lent appeal for the Diocese of Peru, which has raised almost £10,000 for our partner diocese.


Confirmations return to the Cathedral

Published: 24th May 2021

22 people from across Worcestershire and Dudley were confirmed by Bishop John in Worcester Cathedral yesterday, seven of the candidates were also baptised. 


A Diocesan Prayer for Pentecost

Published: 23rd May 2021

Watch our diocesan prayer for Pentecost, filmed across our six new deaneries.


Filling Dudley's streets with Friendliness

Published: 20th May 2021

A new 'As One' campaign has launched in Dudley this week, which aims to fill the streets with friendliness. Banners are going up across the Borough.

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40 people from our diocese receive Maundy Money

28th March 2024

40 people from across Worcestershire and Dudley received ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the Queen this morning in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years....

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