An incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.
Bishop Martin is calling for properly funded end of life care as part of the debate around ensuring a dignified death. He highlights a lack of funding for hospices as a key reason why individuals are not able to have a ‘good’ death and are seeking alternative options.
People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
Bishop John has been invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles in recognition of his services as Lord High Almoner.
Bishop Martin has licensed Ann Cogle as self-supporting Associate Priest in Bromsgrove Team, with special responsibility for Finstall.
A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
Bishop Martin attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Mary Steven's Park in Stourbridge alongside Area Dean & Vicar of St Thomas, Stourbridge, Andrew Sillis. Read his sermon
In the Cathedral yesterday, Bishop Martin was commissioned as the Acting Bishop of Worcester, a role which he will hold throughout the vacancy in See while continuing to be Bishop of Dudley.
An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
People from across the Diocese gathered in the Cathedral on Sunday for a special service to say goodbye and thank you to Bishop John ahead of his retirement.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has awarded Bishop John the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship for his ‘sustained and outstanding promotion of theology in the Church of England, especially amongst younger clergy’.
A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
Bishop Martin visited St Oswald's CE Primary School in Kidderminster yesterday to officially open their new prayer garden. The garden was created thanks to the efforts and generosity of the school community and was opened with a special ceremony.
25 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
People from across the Diocese including lots of our female clergy, gathered in Pershore Abbey yesterday evening to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ordination of the first women as priests.
Bishop John recently visited Harvington CE First School and joined in with their ‘climate day’ as they tidied the school grounds.
Church leaders in the West Midlands have issued a joint statement ahead of the General Election.
Bishop John has announced that he will be retiring at the beginning of October this year. This announcement started the discernment process to find the next Bishop of Worcester.
Bishop John has announced that he will retire in October. A farewell service will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 29 September, 4pm.
Read Easter messages from Bishop John and Bishop Martin.
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11th January 2026