Retired clergy meet for Candlemas lunch
Published: 10th February 2026Over 60 people came to the annual Candlemas lunch for retired clergy and bereaved clergy partners, held at the Old Palace in Worcester on 3 February.
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ALMs celebration service held at Worcester Cathedral
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Marking Racial Justice Sunday
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Meeting children and young people
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Wulfstan Cross presented to Dick Johnson
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Sooz Magee ordained Priest
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Welcoming Bishop Hugh
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Becoming a Reserve Army Chaplain
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Thank you from Bishop Martin
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Bishop Hugh arrives in the Diocese
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Retired clergy meet for Candlemas lunch
10th February 2026
Over 60 people came to the annual Candlemas lunch for retired clergy and bereaved clergy partners, held at the Old Palace in Worcester on 3 February.