The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.
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 exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
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.
We are planning a diocesan ‘posada’ during Advent this year with Mary, Joseph and the donkey travelling around to a different church in the diocese each day from 1 December.
Thanks to funding from the national church, the Diocese of Worcester has been able to create a new team to support parishes as we work together towards achieving the outcomes of our diocesan vision and Transformation programme.
Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Ottershaw is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances.
14 of those ordained in June trained through the ‘Auxiliary Pathway’. With a second cohort of candidates due to start in September, hear from two of those who were ordained Deacon this year.
We have been awarded a grant to improve the carbon efficiency and running costs of two clergy houses to help reduce our environmental impact as we journey towards net-zero by 2030.
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.
The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester.
During May, some 35 Readers (Licensed Lay Ministers) from across the Diocese came together at Holland House for the annual weekend of teaching and meeting and catching up.
The Church of England is partnering with registered charity, Renew Wellbeing to support churches in creating open spaces of welcome and inclusion for their local community.
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.
This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 29 & 30 June. Let us know if you are planning to be at the service and would like to robe.
In this article for May editions of parish magazines, Bishop Martin explains where we are with the strand of our diocesan strategy to have at least one church in each major population area with a congregation of at least 150 people.
Doug Chaplin has taken on the role of Bishop’s Adviser for Worship and Liturgy.
The diocesan Mission and Ministry Team helps to equip and enable people to follow God’s call in their lives and better serve their communities. The team offers learning and training opportunities for people throughout the Diocese, wherever they are in their discipleship journey.
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9th March 2026