A statement from Bishop Martin
Published: 12th November 2024A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
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Bishop Martin's Remembrance Sermon
Published: 10th November 2024Bishop 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
Bishop Martin becomes Acting Bishop of Worcester
Published: 10th October 2024In 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.
Farewells and new beginnings
Published: 4th October 2024An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Goodbye and thank you Bishop John!
Published: 29th September 2024People 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.
Bishop John receives award from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Published: 27th September 2024The 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’.
Farewell from Bishop John
Published: 9th September 2024A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
Bishop Martin opens prayer garden
Published: 12th July 2024Bishop 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 ordained for parishes across the Diocese
Published: 30th June 202425 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Celebrating 30 years of women priests
Published: 21st June 2024People 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 visits Harvington CE First School
Published: 17th June 2024Bishop John recently visited Harvington CE First School and joined in with their ‘climate day’ as they tidied the school grounds.
West Midlands Church leaders Election statement
Published: 4th June 2024Church leaders in the West Midlands have issued a joint statement ahead of the General Election.
Step by step guide to appointing the next Bishop of Worcester
Published: 21st May 2024Bishop 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 to retire
Published: 2nd May 2024Bishop John has announced that he will retire in October. A farewell service will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 29 September, 4pm.
Easter messages from our bishops
Published: 26th March 2024Read Easter messages from Bishop John and Bishop Martin.
Celebrating the ministry of women
Published: 15th March 20242024 marks 30 years since women were first ordained priest. A special service to celebrate the anniversary and all that has been achieved since then will be held at Pershore Abbey on Thursday 20 June at 7pm.
Her Majesty the Queen to distribute Royal Maundy gifts in Worcester
Published: 4th March 2024The annual Royal Maundy Service will be coming to Worcester on Thursday 28 March when Her Majesty The Queen will be distributing the Royal Maundy gifts on behalf of His Majesty The King at the Cathedral.
Canon Paul Tongue receives Wulfstan Cross
Published: 17th February 2024Bishop John recently presented Canon Paul Tongue with the Cross of St Wulfstan in recognition of his exceptional service to the Diocese of Worcester over many years. The award was presented to Paul while he was in hospital ahead of his sad death on Tuesday 30 January.
Bishop John's Lent appeal for 2024
Published: 14th February 2024Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
'House of Bones' under Bishop John's home featured in a documentary
Published: 9th February 2024An award-winning film based on a book written by Bishop John's late wife Denise will get a special screening at Worcester Cathedral to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her death.
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Joint service in Worcester
31st March 2025
The churches of St Stephen, St George and Claines in Worcester came together on Mothering Sunday for their first joint service, which also included the commissioning of their new Children, Youth and Families’ Minister, Heather Murphy.