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.
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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.
Thursday family club in Malvern
Published: 29th January 2024Malvern Link with Cowleigh has started an after-school club for local families in the hall at the Church of the Ascension. Parents with primary school age children can come along to the club, to do craft and games together and then have a hot meal.
New reflection and prayer space at Hartlebury Primary School
Published: 18th January 2024Bishop John visited Hartlebury CE Primary School this week to bless their new reflection and prayer space which has been created by the pupils themselves.
New Community Hub at St John’s Church, Dudley
Published: 17th January 2024Bishop Martin joined the congregation of St John’s Church in Kates Hill, Dudley last Sunday to bless their new community space.
Messages from our bishops for the new year
Published: 30th December 2023As we start 2024, Bishop John and Bishop Martin have written messages for the new year.
Christmas messages from our bishops
Published: 21st December 2023Read Christmas messages from Bishop John and Bishop Martin.
Cathedral Confirmations
Published: 1st December 2023To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, confirmations were held at the Cathedral last Sunday with people from parishes across the diocese being confirmed by Bishop John.
Exploring the Christian Faith
Published: 23rd November 2023People from across the Diocese have received a certificate from Bishop Martin, marking the completion of a course designed to help them relate their Christian faith to their own life and locality.
Bishop John addresses General Synod
Published: 18th November 2023During the General Synod debate on Living in Love and Faith, Bishop John was asked to say a few words setting out his position. Here is the text of his speech.
Bishop John commends Archbishops' appeal
Published: 30th October 2023The Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and Archbishop Justin are encouraging support for the Anglican ministries in Gaza, Palestine and Israel through donations to the Friends of the Holy Land Appeal.
Bishop John leads pilgrimage to Canterbury
Published: 7th October 2023This weekend, Bishop John and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, Bernard Longley are leading an ecumenical pilgrimage to Canterbury with a group from the two dioceses.
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Bishop Martin's Christmas Message
20th December 2024
Bishop Martin reflects on a poem by Howard Thurman in this year's Christmas message and explores how we can light candles in dark places as we pray for peace and hope.