News

Diocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage

Published: 13th March 2023

During February, Bishops John and Martin led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Watch a film of some of the pilgrims sharing their thoughts on the experience.

An alternative route to ordination

Published: 16th February 2023

15 people from parishes across the Diocese have started a new training course with the hope that many of them will be able to be ordained over the next couple of years.

John Preston to move on

Published: 24th January 2023

Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, has announced that he will be moving on from the role later this year.

Bryan Allbut stands down as Chair of Diocesan Board of Education

Published: 23rd December 2022

At the end of December, Bryan Allbut will stand down as Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) after serving in this voluntary post for nearly seven years and being part of the DBE for ten years.

Setting priorities for the coming years

Published: 12th December 2022

At its meeting in November, Diocesan Synod received a presentation setting out diocesan priorities over the next few years as we continue to grow as Kingdom People.

Jonathan Kimber to leave as Director of Ministry and Discipleship

Published: 24th November 2022

Jonathan Kimber has decided to move on from his role as Director of Ministry and Discipleship within the Diocese.

Mission Accompaniers helping parishes

Published: 20th October 2022

All parishes have the opportunity to receive support in the form of a Mission Accompanier. Read about how it's going for two of our Mission Accompaniers working in parishes in Dudley.

Thank you from Stuart Ness

Published: 22nd July 2022

Stuart Ness leaves as our Registrar today. He has thanked Bishop John & all those who he has worked with during his time in the Diocese.

14 people ordained at the Cathedral over this weekend

Published: 3rd July 2022

14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.

New Registrar appointed

Published: 24th March 2022

Bishop John has appointed Kirsty Duxbury as the next Diocesan Registrar. She will take on the role from 25 July.

New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Published: 14th March 2022

Ten new honorary Canons have been appointed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester in consultation with the Chapter of the Cathedral.

A profile of Redditch & Bromsgrove Deanery

Published: 16th February 2022

Read more about Redditch and Bromsgrove Deanery and hear from the leadership team.

Being on a journey of change

Published: 7th February 2022

In this article for March edition of parish magazines, Nikki Groarke,Â Archdeacon and Diocesan Lead for Transformation and Change talks about the change journey and support for parishes as they become healthier and more sustainable.

A safeguarding update

Published: 6th February 2022

Well done to everyone who has enabled us to be the first diocese to have all parishes using the safeguarding dashboard! Read more in this update from the safeguarding team.

Diocese pledges to stop investing in fossil fuels

Published: 6th January 2022

We haveÂ announced that along with many other dioceses and religious institutions, our dioceseÂ is divesting from fossil fuel extraction.

A profile of Malvern and Upton Deanery

Published: 5th January 2022

Learn more about the deanery of Malvern and Upton and the plans of its leadership team.

Confirmations at the Cathedral

Published: 22nd November 2021

To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, confirmations were held at the Cathedral on Sunday with people from across the diocese being confirmed by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.Â

General Synod election results

Published: 14th October 2021

The General Synod election has now closed and the votes have been counted. Find out who our six representatives for the next five years will be.

Changes in the Calling Young Disciples Team

Published: 6th August 2021

The CYD team will be changing in September as Project Director, Ruth Walker, steps down & two new Mission Enablers start, replacing Adam Legge who left in July & as maternity leave cover for Amy Stokes.

Will you stand for General Synod?

Published: 4th August 2021

Have you considered standing for election to the General Synod for the next five-year term? Standing for the legislative body of the Church of England is an opportunity to represent your community & your diocese at a national level.