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Wulfstan Cross awarded to Angela Kovacevic
Published: 18th June 2021The St Wulfstan Cross, awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church, has been given to Angela Kovacevic from the Parish of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren.
An update on Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro
Published: 16th June 2021Canon Isaac Mgego, Director at Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro has written an update on how Covid-19 has impacted on their services.
Worcester Cathedral to bid a fond farewell to two members of clergy
Published: 15th June 2021It was announced on Sunday that Canons Georgina Byrne and Michael Brierley are moving on to new appointments later this year.
Pray for the Tent of Nations in the Holy Land
Published: 14th June 2021The Tent of Nations is an educational & environmental family farm a few kilometres from Bethlehem. They have asked us to pray after a bulldozer & Israeli soldiers were sent to the farm.
Called to Action: Dreams Hopes and Prayers
Published: 11th June 2021A new project across the Diocese asks you to consider your dreams, hopes and prayers for the future of our planet. Find out more in this Called to Action.
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Vocation - God's Call
Published: 6th June 2021An article for July editions of parish magazines from Bishop John.
Called to Action: Eco Church
Published: 27th May 2021Eco Church is a structured award scheme which recognises and encourages the environmentally positive steps that churches can take. We have committed to becoming an Eco Diocese and would like as many churches as possible to get involved and earn their bronze, silver and gold awards!
An Excellent school in Castlemorton
Published: 24th May 2021In March 2020, rural church school Castlemorton CE Primary was awarded an 'excellent' judgement under the new SIAMS inspection schedule.
Confirmations return to the Cathedral
Published: 24th May 202122 people from across Worcestershire and Dudley were confirmed by Bishop John in Worcester Cathedral yesterday, seven of the candidates were also baptised.Â
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A Diocesan Prayer for Pentecost
Published: 23rd May 2021Watch our diocesan prayer for Pentecost, filmed across our six new deaneries.
Filling Dudley's streets with Friendliness
Published: 20th May 2021A new 'As One' campaign has launched in Dudley this week, which aims to fill the streets with friendliness. Banners are going up across the Borough.
Introduction to the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer
Published: 17th May 2021The Eternal Wall of Answered prayer has planning permission to be built just outside Birmingham. Prayers will be represented by a million bricks in a never-ending wall.
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Repaired clock finds new home at St Peter, Cradley
Published: 17th May 2021A clock rescued from St Luke's Church in Cradley Heath before it was demolished has been installed at St Peter's Church in Cradley.
Called to Action: Holiday Travel
Published: 13th May 2021As we begin to think about holidays, this edition of Called to Action looks at how we can minimise our holiday footprint.
Praying for our schools
Published: 12th May 2021Every term, a group comes together on Zoom to pray for the schools across our diocese. Could you join them?
New Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester
Published: 6th May 2021Tim Reid has been appointed as the new Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester.
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Morogoro Sewing Academy: Microfinancing Partnership
Published: 4th May 2021Following a diocesan visit to Morogoro, this campaign aims to set up a microfinancing project in a sewing project to empower graduates to set up small businesses.
Called to Action: Rogation and No Mow May
Published: 29th April 2021May is a time of sowing and growing. Rogation is when we ask for God's blessing on our fields planted with crops. Find out what small steps you can take to help save our planet.
Thy Kingdom Come 2021
Published: 26th April 2021There are lots of ways to get involved in Thy Kingdom Come from Ascension Day to Pentecost this year, praying for more people to come to faith.
HRH Prince Philip - RIP
Published: 9th April 2021Our bishops and the Dean have offered tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh following the announcement of his death.
Latest News
Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
21st November 2024
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral....