Celebrating ALMs at the Cathedral
Published: 18th September 201940 people received a certificate from Bishop John last Sunday to mark the completion of their courses to become Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs).
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40 people received a certificate from Bishop John last Sunday to mark the completion of their courses to become Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs).
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher, left the diocese at the weekend to become the Bishop of Norwich. Two celebrations were held in Worcester and Dudley to reflect the role Bishop Graham has played throughout the whole diocese.
10 Downing Street has today announced that the Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher is to become the next Bishop of Norwich.
Bishop John today gave a speech in the House of Lords criticising the County Councils proposal to cut 405,000 from the Archive service, describing it as cutting to the bone.
The Bishop of Worcester, DrJohn Inge has presented Wendy Tranter, long standing member of St Marys Church in Oldswinford, Stourbridge, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan.
Almost 40 people in groups from Cradley Heath, Offenham, Ombersley and Worester have received a special certificate from the Bishop of Worcester.
Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.
14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese, with more deacons being ordained than there has been for many years.
The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley will join church members in Evesham and the surrounding villages for a weekend of community events on 16 and 17June.
Watch and read Bishop John's Easter Message
Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher has presented Paul West, the former Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan, an award that pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church.
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