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Mary and Joseph to travel the Diocese

Published: 29th November 2024

During Advent this year, Mary and Joseph will be travelling around the Diocese as they journey towards the Cathedral for Christmas Eve. 

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Two deanery motions passed at Diocesan Synod

Published: 11th November 2024

Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.

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Director of Property role for Ruth Beard

Published: 3rd November 2024

Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.

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Roger Latham to be Vicar of Great Malvern Priory

Published: 25th October 2024

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).  

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Mark Carter takes on net zero role

Published: 25th October 2024

Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.

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Smaller Churches Conference attracts 90 delegates from across the Diocese

Published: 23rd October 2024

On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.

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Safeguarding audit highlights good practice

Published: 14th October 2024

The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.

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Bishop Martin becomes Acting Bishop of Worcester

Published: 10th October 2024

In 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.

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Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost

Published: 1st October 2024

​​​​​​​An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030.

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Goodbye and thank you Bishop John!

Published: 29th September 2024

People 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.

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Diocesan posada - would you like to be involved?

Published: 27th September 2024

We are planning a diocesan ‘posada’ during Advent this year with Mary, Joseph and the donkey travelling around to a different church in the diocese each day from 1 December.

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Introducing the diocesan Transformation Support Hub Team

Published: 14th August 2024

Thanks to funding from the national church, the Diocese of Worcester has been able to create a new team to support parishes as we work together towards achieving the outcomes of our diocesan vision and Transformation programme.

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Supporting parishes with finances

Published: 8th August 2024

Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances. 

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An update on the Auxiliary Pathway to Ordination

Published: 1st August 2024

14 of those ordained in June trained through the ‘Auxiliary Pathway’. With a second cohort of candidates due to start in September, hear from two of those who were ordained Deacon this year.

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Grant awarded to improve clergy housing

Published: 18th July 2024

We have been awarded a grant to improve the carbon efficiency and running costs of two clergy houses to help reduce our environmental impact as we journey towards net-zero by 2030.

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25 ordained for parishes across the Diocese

Published: 30th June 2024

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

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Celebrating 30 years of women priests

Published: 21st June 2024

People 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.

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New Dean of Worcester Announced

Published: 17th June 2024

The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester.

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Reader Weekend at Holland House

Published: 6th June 2024

During May, some 35 Readers (Licensed Lay Ministers) from across the Diocese came together at Holland House for the annual weekend of teaching and meeting and catching up. 

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Looking for churches to take part in funded wellbeing pilot

Published: 5th June 2024

The Church of England is partnering with registered charity, Renew Wellbeing to support churches in creating open spaces of welcome and inclusion for their local community.

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Latest News

Community enables repairs to Church of the Ascension clock

5th December 2024

The Church of the Ascension in Wall Heath had been without a working clock since the Spring but thanks to the generosity of the local community and their incredible response to a Crowdfunding appeal, it has now been fixed!...

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