Web Pages
Office and housing arrangements for the Bishop of Dudley
Tocoincide with the arrival of Bishop Martin, it has been decided to relocate theBishop of Dudleys office and home.TheBishops office will move to Dudley town centre. This will greatly facilitatethe outward-looking aspects of the Bishops role in the c
Martin's consecration as Bishop of Dudley
Last Tuesday, Martin Gorick officially became thenext Bishop of Dudley after being ordained and consecrated as a bishop by theArchbishop of Canterbury in a special service at Southwark Cathedral.In the service, the Archbishop explained the role ofa b
Bishop's Certificates presented
People from across the Diocese have received a certificate from Bishop John, marking the completion of a course designed to help them relate their Christian faith to their own life and locality.
Bishop's Certificate and ALM Worship Leader presentations
People 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.
David Mair to step down as Bishop's Adviser
David Mair, Current Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling will be standing down from the role at the end of the year.
Bishop Graham's farewell sermon in the Cathedral
I did a calculation last week about howmuch time I have a spent on the M5 in the last five and a bit years. I workedit out as 858 hours, plus or minus a few hours. Thats just over five weeks.Thats five weeks of my life that Im never going to get back
Bishop Graham's address at the Black Country Living Museum
Acts 2.41-47 and Luke10.25-37In recent weeks the most common question that Ive been askedhas been, What will you miss about being bishop of Dudley? So here are my topten things:The warmth of the people.Slow cooked grey paysand bacon.The tell you dire
New Bishop's Adviser for Worship and Liturgy
Doug Chaplin has taken on the role of Bishop’s Adviser for Worship and Liturgy.
Bishop Martin calls for extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Bishop Martin is calling for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to be extended past the current deadline of March 2025. He has written to local MPs setting out the difference that the scheme makes to our churches.
Welcoming Bishop Martin
Bishop Martin was welcomed to the Diocese with a service in Top Church, Dudley.
Documents
MDR 1 - Ministerial Development Review Scheme Guidance
Summarises the MDR Scheme made by the Bishop of Worcester following guidance approved by the Archbishops’ Council in January 2010 under the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2009.
Eucharistic Assistants Letter from Bishop 2017
The Bishop\'s letter setting out the change of policy.
Videos
A Palm Sunday Reflection from Bishop John
The Bishop of Worcester, John Inge, reflects on how different this Palm Sunday is, when even the city of Jerusalem is closed, and the only gates we can open are those of our hearts.
Bishops John and Martin on the Monday of Holy Week
As today would have been the Chrism Eucharist in the Cathedral, Bishop John and Bishop Martin have prepared this video. "It's a great sadness to Bishop Martin and to me that we're not able to be together with you in the cathedral, as we normally would be on this Monday of Holy Week for the Chrism Eucharist."
Video Reflection from Bishop Martin
On the Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Martin reflects on the value of taking some time to be at the foot of the cross – to be with Mary Magdalene, Mary, Jesus' own mother, John, the beloved disciple, and, of course, above all, to be there with Jesus, the crucified.
A video reflection from Bishop Martin
The Bishop of Dudley, recalling his own experience of bereavement, reflects on the dark days of Jesus' last week before his crucifixion, and particularly on the character of Judas.
Bishop John reflects on the value of service
This Maundy Thursday, everything is different because of the pandemic. However, across the country the unchanging value of serving our fellow humans is being rediscovered. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we see so many people stepping up and selflessly serving others. It is the model Jesus gives at his Last Supper, the model the Queen has embodied for so many years, and it is the model we see all around us as so many people, in work – especially in the NHS – and as volunteers, selflessly serve those who are in need.
A reflection from Bishop John on Good Friday
Bishop John reflects on Good Friday outside Worcester Cathedral, a building which has seen hundreds of Good Fridays, but none quite like this one.
A reflection from Bishop Martin on Holy Saturday
Bishop Martin reflects on Holy Saturday, a solemn day when we can stop and be present with Jesus and wait by the tomb.
Easter Eucharist from Worcester Cathedral
A special digital Easter Sunday Eucharist with Bishop John and others.
A video reflection from Bishop John
Bishop John reflects on the strangeness of keeping Holy Week and Easter with locked churches, and yet still finding the light of faith in the darkness
Bishop John reflects on nature
In "Low Week" Bishop John reflects on being forced by the lockdown to slow down and look around