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The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley
The diocese is led by the Bishop of Worcester, supported by the suffragan Bishop of Dudley.
Bishop John's Lent appeal for 2024
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
Martin Gorick officially becomes Bishop of Dudley
Martin will be consecrated as Bishop of Dudley on Tuesday 28 January at Southwark Cathedral.
Bishop John leads pilgrimage to Canterbury
This weekend, Bishop John and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, Bernard Longley are leading an ecumenical pilgrimage to Canterbury with a group from the two dioceses.
Bishop Graham welcomes new scheme from Christian Aid
Bishop Graham has welcomed a new globaljustice scheme launched this January by Christian Aid in partnership with theChurch of England which aims to empower a new generation of children to speakout against poverty and injustice.The scheme, GlobalNeigh
An open letter from Bishop John
Bishop John has written an open letter to the Diocese, setting out why he believes that the celebration and honouring of monogamous, faithful same-sex relationships by the Church would be consonant with the scriptural witness.
Bishop John visits Harvington CE First School
Bishop John recently visited Harvington CE First School and joined in with their ‘climate day’ as they tidied the school grounds.
Bishop John celebrates 10 years!
Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.
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
Bishop Martin Bible Reflection (Day 7)
Day seven of Bishop of Dudley's Bible study series looking at Genesis 1. "God looks at everything that he has made in heaven and earth and behold it is very good and God sits back and rests. He puts his feet up and enjoys his creation and so should we."
Bishop Martin Bible Reflection (Day 8)
The eighth video in this Thy Kingdom Come series from Bishop Martin leading up to Pentecost.
Bishop Martin Bible Reflection (Day 9)
Today is the last day for these Thy Kingdom Come reflections that we've been having each day with Bishop of Dudley. It's been great to spend time in the middle of each day to be still together in the presence of God.
Thank you to all schools and teachers!
Bishop John praises and gives thanks to all the schools in the diocese, their teachers and staff during this difficult time. Please remember all staff and pupils in your prayers as schools begin to open more widely.
Bishop John 19 June 2020
Talking from inside the Diocesan Office, Bishop John reflects on the easing of lockdown and how it affects us, as individuals, our churches and society as a whole.
Bishop John 30 June 2020
Bishop John talks about the slow path of re-opening our churches, and how pleased he is to be able to be inside the cathedral a place where "prayer has been valid" (T. S. Eliot)
Bishop Martin 3 July 2020
Due to the postponement of the ordinations, this week our new deacons were licensed to their parishes as Lay Ministers. In today's video, Bishop Martin names each of the candidates and encourages everyone to keep them in their prayers. It is hoped that the ordinations will now happen on 26/27 September.