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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 4 August 2021
The Bishop of Dudley reflects this week on exciting times ahead for Dudley, the As-one campaign, and how we are at our best when we all come together as one.
Bishop Martin 15 September 2021
Throughout Autumn, Bishop Martin will be journeying around the diocese in a pilgrimage of prayer and hope, spending two days in each of our deaneries and visiting as many churches as possible.
Pilgrimage of Prayer and Hope
Earlier today we caught up with Bishop of Dudley on day 9 of his 12 day Pilgrimage of Prayer and Hope around the diocese. Today he was visiting churches in Pershore and Evesham Deanery. He also joined the children and staff of Cropthorne & Charlton First School at their Remembrance Day Service.
Bishop John's Christmas Message
A Christmas message of peace from Bishop John. "My prayer for everyone is that we shall feel the Peace of God of which the angels sang, that we shall be enfolded by it and given strength to spread peace and good will to others."
Stuart Currie 19 January 2022
During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) Stuart Currie, the Bishop's Chaplain, reflects on separation and the pandemic, one of the most powerful and poignant lessons in just how painful separation can be.
Bishop John's Lent Message 2022
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal for this year will raise money for our partner diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania.
Ascension Day - Bishop Martin (26 May 2022)
A reflection for Ascension Day from the Bishop of Dudley.
Bishop John on the life and death of HM the Queen
Bishop John on the life and death of HM the Queen, recorded on 9 September 2022 outside Worcester Cathedral.