Web Pages
Bishop John's Lent appeal for 2024
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley
The diocese is led by the Bishop of Worcester, supported by the suffragan Bishop of Dudley.
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 Martin's Pilgrimage of Prayer and Hope
An article for September editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Documents
MDR 1 - Ministerial Development Review Scheme Guidance
MDR_1_Ministerial_Development_Review_Guidance_-_v3_Jan_2020.pdf
Bishop's Certificate 2021 - 2022 Application
Bishops Certificate 2021 - 2022 Registration Form V1.docx
Videos
Armistice Day - Bishop Martin - 11 November 2022
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. A reflection for #ArmisticeDay from Bishop Martin, Bishop of Dudley.
Bishop John's Christmas Message (2022)
A Christmas message from Bishop John. "God came to us as a child to show us the depths of his love. My hope and prayer this #Christmas is that you will be embraced by that love and that you’ll be given the will and the means to share that love in your life."
Bishop John's Lent Appeal 2023
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal in 2023 will be for the Anglican Diocese of Peru. As a country, Peru has had a very turbulent few years. It had one of the world’s highest Covid mortality rates and has experienced considerable political unrest. Strict lockdowns and the financial implications have had a major impact on the Anglican Church. Paying stipends has been difficult, leading to many clergy having to have additional jobs. These pressures have naturally limited what can be done in terms of ministry and mission in poor areas experiencing multiple problems. Our support helps them in these difficult times. To read more and to make a donation, please visit: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/bishop-johns-lent-appeal-2023.php
Easter Message 2023
An Easter message from the Bishop of Worcester, filmed whilst in the Holy Land. The Bishop reminds us that the Easter story always gives us hope in a difficult world. Happy Easter!
A reflection for Ascension Day (2023)
"Of all the great Christian festivals, I have to say I found Ascension Day the hardest and strangest to preach about!" Find out why in this week's video reflection from the Bishop of Dudley.
Mark Badger 15 November 2023
Mark Badger reflects on a recent holiday to Nova Scotia and how it's helped him prepare for his new role as Archdeacon of Worcester. Mark will be licensed as our new Archdeacon by Bishop John during Evensong in Worcester Cathedral at 5.30pm on Saturday 2 December. All are welcome!
Bishop John's Lent Appeal for 2024
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
Praying for Growth - Nikki Groarke - 21 February 2024
A reflection from the Archdeacon of Worcester on the recent visit from the Archbishop of Canterbury and praying for growth in the diocese.
Bishop Martin 22 March 2024
One of our diocesan priorities is to invest in the renewal of around a dozen churches to ensure that each major area of population has at least one church with 150 people attending weekly, enabling them to support other local churches. In this video Bishop Martin explains more!