Bishop Martin's speech at General Synod
Last Updated: 4th March 2025 | Published: 2nd March 2025Bishop Martin made a speech on the Cure of Souls at February's session of General Synod. Read it here.
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General Synod Changes in Safeguarding
Last Updated: 14th February 2025 | Published: 14th February 2025A statement from Bishop Martin following the changes in safeguarding agreed at this week's General Synod.
New Honorary Canons appointed
Last Updated: 26th January 2025 | Published: 24th January 2025Bishop Martin, in his role as Acting Bishop of Worcester, has announced that four people from across the Diocese have been appointed as Honorary Canons in the Cathedral.
What's happening with the Vacancy in See
Last Updated: 24th January 2025 | Published: 23rd January 2025During January the members of the Crown Nominations Commission who will appoint our new Bishop met together to continue to take forward the process.
Bishop Martin's Christmas Message
Last Updated: 20th December 2024 | Published: 20th December 2024Bishop Martin reflects on a poem by Howard Thurman in this year's Christmas message and explores how we can light candles in dark places as we pray for peace and hope.
Bishop Martin calls for extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Last Updated: 16th December 2024 | Published: 16th December 2024Bishop 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.
Vacancy in See update
Last Updated: 9th December 2024 | Published: 9th December 2024An update on the Vacancy in See process to find the next Bishop of Worcester for parish magazines.
David Mair to step down as Bishop's Adviser
Last Updated: 2nd December 2024 | Published: 2nd December 2024David Mair, Current Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling will be standing down from the role at the end of the year.
Bishop's Certificate and ALM Worship Leader presentations
Last Updated: 28th November 2024 | Published: 28th November 2024People 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.
38 Confirmed in the Cathedral
Last Updated: 25th November 2024 | Published: 25th November 2024An incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.
Calling for better hospice funding
Last Updated: 25th November 2024 | Published: 25th November 2024Bishop Martin is calling for properly funded end of life care as part of the debate around ensuring a dignified death. He highlights a lack of funding for hospices as a key reason why individuals are not able to have a ‘good’ death and are seeking alternative options.
Interfaith celebration in Dudley
Last Updated: 18th November 2024 | Published: 18th November 2024People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
Bishop John honoured by HM The King
Last Updated: 18th November 2024 | Published: 18th November 2024Bishop John has been invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles in recognition of his services as Lord High Almoner.
New Associate Priest in the Bromsgrove Team
Last Updated: 18th November 2024 | Published: 18th November 2024Bishop Martin has licensed Ann Cogle as self-supporting Associate Priest in Bromsgrove Team, with special responsibility for Finstall.
A statement from Bishop Martin
Last Updated: 14th November 2024 | Published: 12th November 2024A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
Bishop Martin's Remembrance Sermon
Last Updated: 10th November 2024 | Published: 10th November 2024Bishop Martin attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Mary Steven's Park in Stourbridge alongside Area Dean & Vicar of St Thomas, Stourbridge, Andrew Sillis. Read his sermon
Bishop Martin becomes Acting Bishop of Worcester
Last Updated: 20th May 2025 | Published: 10th October 2024In 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.
Farewells and new beginnings
Last Updated: 4th October 2024 | Published: 4th October 2024An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Goodbye and thank you Bishop John!
Last Updated: 30th September 2024 | Published: 29th September 2024People 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.
Bishop John receives award from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Last Updated: 27th September 2024 | Published: 27th September 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury has awarded Bishop John the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship for his ‘sustained and outstanding promotion of theology in the Church of England, especially amongst younger clergy’.
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Churches invited to mark Disability Awareness Sunday on 28 September
15th August 2025
Churches across the UK are invited to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday on 28 September 2025 by the Christian Disability charity ‘Through the Roof’ who are offering free resources via their website.