Farewell from Bishop John
Last Updated: 9th September 2024 | Published: 9th September 2024A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
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Bishop Martin opens prayer garden
Last Updated: 12th July 2024 | Published: 12th July 2024Bishop Martin visited St Oswald's CE Primary School in Kidderminster yesterday to officially open their new prayer garden. The garden was created thanks to the efforts and generosity of the school community and was opened with a special ceremony.
25 ordained for parishes across the Diocese
Last Updated: 30th June 2024 | Published: 30th June 202425 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Celebrating 30 years of women priests
Last Updated: 21st June 2024 | Published: 21st June 2024People from across the Diocese including lots of our female clergy, gathered in Pershore Abbey yesterday evening to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ordination of the first women as priests.
Bishop John visits Harvington CE First School
Last Updated: 17th June 2024 | Published: 17th June 2024Bishop John recently visited Harvington CE First School and joined in with their ‘climate day’ as they tidied the school grounds.
West Midlands Church leaders Election statement
Last Updated: 4th June 2024 | Published: 4th June 2024Church leaders in the West Midlands have issued a joint statement ahead of the General Election.
Step by step guide to appointing the next Bishop of Worcester
Last Updated: 3rd October 2024 | Published: 21st May 2024Bishop John has announced that he will be retiring at the beginning of October this year. This announcement started the discernment process to find the next Bishop of Worcester.
Bishop John to retire
Last Updated: 2nd May 2024 | Published: 2nd May 2024Bishop John has announced that he will retire in October. A farewell service will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 29 September, 4pm.
Easter messages from our bishops
Last Updated: 29th March 2024 | Published: 26th March 2024Read Easter messages from Bishop John and Bishop Martin.
Celebrating the ministry of women
Last Updated: 15th March 2024 | Published: 15th March 20242024 marks 30 years since women were first ordained priest. A special service to celebrate the anniversary and all that has been achieved since then will be held at Pershore Abbey on Thursday 20 June at 7pm.
Her Majesty the Queen to distribute Royal Maundy gifts in Worcester
Last Updated: 4th March 2024 | Published: 4th March 2024The annual Royal Maundy Service will be coming to Worcester on Thursday 28 March when Her Majesty The Queen will be distributing the Royal Maundy gifts on behalf of His Majesty The King at the Cathedral.
Canon Paul Tongue receives Wulfstan Cross
Last Updated: 17th February 2024 | Published: 17th February 2024Bishop John recently presented Canon Paul Tongue with the Cross of St Wulfstan in recognition of his exceptional service to the Diocese of Worcester over many years. The award was presented to Paul while he was in hospital ahead of his sad death on Tuesday 30 January.
Bishop John's Lent appeal for 2024
Last Updated: 14th February 2024 | Published: 14th February 2024Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
'House of Bones' under Bishop John's home featured in a documentary
Last Updated: 14th February 2024 | Published: 9th February 2024An award-winning film based on a book written by Bishop John's late wife Denise will get a special screening at Worcester Cathedral to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her death.
Thursday family club in Malvern
Last Updated: 29th January 2024 | Published: 29th January 2024Malvern Link with Cowleigh has started an after-school club for local families in the hall at the Church of the Ascension. Parents with primary school age children can come along to the club, to do craft and games together and then have a hot meal.
New reflection and prayer space at Hartlebury Primary School
Last Updated: 18th January 2024 | Published: 18th January 2024Bishop John visited Hartlebury CE Primary School this week to bless their new reflection and prayer space which has been created by the pupils themselves.
New Community Hub at St John’s Church, Dudley
Last Updated: 17th January 2024 | Published: 17th January 2024Bishop Martin joined the congregation of St John’s Church in Kates Hill, Dudley last Sunday to bless their new community space.
Messages from our bishops for the new year
Last Updated: 8th January 2024 | Published: 30th December 2023As we start 2024, Bishop John and Bishop Martin have written messages for the new year.
Christmas messages from our bishops
Last Updated: 21st December 2023 | Published: 21st December 2023Read Christmas messages from Bishop John and Bishop Martin.
Cathedral Confirmations
Last Updated: 1st December 2023 | Published: 1st December 2023To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, confirmations were held at the Cathedral last Sunday with people from parishes across the diocese being confirmed by Bishop John.
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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.