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Praying for our schools Published: 12th May 2021 Every term, a group comes together on Zoom to pray for the schools across our diocese. Could you join them?

The Green Season Published: 9th May 2021 A letter for June editions of Parish Magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson.

Mental Health Awareness Week Published: 9th May 2021 Children’s Officer, Emma Pettifer, writes about the importance of looking after our mental health.

Stunning textile artwork at Hallow Chuch Published: 7th May 2021 A deeply spiritual experience awaits visitors to Hallow Church later this month when it hosts a captivating exhibition of textile artwork and flower displays.

New Co-Wardens of Readers Published: 7th May 2021 Kath Davis and Rob Farmer have been appointed by Bishop John as Co-Wardens of Readers following the retirement of Sue Oliver.

Profiling the Greater Dudley Deanery Published: 7th May 2021 In the first of a series of articles on our new deaneries, learn more about the Greater Dudley Deanery and it's leadership team.

New Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester Published: 6th May 2021 Tim Reid has been appointed as the new Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester.

Fundraising guidance Published: 5th May 2021 An update from Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden on the latest guidance for churches on fundraising.

Launching Eco Church outside in Malvern Published: 4th May 2021 Holy Trinity, Malvern's Worship for All service was held outside this weekend, thinking about God's creation and launching Eco Church.

Morogoro Sewing Academy: Microfinancing Partnership Published: 4th May 2021 Following a diocesan visit to Morogoro, this campaign aims to set up a microfinancing project in a sewing project to empower graduates to set up small businesses.

Called to Action: Rogation and No Mow May Published: 29th April 2021 May is a time of sowing and growing. Rogation is when we ask for God’s blessing on our fields planted with crops. Find out what small steps you can take to help save our planet.

Thy Kingdom Come 2021 Published: 26th April 2021 There are lots of ways to get involved in Thy Kingdom Come from Ascension Day to Pentecost this year, praying for more people to come to faith.

Katryn Leclezio appointed to the Bredon Hill Group Published: 26th April 2021 Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Katryn Leclezio as Priest in the Bredon Hill Group.

Discussions on religious in modern society Published: 23rd April 2021 Academics at the University of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral have joined forces for a new series of talks addressing religion in modern life.

Impact of Covid-19 in Morogoro Published: 23rd April 2021 Canon Isaac Mgego at Berega Hospital has written a piece about the impact of the Covid-19 on our partners in the Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania.

Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce publishes report Published: 22nd April 2021 From Lament to Action: A report from the Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce calls for urgent changes to culture of Church of England.

Modern Slavery Awareness Week, 4 – 10 May Published: 19th April 2021 The Cathedral is planning a number of events to mark Modern Slavery Awareness week this May.

Adam Hadley appointed to Kingswinford Published: 18th April 2021 Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Adam Hadley as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Kingswinford St Mary.

Cathedral hosts service with prayers for the Duke of Edinburgh Published: 14th April 2021 Worcester Cathedral will hold a service that will include prayers for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 16 April at 3pm.

HRH Prince Philip - RIP Published: 9th April 2021 Our bishops and the Dean have offered tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh following the announcement of his death.