Six new lay ministers licensed
Published: 17th September 2018Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.
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Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.
Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher has presented Paul West, the former Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan, an award that pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church.
Almost 40 people in groups from Cradley Heath, Offenham, Ombersley and Worester have received a special certificate from the Bishop of Worcester.
Watch and read Bishop John's Easter Message
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher, left the diocese at the weekend to become the Bishop of Norwich. Two celebrations were held in Worcester and Dudley to reflect the role Bishop Graham has played throughout the whole diocese.
14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese, with more deacons being ordained than there has been for many years.
The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley will join church members in Evesham and the surrounding villages for a weekend of community events on 16 and 17June.
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