Bishop Hugh enjoys tour of Pershore and Evesham deanery
Published: 13th May 2026Bishop Hugh enjoyed a tour of Pershore and Evesham deanery yesterday, as he continues to get to know the churches and communities of our diocese.
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Bishop Hugh's art competition for schools
Published: 5th May 2026Students in Church Schools across the Diocese are being encouraged to get creative and enter our new diocesan art competition.
Dudley churches support the consecration of Bishop James Treasure
Published: 3rd May 2026Over 90 people from Dudley churches made their way down to St Paul’s Cathedral last Friday to support former Rector of Dudley, James Treasure as he was consecrated as Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro.
Statement from Bishop Hugh
Published: 30th April 2026The Bishop of Worcester has issued a statement following the attacks in Golders Green, praying for the victims and committing to work with people of all faiths or none to consign antisemitism and violent extremism to history.
Easter Eve confirmations at the Cathedral
Published: 5th April 202621 people from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral on Easter Eve, with one person also being baptised.
Bishop Hugh's Easter message
Published: 1st April 2026In this year's Easter Message, Bishop Hugh reflects on how Jesus turns the normal order upside down and started a revolution of hope as well as encouraging us all to join in!
Chrism Eucharist 2026
Published: 31st March 2026On the Monday of Holy Week, many of our clergy and lay ministers gathered in the Cathedral for the Chrism Eucharist. This service includes a rededication of all those in ministry to their calling and the blessing of the oils that are used in services throughout the year.
Supporting women in Ministry
Published: 23rd March 2026Some of our ordained women gathered in Worcester last week for a ministry morning in response to issues of misogyny and harassment. The aim was to offer a confidential, safe space where women could reflect together and support one another.
A sabbatical for Bishop Martin
Published: 21st March 2026Bishop Martin has a three month sabbatical coming up, and so will not be in the office from 7 April until 8 July.
Bishop Hugh opens new school playground
Published: 20th March 2026Bishop Hugh visited Cutnall Green CE Primary School on Tuesday where he opened a new playground for the children. During a short ceremony, which included prayers from the children, Bishop Hugh cut the ribbon on the equipment with the help of two pupils.
Ash Wednesday at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch
Published: 19th February 2026Bishop Hugh visited St Stephen’s Church in Redditch on Ash Wednesday where they were hosting a ‘Lightbox’ drop in event for young people, followed by jacket potatoes for the community ahead of their Ash Wednesday service.
Bishop's Lent Message 2026
Published: 17th February 2026In this year's Lent message, Bishop Hugh encourages us to consider using the 40 days to commit to a specific discipline which will help us to live life more fully with God and for God.
A warm welcome
Published: 8th February 2026An article for March editions of parish magazines from the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson.
Meeting children and young people
Published: 22nd January 2026Bishop Hugh’s first Monday as Bishop of Worcester saw him spending time with two schools. He presented Broadheath CE Primary School and Lower Broadheath Church with a silver Church and School Partnership Award before visiting Wolverley CE Secondary School in Kidderminster where he met with some of the pupils.
Wulfstan Cross presented to Dick Johnson
Published: 20th January 2026Bishop Hugh has presented the Revd Dick Johnson with the Cross of St. Wulfstan. This award pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church’s ministry in the Diocese of Worcester.
Welcoming Bishop Hugh
Published: 18th January 2026Hundreds of people from across Worcestershire and Dudley gathered in Worcester Cathedral on Saturday to welcome Hugh Nelson to the Diocese as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.
Thank you from Bishop Martin
Published: 10th January 2026Bishop Martin reflects on the last 18 months as Acting Bishop of Worcester and gives thanks for the prayers and support he has received.
Bishop Hugh arrives in the Diocese
Published: 6th January 2026On 17 January, we will officially welcome Hugh Nelson as the next Bishop of Worcester. As he joins us, he will be spending time getting to know Worcestershire and Dudley and its people as well as finding out more about what’s happening in our churches.
Bishop Martin's New Year Message
Published: 27th December 2025Hope and Blessing in the Year Ahead - a New Year message from Bishop Martin
A Christmas message from Bishop Martin
Published: 23rd December 2025In this year's Christmas Message, Bishop Martin talks about finding joy and peace in the Christ Child this Christmas.
Latest News
Stuart Currie to retire
15th May 2026
Bishop’s Chaplain, Stuart Currie will be retiring from his role at the end of August. Stuart joined our diocese in 1994 as Vicar of St Stephen’s Church in Worcester and for the past ten years has been Bishop’s Chaplain to both Bishop John and Bishop Hugh.