Every three years, the clergy of the Diocese meet for a clergy conference to pray, worship and learn together, as well as having some fun! The next conference will take place from 21 - 24 September in Derbyshire with the theme of: Curious Hope: Journeying Together into God's Future.
Bishop Hugh has visited St James’ Church in Malvern to bless their orchard as well as their Orchard Church New Worshipping Community, as work starts to create an eco-pond and ‘pilgrim path’ through the orchard.
Bishop Hugh led a special service at All Saints’ Church in Wribbenhall (between Bewdley and Kidderminster) on Sunday. The Bishop blessed the church following the full reopening of the nave enabling the whole church to be able to be used.
12 candidates were ordained over the weekend. 11 will serve in parishes across the Diocese and Brother Michael will continue to serve at Mucknell Abbey.
Bishop Hugh spent the day in Malvern and Upton Deanery earlier in the week where he visited churches, schools and toddler groups to get a sense of some of the things happening across the Deanery.
Bishop Hugh has issued this statement following the crash of the Royal Navy helicopter in Devon today.
Licensed Lay Ministers from across the Diocese gathered at Holland House this weekend for a chance to learn together, support one another and socialise.
Jackson Brown, age 12, is trying to visit all the Anglican Cathedrals in England and is jumping for joy outside each one! He is sharing photos of his jumps on his ‘Cathedral Jumping’ Instagram account.
Bishop Hugh enjoyed a tour of Pershore and Evesham deanery yesterday, as he continues to get to know the churches and communities of our diocese.
Students in Church Schools across the Diocese are being encouraged to get creative and enter our new diocesan art competition.
Over 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.
The 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.
21 people from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral on Easter Eve, with one person also being baptised.
In 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!
On 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.
Some 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.
Bishop 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.
Bishop 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.
In 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.
An article for March editions of parish magazines from the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson.
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16th August 2026