The Venerable Patricia Hillas appointed as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man
The official announcement came from Downing Street while the Bishop-designate visited Cathedral Isle of Man, Peel. As part of today’s introduction to the Diocese, the Bishop-designate will also visit a […]
A Farewell and a Thank You from Bishop Peter and Gail
Dear Friends, As Gail and I depart from the Island, this comes to thank you for our life together in Christ’s Gospel and for all the blessings that we have […]
People, Places and Prayers
We have a number of forthcoming events in the life of our Diocese which mark the beginning of exciting new ministries. While everyone is welcome at all these services of […]
Bishop Peter’s Easter Message
Holy Week began with the Entry into Jerusalem, which the Church marked in the liturgy for Palm Sunday. In the Gospel accounts, both St Matthew and St Mark note a […]
The Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod – 8 March 2023
Part 1 How do we make decisions? How do we make good decisions? These are not just academic questions: they have a real practical application. I have been reflecting on […]
Bishop’s Letter: Advent and Christmas 2022
I have just looked back to my Advent letter of last year. Dated 1 December 2021, it makes reference to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 identified at the beginning […]
Bishop’s Letter: August 2022
Gifts and Blessings received at the Lambeth Conference: 26 July – 8 August 2022 In the Letter for July, looking ahead to the Lambeth Conference, I identified five things that […]
Bishop’s Letter – July 2022
Thoughts and Hopes for the Lambeth Conference: 26 July – 8 August 2022 The Lambeth Conference, first held in 1867 and to which now all bishops of the world-wide Anglican […]
On the Occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of the Sovereign
On behalf of The Diocese of Sodor and Man, I offer thanks to Almighty God for the work of His grace in the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen […]
Sodor and Man: Renewing the Vision
Sodor and Man: Renewing the Vision The Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod, 9 March 2022 When we met as Diocesan Synod on 30 November last year, I stated that […]
