Watch and Pray – Resources for Lent 2024

Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday 14 February (St Valentine’s Day) and the Church of England have produced some useful resources to support the season. “Watch and Pray challenges […]
Net Zero Carbon Roles
The Diocese is committed to the achievement of Net Carbon Zero and with support from the Church of England is now offering two roles to support this. The full details […]
Diocesan Fees Table 2024

The Diocesan Fees Table for use in 2024 agreed by Diocesan Synod at its November 2023 sitting is now available online and for download on the link below: Table of […]
Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Action Plan
The November Diocesan Synod agreed a Net Zero Carbon Action Plan. Further details can be found in the link below: Sodor and Man Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Action Plan – […]
Removal of Bishop’s vote in Legislative Council and Tynwald

Earlier this year in June there was a lengthy debate in the Tynwald Court (both Houses together), when a motion from a member of the House of Keys was debated […]
Obituary – Joan Watson

We are sad to announce the death of Joan Watson, who died on 5 November aged 101. Joan was Reader Emeritus in our diocese who led a remarkable life as […]
National Service of Remembrance
Concerns over loss of Bishop’s vote

Jason Moorhouse MHK for Castletown and Arbory has expressed deep concern over the potential loss of the Bishop’s vote in Tynwald and he writes on social media: Good Morning, This […]
Church of England announces £9 million to help churches

The Church of England has awarded £9 million to dioceses for repairs and specialist advice to parishes, it was announced today. A total of £2.8 million has been allocated for […]
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2023

Introduction For 2023 Remembrance Sunday is on November 12 and Armistice Day is on Saturday, November 11. On this special page you will find links to news and information from The Church […]