Church Commissioners publishes full report into historic links to transatlantic chattel slavery and announces new funding commitment of £100m in response to findings
The report follows an interim announcement in June 2022, which reported for the first time, and with great dismay, that the Church Commissioners’ endowment had historic links to transatlantic chattel slavery*. The […]
Bishop Philip North will be the next Bishop of Blackburn
Bishop Philip currently serves as the Bishop of Burnley within the Diocese of Blackburn so will lead the whole diocese in his new role, succeeding Julian Henderson who retired last […]
Safe Spaces Service Update
Safe Spaces, the free national support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, will increase operational hours under a newly appointed independent provider, First Light, who take over the […]
Diocesan Fees 2023
The Diocesan Fees table for 2023 is now available for download and print. Table of Fees 2023
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at Cathedral Isle of Man
Archbishop of York to Visit the Isle of Man
The Very Reverend Steven Cottrell, Archbishop of York will be visiting the Isle of Man between 16-19 March 2023. A full programme for events during his visit will be released later, […]
Mothers’ Union Advent Service
The annual Mothers’ Union Advent service (and the Feast of St Nicholas) was held on Tuesday 6 December and was attended by the Diocesan patrons – Lady Lorimer and Mrs […]
Appointment of the Archbishop’s Mission Enabler for the North
The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley, currently the Principal at St Hild College, has been appointed as the Archbishop’s Mission Enabler for the North. This is a new and exciting […]
New Bishop of Beverly Consecrated in York Minster
The Rector of Central Barnsley, Fr Stephen Race has been consecrated in York Minster today. The recording of the service and the order can be found below. Recording of the […]
Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Diocese of Sodor and Man is pleased to announce that it has signed the new Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty. This Treaty has three pillars and calls for Non-Proliferation of […]