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 Prayer Diary – January 2024
As we begin a new Calendar Year it is good to be reminded that prayer is the foundation of all that we do. And yet so often we can so […]
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 – […]
Prayers of Love and Faith Now Available For Use
Selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples commended for use from Sunday 17 December. A selection of readings and prayers of […]
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 […]
Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples
Synod votes in favour of amended motion Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced soon in the Church of England on […]
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 […]
