New Priest in Charge Licensed at St Thomas’ Church, Douglas
The Reverend Liz Hull was licensed as Priest in Charge to the Parish of St Thomas’ Church, Douglas on Tuesday 5 October.
Michaelmas Ordinations at the Cathedral
The Ordination of The Reverend John Barwood and The Reverend Steven Herron to the Priesthood by the Bishop of Sodor and Man, The Right Reverend Peter Eagles took place at […]
Bishops to play part in The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative – each planting a tree
Bishops of the Church of England have each been provided a tree by Forestry England which will form part of The Queen’s Green Canopy. The royal initiative invites people from across […]
University of York to co-host climate emergency debate ahead of COP26
‘Rise to the Moment – Yorkshire’ will discuss the City’s response to the upcoming COP26 summit. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, will be on the panel along with key local […]
Bishops join leaders of other major faiths to demand climate action at COP26 in Glasgow
Faith leaders have joined together to demand climate action ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow. The new declaration from representatives of religious communities across the United Kingdom calls for people to […]
New Mission Partnership Leader Announced
The Bishop is pleased to announce that The Revd Alessandra di Chiara, Team Rector of Onchan with Lonan & Laxey, has accepted his invitation to become Team Leader of the […]
Archbishop of York Appoints New Chaplain
The Revd Dr Jenny Wright, who is presently serving as Associate Priest at Christ Church, Morningside in the Scottish Episcopal Church, has been appointed Chaplain to the Archbishop of York, […]
Giving and Income Generation Officer Begins New Role
In spring this year the Diocese secured a grant of £120,000 from the Church of England’s national ‘Giving Advisor Fund’ which provides financial support so that Dioceses can appoint specialist […]
General Synod Elections
Recent elections have been held for two representatives from the Island to be elected to represent the Diocese at the General Synod of the Church of England. Bishop Peter commenting […]
New Diocesan Secretary Announced
On 31 August, our present Diocesan Secretary Andrew Swithinbank retires from post . Andrew has shaped and developed the role of Diocesan Secretary very effectively over his seven years in […]