Diocesan Blog
Quiet Day
There is a Continuing Ministertial Development Quiet Day with Bishop Michael from the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory to be held at the Cathedral, Peel on Saturday 6 April from 10am till 4pm. Fiurther details from: Fr Ben Bradshaw, Bishop's Chaplain T: 622108 E: chaplain@sodorandman.im… Read more
Chrism Eucharist
The Diocesan Chrism Eucharist will be held on Maundy Thursday, 18 April at 12.00 noon in the Cathedral. I will preside, preach and consecrate the oils. All Readers, Deacons and Priests are invited to renew their vows. Bishop Peter will preside and preach.… Read more
Churches encouraged to hold tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit
Churches to hold tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit The Church of England has called for communities to join together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point. Churches will be encouraged to host informal café-style meetings over the weekend… Read more
Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women
Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women Reuters With women now making up nearly a third of the clergy in the Church of England, a 364-year-old support ministry is rebranding to be more inclusive. Sons & Friends of the Clergy… Read more
Diocesan Synod - March 2019
Diocesan Synod The Diocesan Synod was held in the Parish Centre, St Ninian’s, Douglas on Tuesday 12 March. Following prayers led by the Western Mission Partnership and standing business the following announcements were made. Announcements The resignation of the Reverend James MacGowan, Vicar Malew and Santan Resigned and… Read more
Accessibility & Support
Accessibility & Support In Churches A template for accessibility and support assessment has been created for parishes and churches to assess how user friendly they are for use by the differently abled. The template can be found here | weblink… Read more