Monday 20 April 2026
News from the diocese of Blackburn. The diocese of Blackburn covers most of Lancashire, as well as some parishes in Wigan.
For current vacancies in the diocese visit: Jobs in the diocese of Blackburn
New Choir Project, a partnership with the RSCM, aims to help invigorate choral tradition in parishes
16 Feb 2026
THE value of international diocesan links has been affirmed by a joint visit to the diocese of Nairobi this month
13 Feb 2026
PLANS to demolish up to 400 properties in central Blackpool have created a culture of fear, the assistant curate leading Beacon Church, the parish church, said this week
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The Association of Festival Churches (AFC) is a national charity supporting historic church buildings that remain open, cared for and well used, though no longer sustaining regular weekly services.
A new post, fully funded for 3 years, seeking someone with energy and ideas to engage people with God and with the worship of the church through arts and imaginative activities.
We are seeking an outstanding colleague to help us develop sustainable models of ministry that enable the whole diocese to flourish and grow.
Are you someone who can recognise and nurture the God‑given gifts of others, empowering them as they explore their vocation to ministry?
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One hundred and fifty years after her birth, Gwen John’s work and words have come together in an exhibition. Ayla Lepine visits it
Paul Vallely explains the reasons for deterioration in Vatican-US relations
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