Diocese of Manchester

News from the diocese of Manchester. The diocese covers most of Greater Manchester, as well as areas of Lancashire and Cheshire.

For current vacancies in the diocese visit: Jobs in the diocese of Manchester

Paul Vallely: Andy Burnham is a politician of place

Paul Vallely gives a view from Manchester of the Mayor who wants to be PM

22 May 2026

Diocese of Manchester urged to save 600-seater Victorian church

HERITAGE groups have nominated a once-imposing 600-seater Victorian church for inclusion on a global at-risk list, and urged the diocese of Manchester not to let the building be demolished

15 May 2026

Manchester and Lichfield dioceses respond to safeguarding disclosures about priest who emigrated to Australia

THE dioceses of Manchester and Lichfield, where the late Revd Kesh Govan served before he emigrated to Australia, have released statements after “serious safeguarding disclosures” about him were confirmed by an independent investigation commissioned by the Anglican Church in Southern Queensland

28 Apr 2026

I had to hide sexuality in Church of England, says Archbishop of Wales

27 Mar 2026

Bishop of Manchester to retire in July 2027

05 Mar 2026

Diocese of Manchester awarded £9.9 million in funding for next four years

13 Feb 2026

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13 Feb 2026

Worshipper upcycles discarded church candles to help the environment

23 Jan 2026

Christmas 1986: A welcome shelter from the storm

19 Dec 2025

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21 Nov 2025

Church of England Statistics for Mission show slow growth

28 Oct 2025

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29 Aug 2025

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Provost of Sunderland Minster defends use of its women’s toilets by trans women — but PCC objects

No home: A life of service in the Church deserves more

Dignity of retired clergy demands a ‘transformed mindset’ among Church’s leaders, review hears

Upholstered chairs ‘not appropriate’ for listed medieval church, Chancellor rules

New charity encourages pupils to learn the organ

Dignity of retired clergy demands a ‘transformed mindset’ among Church’s leaders, review hears

No revival of attendance at religious services in Britain, says Sir John Curtice

Vatican distances itself from LGBTQ+ report

Uncertain times ahead, Church Commissioners’ annual report warns

St Davids Cathedral could be insolvent within two years, visitation concludes

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Job of the Week

Head of Operations

North East

This role will enable St Nics to transition well to a smooth operating model that takes account of the complexities of delivery and the need to serve its people and community well.

Clerical

Incumbent (0.5)

South East

Rotherfield and Mark Cross are situated in East Sussex’s High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The villages are close to Tunbridge Wells, with good transport links to London, and within easy reach of the South Downs and the English Channel.

Team Vicar

South West

This is an incredibly exciting time for us as we explore a new model of shared ministry across our rural communities. Working closely with the Ministry Team, we long for a collaborative leader who will join us in:

Priest

Scotland

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Top Feature

For the love of organs: Wake-up call to glorify God

Our great church organs are feats of craftsmanship and engineering. Victoria Johnson considers the ‘king of instruments’ and its contribution to worship

Top Comment

The manosphere: a danger to all

Churches should provide alternative narratives of masculinity, argues Will Rose-Moore

Diocese of Manchester

Paul Vallely: Andy Burnham is a politician of place

Diocese of Manchester urged to save 600-seater Victorian church

Manchester and Lichfield dioceses respond to safeguarding disclosures about priest who emigrated to Australia

I had to hide sexuality in Church of England, says Archbishop of Wales

Bishop of Manchester to retire in July 2027

Diocese of Manchester awarded £9.9 million in funding for next four years

UK news in brief

Worshipper upcycles discarded church candles to help the environment

Christmas 1986: A welcome shelter from the storm

UK news in brief

Church of England Statistics for Mission show slow growth

UK news in brief

Most Popular

Provost of Sunderland Minster defends use of its women’s toilets by trans women — but PCC objects

No home: A life of service in the Church deserves more

Dignity of retired clergy demands a ‘transformed mindset’ among Church’s leaders, review hears

Upholstered chairs ‘not appropriate’ for listed medieval church, Chancellor rules

New charity encourages pupils to learn the organ

Dignity of retired clergy demands a ‘transformed mindset’ among Church’s leaders, review hears

No revival of attendance at religious services in Britain, says Sir John Curtice

Vatican distances itself from LGBTQ+ report

Uncertain times ahead, Church Commissioners’ annual report warns

St Davids Cathedral could be insolvent within two years, visitation concludes

Job of the Week

Head of Operations

North East

Clerical

Incumbent (0.5)

South East

Team Vicar

South West

Priest

Scotland

Top Feature

For the love of organs: Wake-up call to glorify God

Top Comment

The manosphere: a danger to all

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