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General Synod - livestream; agenda; papers for sessions February 9-13

9th February 2026

Bishops forge closer links during successful Kenya visit

5th February 2026

Bishop Philip meets with Bishops from three of our four link Dioceses

Marking Racial Justice Sunday in Lancashire, including special service at Blackburn Cathedral

4th February 2026

Bishops from around the world join together to make pioneering visit to Kenya

27th January 2026

Groundbreaking visit to further strengthen relationships between Blackburn Diocese and its link Dioceses

Three new Priests are ordained to serve in Lancashire Church of England parishes

22nd January 2026

Congregation for the Ordination Service at St Bartholomew’s in Colne, watched as Tony, Kaarina and Cathy were newly-ordained to the Priesthood

Call to parishes from Archbishop for parishes to become 'Pilgrim Places' to deepen spiritual journeys

16th January 2026

New resources produced to support initiative across north of England

Ordination of three new Lancashire priests takes place this weekend

14th January 2026

Parishes are called to be praying for the ordinands before the service