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Final Countdown - two weeks to go to Big Day Out in Blackpool

1st May 2026

A joy filled celebration for every age; rooted in faith, community and thanksgiving

Vocations Sunday - are you thinking about ways to serve?

24th April 2026

Vocations Sunday, on April 26, is an opportunity to reflect and pray about how God may be calling you to serve and to discern his pathway for you.

Making the journey from Whalley Abbey to Cathedral as part of new season of pilgrimages

10th April 2026

14 took part this time and more pilgrimages are planned

Lancashire vicar's vlog is unique insight into ancient service

2nd April 2026

Vlog goes behind the scenes of the Chrism Eucharist Service at Blackburn Cathedral

Bishop Philip North's Easter message for 2026

30th March 2026

'We all share in Jesus' victory on the cross'

Bishop Philip North's Easter message for 2026

30th March 2026

'We all share in Jesus' victory on the cross'

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Bishop Philip North's Easter message for 2026

30th March 2026

'We all share in Jesus' victory on the cross'

County authors explore wide sweep of rich spiritual heritage in new book

25th March 2026

Reconnecting with Britain's rich spiritual history and includes a treasure trove of ancient and often forgotten saints from across the centuries

Former senior police officer - now priest - tells story at sold-out event

24th March 2026

A memorable and deeply personal account of Rev Claire McEnery’s journey from policing to ordination and her current ministry as a priest and police chaplain