Latest news | The Diocese of Blackburn 2026-04-06T22:54:48+00:00 Diocese of Blackburn https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/feed Bishop's rallying cry to Diocese to seek continued growth https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1046 'Nobody is beyond the radar of our ministry' 2025-07-21T16:06:52+00:00 Howzat?! Vicars and Imams pitch up for popular annual inter-faith cricket encounter https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1044 The teams were made up of County vicars from the CofE in Lancashire and Imams representing the Lancashire Council of Mosques, alongside other members of both communities 2025-07-16T14:14:39+00:00 Interim Dean appointed at Blackburn Cathedral https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1043 Announcement made by Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn 2025-07-14T10:34:43+00:00 General Synod - everything you need to follow what's happening https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/991 Social media links; all the papers and more 2025-07-11T18:03:59+00:00 Digital celebration turns spotlight on children, young people, families leaders in parishes for 'Recognise Week' https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1041 Churches nationwide are being asked to take the opportunity to thank and celebrate those involved in key ministry with children and young people 2025-07-09T13:03:56+00:00 Chaplain, Rev Ian, takes lead in making people feel healthier! https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1042 “Since we launched in 2016 we’ve inspired thousands of people to make small lifestyle changes that can help to prevent future medical conditions." 2025-07-04T14:24:11+00:00 Audit highlights 'strong commitment to safeguarding' across Diocese but 'urgent improvement' needed at Cathedral https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1040 findings of a newly-published independent audit published today 2025-07-03T09:09:38+00:00