Latest news | The Diocese of Blackburn 2026-04-06T22:54:49+00:00 Diocese of Blackburn https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/feed Get ready for our Half Night of Prayer https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1021 This latest Prayer Night is taking place during, and as part of, the national 'Thy Kingdom Come' Church of England prayer initiative 2025-05-21T11:46:52+00:00 Church schools are encouraged to mark VE Day 80 on May 8 https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1020 A day of reflection as well as celebration 2025-05-08T12:47:59+00:00 Archdeacon Mark and Gill Ireland send thankyou message to the diocese following recent retirement https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1019 2025-05-01T11:21:05+00:00 Prayer walk for all ages and abilities is big success in Lancashire parish https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1018 Coincides with ongoing Diocesan Year of Prayer for Growth and Renewal 2025-04-30T11:52:01+00:00 Lancashire churches, schools and Cathedral get ready to mark VE Day 80 https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1017 Churches and church schools are being encouraged to hold local services and events, as well as ringing their bells (if they have them) at 6.30pm 2025-04-30T11:43:15+00:00 County parish highlighted as part of promotion of new national church grants scheme to aid building of affordable housing https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1016 Parishes can apply for grant support to provide expert advice prior to beginning work 2025-04-28T11:29:50+00:00 Bishop of Burnley's delight at Burnley FC returning to Premier League https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1015 "I am absolutely delighted for Burnley and Burnley FC that we will have Premier League football once again at Turf Moor next season." 2025-04-22T14:25:00+00:00