Latest news | The Diocese of Blackburn 2026-04-07T02:16:54+00:00 Diocese of Blackburn https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/feed Standing ovation after Lancashire Vicar's call for national church strategy supporting working class ministry https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/989 A new approach to developing leaders, one that recognises the value of the experience of life as well as the importance of the classroom 2025-02-17T13:09:34+00:00 Bishop Philip's 2025 Lent Course 'Hear our Prayer' launches across Diocese https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/990 A chance to study and reflect together on the importance of prayer in our lives 2025-02-10T16:57:20+00:00 Good news from Lancashire! TWO top 10 spots for stories of Church of England growth https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/988 2025-02-03T14:48:59+00:00 Male suicide: Chance for parishes to shape NHS campaign https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/987 The ICB campaign seek to influence how men access support and advice when they need it 2025-01-28T13:19:23+00:00 Bishops support successful 'Start of Ministry' residential event https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/986 2025-01-27T13:48:45+00:00 Archdeacon of Blackburn, The Venerable Mark Ireland, to retire in April https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/984 The Venerable Mark Ireland, the current Archdeacon of Blackburn, has announced he will be retiring in April 2025-01-14T12:25:04+00:00 Renewal Programme reshuffle to support renewal across the Diocese https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/983 Refreshed team in wake of new funding from the Church Commissioners the renewal programme will become Diocesan wide 2025-01-17T16:14:25+00:00