Latest news | The Diocese of Blackburn 2026-04-06T10:09:56+00:00 Diocese of Blackburn https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/feed New honorary canons for Blackburn Cathedral - services in February and March https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1099 2026-03-02T12:31:18+00:00 Bishop Philip speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire against social media ban for under-16s https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1105 Interview follows article published on diocesan website 2026-03-04T15:14:59+00:00 Blackburn Diocese Mothers' Union secures key award for working to combat domestic violence https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1104 Award comes as Mothers' Union is 150 nationally and approaches 100 in our own Diocese 2026-02-24T17:31:29+00:00 Diocese's new youth representative reflects on first time at General Synod https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1103 William reflects on first time at General Synod as Youth Representative 2026-02-20T14:24:14+00:00 Bishop's praise for chaplains' work during visit to Lancashire hospital https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1102 “His genuine interest in the environments where we provide care was deeply affirming, leaving both the chaplaincy team and the wider hospital community feeling seen, valued and spiritually renewed.” 2026-02-17T17:55:58+00:00 General Synod - livestream; agenda; papers for sessions February 9-13 https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1101 2026-02-10T12:44:23+00:00 Bishops forge closer links during successful Kenya visit https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/1100 Bishop Philip meets with Bishops from three of our four link Dioceses 2026-02-05T15:09:31+00:00