Latest news | The Diocese of Blackburn 2026-04-07T02:16:59+00:00 Diocese of Blackburn https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/feed Day of Prayer and Fasting for Israel and Gaza, October 17 https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/864 Parishes encouraged to take part by Bishop Philip 2023-10-16T12:19:13+00:00 Cathedral announces new Precentor and Residentiary Canon-designate https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/863 The Dean welcomes Rev. Dr Jenny Gaffin as 100th anniversary approaches 2023-10-17T10:18:35+00:00 Marking Prisons Week; Prayers and resources plus insight from prison chaplain Calum Crombie https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/860 Set time aside to pray for all aspects of prison life in this special week 2023-10-05T17:27:35+00:00 Bishop speaks to all ages as he is welcomed by Leyland Deanery https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/859 Bishop Philip lays out his vision for a joyful church worship with focus on social reform and involvement of children and young people 2023-10-04T14:36:32+00:00 New ‘Community Hub’ in Diocese rises next to affordable housing https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/858 The Bishop of Blackburn licensed the new St Martin’s Chapel and opened the new Parish Hall 2023-10-04T16:32:22+00:00 Joyous service for resourcing church 'Lighting up New Generations' https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/857 'Homecoming Service' at St Luke's, Blackburn followed a successful community event to mark completion of building works 2023-10-03T16:44:01+00:00 Church of England in Lancashire 'Resourcing Church' is 'Lighting Up New Generations' across County! https://blackburn.anglican.org/news/856 ‘Resourcing Church’ to support youth ministry locally and across County 2023-09-29T10:46:12+00:00