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Bishop of Blackburn launches Year of Prayer with 22,000 Children

27th November 2024

Diocesan Board of Education kicked off its Year of Prayer with a powerful and engaging act of worship led by Bishop Philip North

Bishops respond to the announcement of the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

12th November 2024

In an open letter to the Diocese of Blackburn the Rt Rev'ds Philip North, Jill Duff and Joe Kennedy call the church to reform safeguarding culture and processes.

War Memorial to Lancastrian Victoria Cross Winner listed

8th November 2024

Historic England has announced the listing of a First World War memorial in St Paul's churchyard, Withnell, Lancashire, dedicated to Private James Miller VC

Bishop Philip North embarks on “Harvest Heptathlon” across Lancashire Farms

7th November 2024

In support of the Harvest Appeal and raise awareness for Farmers’ Challenges

Presidential Address to Synod

19th October 2024

Human Life is God’s gift -Bishop of Blackburn expresses concerns over assisted dying

DBF Board and Committee Elections -Nominations now open

8th October 2024

Now is the time to submit your nominations for these important roles

Harvest Heptathlon

4th October 2024

On the 29th October The Bishop of Blackburn, The Rt Rev’d Philip North, will lead a Harvest Heptathlon in which he will take part in seven activities related to how the food that is produced across Lancashire makes it to our tables.