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Centenary mission weekend approaches

5th August 2026

Our parishes across Lancashire are preparing for a huge variety of events across the three day mission weekend

Celebrate a year of the Ignite Project - growing children's and youth ministry across the County

5th August 2026

Our Diocesan-wide 'Ignite Project' is holding a special service to celebrate a year of growing children’s and youth ministry across Lancashire.

Mothers' Union members from Lancashire celebrate 150 years

4th August 2026

150 years of service by the Mothers' Union marked by Lancashire members with special event and service at Blackburn Cathedral

Blackburn Cathedral searches for new choristers - great opportunities!

3rd August 2026

This opportunity is open to all youngsters

Parishes in Bloom will bring Cathedral alive with scent and colour

21st July 2026

Event is being held to help mark the Cathedral's centenary

Former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, Rt Rev. Stephen Pedley, dies aged 85

21st July 2026

Stephen was Bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005

The Church of England in Lancashire marks the end of its 'Vision 2026 Transforming Communities'

20th July 2026

Achievements of more than a decade of work in parishes and schools across Lancashire celebrated at Diocesan Synod