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New group of County Priests and Deacons are now ordained

29th June 2026

A series of videos released on the Diocese social media channels, provide insight into how the ordinands came to faith and their journeys to this moment.

County town church on national stage for BBC Sunday Worship broadcast

25th June 2026

The broadcast marks a special and significant opportunity for the town to be heard and represented on a national stage

Working in partnership to light up new generations together

24th June 2026

Lighting Up New Generations is a major renewal programme, focused on enabling churches to connect with children, young people and families in new and sustainable ways

Chance to get to know our new Priests and Deacons for 2026

23rd June 2026

Our candidates are being ordained this year across the weekend of June 27 and 28

Historic adoption practices: Diocesan response following national apology by The Church of England

18th June 2026

Bishop Philip endorses and echoes apology made by Archbishop Sarah

Please be praying for this year's Ordinands

16th June 2026

Our candidates are being ordained this year across the weekend of June 27 and 28.

Bishops write to clergy and LLMs with call to join day of prayer for peace and harmony in our nation

12th June 2026

Day of prayer will be Wednesday, June 17