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Latest news
Great opportunities for volunteers at historic Whalley Abbey
17th June 2021
Are you looking to be part of something new, based on something very old?
Bishop's Adviser Andy Pratt 'honoured' to receive MBE
14th June 2021
Announcement made as part of Queen's Birthday Honours List
Love and friendship at County's annual inter-faith cricket match
14th June 2021
The third annual cricket match between The Church of England in Lancashire and The Lancashire Council of Mosques
Pentecost Sunday - Live streamed from Blackburn Cathedral at 4pm
23rd May 2021
Service led by Cathedral Chapter and Bishop Julian, Bishop Philip and Bishop Jill
#TKC - Today's pre-recorded service is from Chorley St James
22nd May 2021
Available to view from 9am on this page and on the Diocesan YouTube channel
#TKC - Today's pre-recorded service is from Brierfield St Luke's and Burnley St Cuthbert's
21st May 2021
Available to view from 9am on this page and on the Diocesan YouTube channel
#TKC - Today's pre-recorded service is from Thornton Christ Church
20th May 2021
Available to view from 9am on this page and on the Diocesan YouTube channel
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