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Father Paul Thomas named as first Bishop of Oswestry
02/12/2022
Downing Street has announced that the Revd Paul Thomas will be the new Bishop of Oswestry in the Diocese of Lichfield.
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National online service to highlight estate parishes
02/12/2022
Christians have been urged to “look out into the world” in an online service highlighting the ministry of estate parishes.
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House of Bishops - 29 November 2022
29/11/2022
The House of Bishops met by Zoom for its 29 November meeting.
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We are here for you: Archbishop responds to Census findings
29/11/2022
The Archbishop of York reflects on the publication of the 2021 Census data
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Domestic abuse must not be a taboo subject, as reports to churches increase
25/11/2022
The Church of England is supporting the international campaign for 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence, as newly released figures show that there has been a 37% increase in reports of domestic abuse to diocesan safeguarding advisers over the past three years (2019-2021).
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Jane Mainwaring named as next Bishop of Hertford
24/11/2022
Downing Street has announced today that the Venerable Jane Mainwaring is to be the next Bishop of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans.
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Church aims to double number of UK Minority Ethnic Head Teachers in England
23/11/2022
New scheme aims to equip UKME teachers with the skills for headship with funding to train 450 teachers by 2027.
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Who is losing out at the Qatar World Cup?
18/11/2022
The Bishop of Derby, Libby Lane, looks ahead to a World Cup with serious concerns
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A very hard winter for many: bishops respond to Autumn statement
17/11/2022
The Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, convenor of the Bishops in the House of Lords, and the Bishop of Durham Paul Butler, who speaks on poverty issues in the Lords, responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn statement.
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Millions of people in touch with church community action amid cost of living crisis
11/11/2022
More than seven million people have had contact with their local church for community support services such as food banks, parent toddler groups and lunch clubs, new figures published today suggest.
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