Press releases
New Bishop of Exeter announced
04/06/2024
The new Bishop of Exeter will be Dr Mike Harrison, Downing Street has announced.
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Investigating racial incidents
23/05/2024
Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice to investigate racial incidents in the Church to asses impact on communities.
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Evaluation of independent survivor support service reports ‘positive impact’
23/05/2024
A support service for survivors of church-related abuse has published its 2024 Evaluation report.
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General Election 2024: Invitation to pray for the nation
22/05/2024
Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate.
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Church’s 2023 strategic investment focuses on doubling number of children and young people - report
21/05/2024
In the year 2023, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Funding awarded £60 million to Church of England projects and parishes around England.
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Weekly Church attendance up five per cent in third year of consecutive growth
20/05/2024
Average weekly attendance at Church of England services rose by almost five per cent in 2023 - the third year of consecutive growth, preliminary figures show.
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House of Bishops meets in York
17/05/2024
The House of Bishops met in York from 15-17 May for their annual May meeting.
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New Bishop of Sodor and Man announced
16/05/2024
The Venerable Patricia Hillas to be the next Bishop of Sodor and Man
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New Dean of Chichester announced
14/05/2024
The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler as the next Dean of Chichester.
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Communities set to celebrate all creatures great and small in churchyards
13/05/2024
Parishes and Communities across England can now register for a week-long event in June to celebrate wildlife in churchyards and cemeteries.
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