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The number of people entering training to become priests in the Church of England is at the highest level for a decade with women making up more than half the total, according to new figures released today.
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Women made up the majority of deacons ordained in the Church of England last year for the first time, according to new statistics published today.
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Nearly 600 people were recommended for training for ordained ministry in the Church of England last year, including the highest number for a generation of candidates expected to take up paid clergy posts.
Christmas attendance at cathedrals breaks records for second year running.
NEWS / The number of female clergy in the Church of England continues to rise with more women than men entering training for ordained ministry for the second year running.
Christmas attendance at services in cathedrals last year reached its highest figure since records began, statistics published today show. A one year rise of 5%, meant that 131,000 people came to cathedrals to worship last Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Dioceses have responded to the call to work towards a 50% increase in candidates for ordination with new posts and new procedures.