Why do churchgoers carry palm crosses? Why will there be processions through towns and cities this Sunday? Why will donkeys be seen in churches and cathedrals this week?

 

What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?

What does it commemorate? What does Maundy mean? Why do Christians wash feet? What is Maundy Money?

 

Why is Holy Saturday significant? How does the Church commemorate it? What is the Saturday before Easter Day called?

Lichfield Cathedral helped 30 unemployed young people find work last year, by making six-month job placements available for 16 to 24-year-olds, as part of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. 

An online Community of Prayer is to be launched after a cathedral saw digital worship numbers soar after Covid-19 restrictions came into force.

Vaccines began to be administered in Lichfield Cathedral today, the first cathedral in England to host a public vaccination clinic.

A programme of public events that began with mini golf has led to an increase in the numbers attending Sunday worship at Rochester Cathedral.

A project that started as tea and toast served by Sheffield Cathedral's congregation in response to rising poverty and unemployment has grown into a charity that has helped at least 10,000 people over the last 30 years.

 

The Bishops of Southwark and Chichester called on the Government to renew its support for traditional crafts.