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Exciting Centenary year for Diocese launches across Lancashire

9th January 2026

Diocese Centenary year launched in person; online and in the media to tens of thousands across County

Prayers for candidates as they prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood soon in our Diocese

8th January 2026

More about the three people who will be ordained

Bishop Philip's call to live 'All for Jesus' as we celebrate our Diocesan centenary

1st January 2026

New Year Message issued to the people of Lancashire

Bishop's message of hope for the people of Lancashire as we approach Christmas

19th December 2025

Bishop Joe was filmed in Burnley town centre; new video also features young Cathedral choristers

Michelin star chef cooks for parish church pensioners

19th December 2025

"it’s always nice to give something back and certainly around Christmas time"

Michelin star chef cooks for parish church pensioners

19th December 2025

"it’s always nice to give something back and certainly around Christmas time"

Tweeted 2 years ago

RT @StPetersBurnley: Our Sunday School was busy this morning. 🌄 @cofelancs https://t.co/o6hgAqNNt9

Michelin star chef cooks for parish church pensioners

19th December 2025

"it’s always nice to give something back and certainly around Christmas time"

Bishop Jill leads Wembley celebration of Christianity and football

10th December 2025

Chaplain of Morecambe FC also takes part in event

Lancashire parish helps people - including 1000+ schoolchildren - find Jesus in Narnia

2nd December 2025

Jesus’ light shines at Narnia Spectacular in county parish church