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Bishop's praise for chaplains' work during visit to Lancashire hospital

17th February 2026

“His genuine interest in the environments where we provide care was deeply affirming, leaving both the chaplaincy team and the wider hospital community feeling seen, valued and spiritually renewed.”

General Synod - livestream; agenda; papers for sessions February 9-13

9th February 2026

Bishops forge closer links during successful Kenya visit

5th February 2026

Bishop Philip meets with Bishops from three of our four link Dioceses

Marking Racial Justice Sunday in Lancashire, including special service at Blackburn Cathedral

4th February 2026

New honorary canons for Blackburn Cathedral - services in February and March

4th February 2026

New honorary canons for Blackburn Cathedral - services in February and March

4th February 2026

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New honorary canons for Blackburn Cathedral - services in February and March

4th February 2026

Bishops from around the world join together to make pioneering visit to Kenya

27th January 2026

Groundbreaking visit to further strengthen relationships between Blackburn Diocese and its link Dioceses

Three new Priests are ordained to serve in Lancashire Church of England parishes

22nd January 2026

Congregation for the Ordination Service at St Bartholomew’s in Colne, watched as Tony, Kaarina and Cathy were newly-ordained to the Priesthood