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Latest news
Saudi Arabia coach crash - Statement from the Bishops, Archdeacons and the Dean
23rd April 2018
Statement from the Bishops, Archdeacons and the Dean
Archdeacon's leap of faith raises thousands for charity
23rd April 2018
More than £3k raised; still time to donate - see link in story
Clitheroe man loses his locks for Kenya
20th April 2018
Colin Wrighton from Clitheroe St James went under the clippers for Eldoret
Clergy delight at ongoing success of Church Growth Course
19th April 2018
Find out more and book onto future events
Bishops' Easter messages for 2018 are released
28th March 2018
'This Easter we rejoice in the triumph of Christ over sin and darkness'
Key appointment for Diocese's ambitious Outreach Programme
27th March 2018
Matthew Rowley will be Lead Evangelist for Blackpool Centre of Mission
Diocesan Bishop backs ongoing 'Real Easter Egg' national campaign
23rd March 2018
Diocesan Bishop fronts National 'Real Easter Egg' Campaign
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