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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

Call to parishes from Archbishop for parishes to become 'Pilgrim Places' to deepen spiritual journeys

16th January 2026

New resources produced to support initiative across north of England

Ordination of three new Lancashire priests takes place this weekend

14th January 2026

Parishes are called to be praying for the ordinands before the service

Diocesan Study Days 2026

9th January 2026

Join us for an exciting programme of inspirational Clergy Study Days!

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