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News article
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Ministry
On 1 - 2 July we will be welcoming three brand-new clergy to the diocese. This week, learn more about the stories and experiences of the cohort as we share their stories each day.
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Ministry
On 1 - 2 July we will be welcoming three brand-new clergy to the diocese. This week, learn more about the stories and experiences of the cohort as we share their stories each day.
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Ministry
On 1st July we celebrate our Petertide ordinations. This week, learn more about the stories and experiences of our ordinands as we share their stories each day.
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Ministry
This July we will be welcoming three brand-new clergy to the diocese. This week, learn more about the stories and experiences of the cohort as we share their stories each day.
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General
Diocesan Secretary, Andrew Caspari was present at the consecration of Bishop Smitha Prasadam at York Minster on 22 June 2023. He shares this piece about the momentous day.
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General
Bishop David gave an address at the Consecration of Smitha Prasadam, former Chaplain of St Albans, Copenhagen, as Bishop of Huddersfield on 22 June 2023. The text of his homily can be found here.
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Ministry
Smitha Prasadam to be consecrated as the new Bishop of Huddersfield
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Ecumenical
Rev Canon Malcolm and Alison Rogers recognised in King’s birthday honours list
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Synods
The Diocese in Europe’s Synod meeting was held last week in Cologne. Members representing clergy and laity of gathered from across the diocese for three days.