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TV star Jane McDonald visits Wakefield churches as part of new series

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 21/02/2022 - 15:53

The first episode of Jane McDonald’s new series 'My Yorkshire' saw the Wakefield born singer and TV presenter making a visit to Wakefield Cathedral and the Chantry Chapel. Airing on Sunday, February...

Bradford Cathedral Sing raises the roof

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 15/02/2022 - 14:16

Bradford Cathedral have hosted a successful Cathedral Sing event recently, helping children from across the city to experience the joy of singing in a church choir. The workshop, held on Saturday,...

Bradford Cathedral celebrates Spring this half-term

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 15/02/2022 - 11:42

It’s Spring at Bradford Cathedral, and during half term fun activities for all ages will be available on Tuesday, February 22. At the family activities there will be lots of things to see, do and...

Unrolling the Scroll: how church ministers to post-industrial Yorkshire

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 09/02/2022 - 15:15

Mission and ministry across post-industrial Yorkshire is the focus of an up and coming event for church leaders. Taking place on Thursday, April 7 at Wakefield Cathedral, the day will include input...

New Honorary Canons installed at Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 02/02/2022 - 11:30

Two new Honorary Canons have been recently installed at Ripon Cathedral, as the cathedral celebrates more than 1300 years of ministry. The Revd Canon Hayley Matthews, Director of Lay Training for the...

Choir songs to raise the roof at Bradford Cathedral Sing! event

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 12:42

On Saturday, February 12, Bradford Cathedral will be holding its fifth annual ‘Cathedral Sing!’ event, where children from local schools are invited along to discover more about the choir and singing...

New Dean of Bradford reintroduced to city

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 17/01/2022 - 11:57

The new incoming Dean of Bradford, the Revd Andy Bowerman, has been introduced to figures from across the city and beyond at an informal meet and greet at the Cathedral. Revd Andy was welcomed by the...

Young voices soar though Christmas at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 05/01/2022 - 11:51

Wakefield Cathedral’s new youth choir has soared through its first Advent and Christmas and taken part in some 30 service. The youngest cohort of singers form Byrd Song, a new generation of...

Bradford Cathedral's new Dean will come back to a city he loves

Submitted by chris.tate on Sun, 19/12/2021 - 10:37

The new Dean of Bradford will be the Revd Andy Bowerman, who is to return from Dubai to the cathedral where he was ordained and to the city he loves. Bradford is also where he served as Bradford City...

Digital volunteers set to make big impact for Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 01/12/2021 - 10:48

Ripon Cathedral has been awarded £60,800 of National Lottery funding to launch a digital volunteering initiative and break down barriers to heritage. The funding is part of The National Lottery...