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Learning life skills in Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jane-bower on Fri, 27/03/2015 - 14:26

Putting the fun into the big issues of life in Wakefield Cathedral

Tackling big issues through drama and art Almost 150 school children got messy in Wakefield Cathedral – learning about community cohesion. Six artists used a range of skills from drumming to drama to...

Two cathedrals and 12 churches winners in latest grants rounds for vital repairs

Submitted by jane-bower on Thu, 26/03/2015 - 12:46

TWO OF OUR CATHEDRALS BENEFIT FROM FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY CATHEDRAL REPAIRS FUND Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals are amongst the winners in a new round of cathedral grants worth £6.9m from the...

Let's reaffirm our faith together

Submitted by jane-bower on Wed, 18/03/2015 - 12:22

Chrism Eucharist for the Diocese: Maundy Thursday 11am Wakefield Cathedral "This is the first time we will meet as one body to renew our vows and commitments. Let's show our commitment to God and...

Saying thank you to our mums

Submitted by jane-bower on Wed, 11/03/2015 - 14:44

Saying Thank you to Mum..with pebbles. Mums everywhere will be celebrated at a special Mothering Sunday service at Wakefield Cathedral this Sunday. Pebbles will be available for families to write on...

Bradford Cathedral invites local communities to discuss key election issues

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 10/03/2015 - 09:51

News Release 10.3.15 Bradford Cathedral is to host a special event next Monday 16th March , ‘People InSpired’, at which people from all communities across Bradford are being invited to discuss the...

Communities Minister praises Wakefield Cathedral for positive faith work

Submitted by jane-bower on Thu, 05/03/2015 - 16:43

Stephen Williams MP said Wakefield Cathedral was a positive example of faith work in action during his visit to the city this week. The Communities Minister and Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West...

New mobile app launched for visitors to Ripon’s ancient cathedral

Submitted by john-carter on Thu, 05/03/2015 - 15:08

Visitors to Ripon Cathedral will now be able to learn about the rich history of the 12th century building using the latest in new technology. A new mobile app for smartphones and tablets has been...

Bishop calls for open 'flexible' churches in keynote Cathedral lecture

Submitted by john-carter on Fri, 27/02/2015 - 09:46

Bishop of Worcester says church buildings have a ‘vital role’ as he launches a new St Wilfrid Lecture series at Ripon Cathedral The Bishop of Worcester has launched a new series of St Wilfrid...

Wakefield Cathedral signs up to become a 'Safer Place'

Submitted by chris-freeman on Wed, 25/02/2015 - 15:59

Wakefield Cathedral has just become a Safer Place as part of Wakefield District Council’s initiative to provide safe haven for the most vulnerable members of our community. The Safer Places Scheme is...

Shrove Tuesday Pancake races alive and well across the diocese

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 17/02/2015 - 13:24

Ripon Pancake racing has been taking place this Shrove Tuesday (February 17th) on streets across the diocese from village churches to Minsters and Cathedrals. It was the first experience of the...