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Honorary Canons take their places at Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 31/01/2023 - 12:57

A range of Honorary Canons have been installed at Ripon Cathedral in recognition of their service and dedication to the diocese. Statutes provide for a variety of canons to be appointed to work with...

Diocese says farewell to Bishop Helen-Ann as she heads for Newcastle

Submitted by chris.tate on Sun, 15/01/2023 - 19:51

The Diocese bade a fond farewell to the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley at a special evensong service at Ripon Cathedral. She has now left her suffragan role of five years as the Bishop of Ripon to take...

Threads through Creation shared with Ripon area school children

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 14/12/2022 - 14:45

More than 400 pupils from nine schools went to Ripon Cathedral to see their ‘Threads through Creation’ exhibition this autumn. Textile artist Jacqui Parkinson spent nearly three years making ‘Threads...

Christmas fair raises an amazing £38,500 thanks to volunteers

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 30/11/2022 - 11:04

Hundreds of turkey sandwiches were served with tea, coffee and mulled wine to visitors who flocked to the Ripon Cathedral Christmas Gift and Food Fair. The popular event raised a huge £38,500 towards...

Fantastic response to Harrogate theology essay competition from local young people

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 21/11/2022 - 14:02

How God and science explain the universe is the topic of the winning essay in the Harrogate School of Theology and Mission’s recent competition. The first prize went to Pierce Rosney of St John...

Churches honour selfless sacrifice during week of remembrance

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 09/11/2022 - 11:33

Churches across our diocese remain at the centre of community life, as shown by their role in honouring selfless courage and sacrifice in the lead up to Remembrance Day. Holy Trinity Church, Skipton...

Angels prompt deep reflections at new art exhibition

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 09/11/2022 - 10:45

Images of angels in a new art exhibition at St Peter’s Harrogate are prompting thought and reflection. The latest of its Come to Know exhibitions takes its title – A Little Lower - from these verses...

Craven churches share great green work with community

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 11:02

Skipton Library is hosting a display about the great work of the Towards Carbon Neutral Churches in Craven group this November. The group of five churches comprises Burton in Lonsdale, Carleton,...

Eco Church exhibition hosted at Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 28/10/2022 - 09:12

Ripon Cathedral are currently hosting an 'Eco Church' exhibition put together by the Eco Action Group based at the cathedral. The aim of the exibition is to explain to people what 'Eco Church' is and...

New book for Advent and Christmas

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 27/10/2022 - 09:01

Alison Askew, a retired priest living in Ripon, has written a short book for Advent and Christmas. It contains several reflections, a series of meditations and suggestions for reflection, prayer or...