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New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls

First published on: 2nd December 2025

Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese.

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Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield

First published on: 1st December 2025

The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.

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Dean Andy Bowerman to leave Bradford Cathedral in new year

First published on: 3rd November 2025

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, has announced that he shall be leaving Bradford Cathedral to take up a new role in the new year.

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Churches encouraged to mark Fairtrade Fortnight and Do It Fair

First published on: 12th September 2025

Churches across the diocese are being encouraged to engage with this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, ‘Do It Fair’.

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Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon

First published on: 7th July 2025

Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.

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Explore Vocations Together at new events across diocese

First published on: 14th May 2025

A new series of events will help people across the diocese find out more about their vocations.

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All invited to Songs of Praise at Bradford Cathedral later this month

First published on: 7th May 2025

Tell out your soul at Bradford Cathedral, when BBC Songs of Praise come to film later this month.

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Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon

First published on: 23rd April 2025

The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.

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Bradford Cathedral achieve Eco Gold Award

First published on: 16th April 2025

Bradford Cathedral have achieved their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award, making them the fifth English Cathedral to achieve this prestigious award in England and Wales.

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Diocesan dates for Bishop Nick's final services in our cathedrals

First published on: 8th April 2025

Bishop Nick will be at each of our three Cathedrals as his years of service to the diocese come to an end.

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