Ackworth Howard School benefits from new solar power
First published on: 23rd June 2025One of our Wakefield area schools is using solar energy to power its classroom, thanks to a £2 million investment.
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Bishop Malcolm ordained and consecrated as new Bishop of Wakefield
First published on: 11th June 2025The Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain was ordained and consecrated on Wednesday, June 11, the feast day of Barnabas, and will take up his role as Bishop of Wakefield shortly.
Every Good Work helps young people meet God and serve their community
First published on: 10th June 2025Young people in the Wakefield area have been learning about the Christian faith and helping out in their community, as part of a course run by the Every Good Work project.
Welcome service for new Bishop of Wakefield in September
First published on: 4th June 2025Malcolm Chamberlain will be welcomed to the Wakefield area as new bishop at a special service on Sunday, September 28 at Wakefield Cathedral.
Explore Vocations Together at new events across diocese
First published on: 14th May 2025A new series of events will help people across the diocese find out more about their vocations.
New Bishop of Wakefield enjoys first day in diocese
First published on: 21st March 2025Our new Bishop of Wakefield enjoyed a grand tour of the varied area where he will serve everyone, following the Downing Street announcement of his appointment.
The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain to be Bishop of Wakefield
First published on: 19th March 2025The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today.
Sweden comes to Wakefield thanks to a link visit
First published on: 4th March 2025Our longstanding link with the Diocese of Skara, Sweden, was refreshed through a recent visit by the new Bishop of Skara, Ulrica Fritzson.
Dean Simon to retire from Wakefield Cathedral in July
First published on: 16th February 2025The Dean of Wakefield, the Very Revd Simon Cowling, announced this morning in Wakefield Cathedral that he will be retiring on Thursday, July 31 this year.
'Oh yes it will!': Panto donation to support ministry in Pontefract
First published on: 3rd December 2024A generous donation of £5,000 from the St Giles with St Mary’s Pantomime Theatre Society will help boost church ministry in Pontefract, says the group’s new president Fr Ian Bullock.
