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.
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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.
St Giles' Pontefract works towards sustainable building
First published on: 26th November 2024One of our Wakefield area churches is going to be able save money and serve their community better, thanks to a new grant from the government.
Bishop of Mara visits to recommit our link with Tanzania
First published on: 1st October 2024Last week the diocese was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd George Okoth, Bishop of Mara in Tanzania, and his wife Janet for a visit to explore and solidify our links with the region.
Wakefield choristers celebrate RSCM awards
First published on: 30th September 2024Royal School of Church Music bronze, silver, and gold awards were recently presented to 10 choristers at Wakefield Cathedral.
Barnabas helps people and churches with their goals
First published on: 4th September 2024This year Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has been supporting people and their church buildings across the whole diocese.
Packed farewell service for Bishop Tony Robinson at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 8th July 2024The Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield said many goodbyes at a special service of gratitude for his 27 years of service in our diocese.
