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.
News and Communications
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.
New priests ordained across diocese
First published on: 24th June 2024Seventeen new priests were ordained this weekend in services across the diocese.
Archdeacon Cat installed as new Archdeacon of Pontefract
First published on: 7th May 2024The Ven Cat Thatcher has been installed as the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.
Horbury to celebrate author of 'Onward Christian Soldiers'
First published on: 30th April 2024One of our Wakefield area churches is going to be celebrating one of their former curates, the writer of the hymn ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’.
Bishop Tony to retire this summer after 42 years service
First published on: 3rd April 2024The Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield, will retire this summer after 42 years of ordained ministry.
Holy Land photo exhibition comes to Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 29th January 2024“50 Faces of the Holy Land” is a photographic exhibition that focuses on the history, diversity, joy and suffering of that region and which will be at Wakefield Cathedral from Friday.
The Archbishop of York's Missionary Journey to Wakefield
First published on: 26th January 2024The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell joined in conversations at Wakefield Cathedral with the local business community during a special visit to the Episcopal Area.
Archbishop of York to visit Wakefield this week
First published on: 23rd January 2024The diocese is looking forward to welcoming the Archbishop of York, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, to Wakefield this week.
Vicar of Oxenhope to be our new Archdeacon of Pontefract
First published on: 20th November 2023The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Cat Thatcher, currently Vicar of Oxenhope, will be the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.
