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27 June 2022
in Latest NewsOrdinations 2022 Joy
A wonderful weekend of Petertide ordinations' joy has been caught on camera... Read more
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22 June 2022
in Latest NewsMeet our 2022 ordinands
Six new curates are to be welcomed into the Diocese of Carlisle over the coming weeks as part of the Petertide ordinations.
Five will be ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Rev James Newcome at a special service to be held at Carlisle Cathedral on Saturday 25 June at 2.30pm.
The service will also be livestreamed on both the Diocese of Carlisle and Carlisle Cathedral Facebook pages.
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17 June 2022
in Latest NewsDiocese's national contactless pilot raises nearly £85,000
A year-long national pilot scheme to help encourage online and contactless giving in churches across Cumbria has raised nearly £85,000.
More than 100 churches across the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria –took part in the national Church of England project.
Launched in May last year, it was the first of three such schemes with 110 contactless donation units offered up to Cumbrian churches as part of a £1.25million investment by the national church around digital giving. Read more -
8 June 2022
in Latest NewsPrayers for our 2022 ordinands
Please do pray for all those to be ordained Deacon or Priest later this month. And please remember to uphold their families in prayer also.
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8 June 2022
in Latest NewsPlatinum Jubilee Celebrations
Churches and communities across the Diocese of Carlisle have celebrated Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style across four days of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Have a look at what they've been up to - including 'Dunk the Vicar'! Read more -
27 May 2022
in Latest NewsWell-known former Cumbrian vicar named as new Bishop of Penrith
A well-known vicar who ministered in Cumbria for 15 years has been chosen as the next Suffragan Bishop of Penrith.
The Rev Canon Rob Saner-Haigh, who is currently Residentiary Canon Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Newcastle, was appointed by the Bishop of Carlisle.
It means Rob will return to the Diocese of Carlisle where he had served all his ordained ministry until his move to Newcastle in 2020. He will also once again live in Kendal, having previously been the vicar of the town’s parish church for 10 years, and will have a particular responsibility for continuing to develop the county’s ecumenical God for All vision and strategy, based around its four key themes: Follow Daily, Speak Boldly, Care Deeply and Tread Gently.
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25 April 2022
in Latest NewsCumbrian community stalwarts honoured with Maundy money
Two people from the Diocese have received Maundy money in recognition of many years’ Christian service to their local church and communities.
Clifford Simpson and Doreen Hocking joined 96 men and women - equal to the age of Her Majesty The Queen – who were presented with the money at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Maundy Thursday.
In a first, Prince Charles handed out the Maundy money on behalf of The Queen. In 2020 and 2021, Covid restrictions meant the money could not be handed out in person. Read more -
13 April 2022
in Latest NewsThe Bishop of Carlisle’s Easter Message 2022
The Bishop of Carlisle calls for us to refocus on the hope of a Risen Jesus this Easter, as the world contends with the challenges of war, Covid and financial insecurity.
The Rt Rev James Newcome was filmed in the gardens of his home in Keswick and reflects upon the light of the Risen Jesus which overcame the darkness of the Crucifixion.
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23 March 2022
in Latest NewsNew Director of Education appointed to support church schools
The Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria – has appointed a new Director of Education to lead its team supporting 104 church schools across the county.
Charlotte Tudway – the current Deputy Director of Education – will take over the role next month from Vanessa O’Dea, who earlier this year announced she is to move on from the post.
Charlotte said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to build on the strong relationships we already enjoy with colleagues across Cumbria and beyond.
“I am absolutely committed to supporting our family of schools which have a distinctive character and role at the heart of our communities. These are exciting times in the world of education, full of challenge and opportunity. I am looking forward to playing my part.”
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21 March 2022
in Latest NewsBishop plants tree for The Queen’s Green Canopy Jubilee Celebrations
The Bishop of Carlisle has planted a tree as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Rt Rev James Newcome joined civic guests and pupils from St Herbert’s C of E primary for the planting which took place in the churchyard of Keswick St John, yesterday.
It forms part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, which was launched last year to encourage people ‘to plant a tree for the jubilee’ to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Read more