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23 May 2025
in Latest NewsMemorial garden service for families who have experienced child loss
An outdoor service today (Friday 23 May) has seen the unveiling of a memorial garden in Kendal dedicated to families who’ve experienced child loss in any form.
The garden, at Parkside Cemetery, will provide a place of remembrance and reflection for anyone who’s experienced child or baby loss, pre or post birth.
It was officially opened at a special memorial service attended by families, community groups, representatives of all faiths and the council and which was led by the Bishop of Carlisle Designate, the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh.
Whilst the service remembered all those affected by child loss, it had been called for by some of those people affected by accounts of historical abuse which centre on the Diocese of Carlisle’s former St Monica’s Maternity Home, which closed in 1970.
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22 May 2025
in Latest NewsBishop and young people explore Lord’s Prayer together
The newly nominated Bishop of Carlisle and Cumbrian young people will explore the Lord’s Prayer together at a special event next month.
Bishop Rob Saner-Haigh will be joined by members of Solway Network Youth Church (NYC) for the Lord’s Prayer event to be held in Carlisle Cathedral’s Fratry Hall on Tuesday 17 June. It will be a time of prayer, reflection and inspiration, offering a chance to reconnect with the timeless words of the Lord’s Prayer and consider how they can change our lives, our communities, and the wider world.
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16 May 2025
in Latest NewsRichard Passmore to step down from the Northern Mission Centre
A leading light in pioneering new mission and ministry across Cumbria is to stand down after 10 years in post.
Richard Passmore joined the Diocese of Carlisle in 2015 as one of the first appointments to God for All, the county’s ecumenical vision and strategy. Read more -
9 May 2025
in Latest NewsNew Bishop of Carlisle is announced
Downing Street has announced that His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh as the 68th Bishop of Carlisle.
In May 2022, Rob was appointed the Bishop of Penrith and has been the Acting Bishop of Carlisle since September 2023. Having served his curacy in the county from 2005, he has ministered for all but two years in Cumbria.
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7 May 2025
in Latest NewsNew film celebrates vocations across Cumbria
A specially produced Diocese of Carlisle film celebrating Christian calling in Cumbria has been released in support of Vocations Sunday.
Shot over two days and produced and overseen by Digital Support Enabler, Rob Humphreys, the five-minute film draws on the faith stories of three people. Viewers meet newly ordained curate, the Rev Charlie Day, the Rev Hannah Wallace who was ordained in 2022 and Network Youth Church leader Emily Milburn.
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6 May 2025
in Latest NewsPhoto Competition Winner!
Photo Competition Winner!
Earlier this year, the Stewardship Department ran a competition so that one of our many fantastic church windows could feature on the certificate.
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1 May 2025
in Latest NewsTributes paid to former Bishop of Penrith
Tributes have been paid to the former Suffragan Bishop of Penrith, Rt Rev George Hacker, following his death.
Bishop George served as Suffragan from 1979 to 1994 and in retirement went on to serve as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Carlisle. He lived in the Appleby Deanery with his wife, June, and passed away yesterday aged 97.
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1 May 2025
in Latest NewsCelebrating The 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with special services in our Churches across Cumbria. Read more
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29 April 2025
in Latest NewsDiocese launches Trustee recruitment campaign
The Diocese of Carlisle is seeking a new Trustee and potential Chair to support the flourishing of God’s Kingdom across Cumbria.
The new appointee would join colleagues on the Carlisle Diocesan Board of Finance who are committed to supporting mission throughout the county. The Board oversees annual income of around £8 million which funds ministry costs. The Diocese will also be looking for a successor as Chair of the Board as the current Chair, Jim Johnson, will step down by the end of June 2026.
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22 April 2025
in Latest NewsCumbrians honoured with Maundy money
Six people from Cumbria have been awarded Maundy money in recognition of their Christian service to church and community.
The group were among 76 men and 76 women - equal to the age of His Majesty King Charles III – to be presented with the money by the monarch at Durham Cathedral on Maundy Thursday.
The Diocese of Carlisle recipients included Sandra Edwards from Egremont, Rosalie McAndrew from St Bees, Doug McDevitte from Beckermet, Nicholas Monk from Coniston, Barbara Pilon from Barrow-in-Furness, and Alan Webb from Whitehaven.
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