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    In Pics: New Bishop of Penrith's Tour

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    Latest News
    Date
    12 March 2026
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    Communications
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    We are thrilled to share some photos from the diocesan tour of the newly-appointed Bishop of Penrith, the Rev Canon Dr Michael Leyden.

    Please note that all images are copyright the Diocese of Carlisle.

    Trinity School, Carlisle

    Worship at Trinity School, Carlisle
    Q and A with religious studies students at Trinity School.

    Church House, Penrith

    Meeting diocesan staff at Church House
    Time to chat at Church House

    Binsey Ministry Team

    Lunch and a chat with members of the Binsey Team at the Torpenhow Rectory
    A quick walk to St Michael and All Angels in Torpenhow
    Time to say hello after prayers in church

    Warm Welcome Cafe, Distington

    A brew and chinwag with regulars at the cafe
    Rev Alison Riley and two young people who attended the cafe
    A busy afternoon for those making the brews at the Warm Welcome Cafe

    4Teens Afterschool Club, Carlisle

    Rev Canon Angela Whittaker busy serving hot chocolate to passers by
    Playstation time at the 4Teens Afterschool Club
    Group shot time at the club held in the Restore Carlisle shop

    Evensong, Carlisle Cathedral

    Michael and Anna Leyden head for Evensong at Carlisle Cathedral
    And finally... time to chat and relax at the end of the day