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4 Sept. 2024
in Latest NewsBishop’s Harvest Appeal raises tens of thousands of pounds
Congregations across the Church of England in Cumbria have raised tens of thousands of pounds to support two international aid projects.
Over the last four years the Diocese of Carlisle’s Bishop’s Harvest Appeal has collected nearly £85,000 to fund the work of Christian Aid in the Holy Land and the Mothers’ Union in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more -
7 Aug. 2024
in Latest NewsDreaming The Impossible - Rachel's Story
A group of young people from across Cumbria have just returned from the Dreaming the Impossible summer camp for 12 to 18-year-olds. In a series of testimonies we hear from various members of the group, starting with Rachel Milburn, Eden Network Youth Church Leader. Read more
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26 July 2024
in Latest NewsSpecial service to celebrate 30th anniversary of ordination of women Priests
A special service will be held at Carlisle Cathedral to mark the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women Priests.
The Rev Canon Angela Whittaker, Bishop’s Adviser for Women’s Ministry in the Diocese of Carlisle, will preside at a Eucharist in Celebration of 30 Years of Ordination of Women to the Priesthood.
She will be supported on the day by the Rev Ruth Newton, who next week joins the Diocese as the new Archdeacon of Carlisle, and who will preach at the service.
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12 July 2024
in Latest NewsIn Pics: Year Six leavers' services
More than 1,000 church school pupils have attended special services to mark their end of primary school education.
More than 40 church schools took part in Year Six leavers' services at Carlisle Cathedral and Kendal Parish Church, with the theme Something Inside So Strong: Jesus!. Read more -
9 July 2024
in Latest NewsStatement - St Monica's Maternity Home
ITV national news have today (Tuesday 9 July) run a report focusing on accounts of forced adoptions and historical abuse at care homes in England. This included St Monica’s Maternity Home which the Diocese of Carlisle operated from 1918 to its closure in 1970.
Such accounts are shocking and our thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected. We are deeply sorry that people suffered in this way, and it is hugely disturbing to think that the trust placed in those who cared for young women and girls at St Monica’s may have been breached. We fully recognise the courage and bravery it has taken to come forward with such details.
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1 July 2024
in Latest NewsIn Pics: Petertide Ordinations 2024
It is wonderful to be able to share pictures of the Petertide ordinations of our Deacons and Priests.
Services took place at Carlisle Cathedral on Saturday 29 June and in home churches over the coming days and weeks.
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26 June 2024
in Latest NewsMeet our 2024 ordinands
Seven new curates will be ordained in the Diocese of Carlisle at a special service this weekend.
All will be ordained Deacon by the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh, the Acting Bishop of Carlisle, at the service to be held at Carlisle Cathedral on Saturday 29 June at 11am.
The group includes a leading international nuclear industry expert, a retired child minder, two Sellafield managers, an educational psychologist, a former healthcare academic and a church youth and families worker. Six will serve as self-supporting (unsalaried) ministers while a seventh will be a stipendiary (salaried) curate. Read more -
10 June 2024
in Latest NewsCumbrian Vicar’s Dave Day tribute to Hairy Biker
A Cumbrian vicar has spoken of his privilege in helping officiate at a special event in memory of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers.
Around 20,000 bikers descended on Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday to pay tribute to the TV chef who died, aged 66, in February after a cancer diagnosis two years ago.
The huge procession of bikes set off from London on Saturday morning and was led by Dave’s TV sidekick and best friend, Si King.
Once in Barrow they gathered outside the town hall to hear from Dave’s friends and family as well as the Rev Tony Ford, the vicar of St Mark’s Barrow. Tony had been contacted by Dave’s widow, Liliana, and provided a 10-minute time of reflection.
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5 June 2024
in Latest NewsD Day and Normandy landings to be commemorated
The 80th anniversary of D Day and the Normandy landings is to be commemorated in prayer and through special services across the Diocese of Carlisle.
A Diocesan D Day prayer has been prepared by the Ven Stewart Fyfe, the Archdeacon of West Cumberland, and is being offered up for use at services.
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21 May 2024
in Latest NewsPrayers for our 2024 ordinands
Please do pray for all those to be ordained Deacon or Priest in just over a month's time. And please remember to uphold their families in prayer also.
Seven people will be ordained Deacon at a service at Carlisle Cathedral on Saturday 29 June at 11.30am.
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