News Stories
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11 Nov. 2024
in Latest NewsStatement - Makin Report
It is hugely distressing to learn of the hurt and anguish which is suffered as a result of the historical serious abuse perpetrated by the late John Smyth and which forms the focus of the independent Makin report. We should feel angry at what has been done to those people and wrongly justified in the name of God.
To our knowledge the report does not directly affect the Diocese of Carlisle, but we are conscious that the high-profile nature of safeguarding publications can impact survivors and victims. If you or anyone you are in contact with are affected by the publication of this report and want to talk to someone independently please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056 or visit safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk. Alternatively, you can also contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Joanna Van Lachterop at 07458 016884 or at safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk.
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7 Nov. 2024
in Latest NewsChurches collect quarter of tonne of candles to support Ukraine
More than 30 churches across Carlisle have come together to collect nearly a quarter of a tonne of candles to help people in Ukraine.
Over two months, congregations across the city and in rural parishes within the Carlisle Deanery have worked together to collect the candles which have now been transported to a special project in Wiltshire
Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership (SHAP) oversees the shipments to Ukraine, to help those people who are struggling without power and heat.
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23 Oct. 2024
in Latest NewsStatement - St Anne's Ings
The Diocese of Carlisle has issued a statement in response to the dismissal of an appeal in connection with the siting of 28 solar panels on the south facing roof of St Anne’s Church Ings. Read more
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18 Oct. 2024
in Latest NewsDigital technology helps hundreds of school children connect with Jesus
Hundreds of school children have been using digital technology to learn more about the life, works and miracles of Jesus.
Since March, the Diocese have been working alongside the Christian charity Counties UK to bring their special Life Exhibition to four venues in Cumbria, the first time the exhibition has visited the county.
The pop-up tents exhibition has visited St Paul’s Barrow, The Gathering in Penrith, Carlisle Cathedral and this week it has been at Christ Church Cockermouth.
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11 Oct. 2024
in Latest NewsDiocese completes work on second Net Zero Carbon vicarage
Work has been completed on the Diocese of Carlisle’s second Net Zero Carbon vicarage.
The Diocese purchased the four bedroomed property in 2022, as a replacement for the village’s former vicarage.
In recent months work has been undertaken to remove the old electric only heating system, install underfloor heating and insulated floors, insulate external timber cladding, install an air source heat pump, solar panels to the southern elevation and a battery storage unit. Read more -
1 Oct. 2024
in Latest NewsHundreds of young people attend Christian youth event
Hundreds of young people attended a special Christian youth event in Keswick at the weekend.
It is the second year that The Big One has been held at the Keswick Pencil Factory and included inflatables, a computer gaming zone, sports, crafts, a silent disco and a performance by UK Christian rap artist Feed’Em.
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24 Sept. 2024
in Latest NewsIn Pics: 30th Anniversary Celebrations
We have uploaded a selection of pictures from the special service celebrating 30 years since the first women were ordained to the Priesthood. Read more
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23 Sept. 2024
in Latest NewsJoy as Diocese marks 30th anniversary of ordination of women Priests
Scores of people attended a special service to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women Priests.
Carlisle Cathedral played host to the special Eucharist service on Saturday 21 September at 2pm at which the Rev Canon Angela Whittaker, Bishop’s Adviser for Women’s Ministry in the Diocese of Carlisle, presided.
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19 Sept. 2024
in Latest NewsDiocese showcased in new Church of England report
The pioneering work of the Diocese of Carlisle and its ambition to reach net zero carbon features in the Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report.
The report, published this week, highlights the impact of the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme, since it was mobilised last year.
The ambitious programme aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030. Read more -
12 Sept. 2024
in Latest NewsDiocese and Cathedral to undergo independent safeguarding audit
The Diocese of Carlisle and Carlisle Cathedral are to undergo an independent safeguarding audit as part of a Church of England-wide initiative.
The audit was commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council and will be carried out by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. Over a four-year period, INEQE are visiting 42 dioceses and 42 cathedrals as well as two palaces: Bishopthorpe and Lambeth.
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