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Gemma Martin appointed new DDE for Hereford Diocese

Published on: 22nd January 2024

The Dioceses of Hereford and Worcester are pleased to announce a new cross-diocesan appointment which will see Gemma Martin take over as the next Diocesan Director of Education for Hereford Diocese following the departure of Canon Andrew Teale in April 2024.

Gemma Martin, DDE Hereford

Plough Sunday honours the farming community

Published on: 11th January 2024

A sense of joy and communal spirit are being celebrated by many churches across Hereford Diocese including those in Abbeydore Deanery and Fownhope Benefice as part of Plough Sunday, a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of the agricultural year.

Plough Sunday

Harmony and Hope: A special Ukrainian Christmas Celebration Unites Cultures

Published on: 20th December 2023

Over a hundred guests and hosts came together in a heartwarming celebration hosted by the Bishop of Hereford last weekend. The festive gathering, which took place at the The Bishop’s Palace in Hereford featured performances by a Ukrainian children's and adult choirs singing traditional Ukrianian songs.

Ukrainian Christmas Celebrations

Appointments and Departures Q1 2024

Published on: 20th December 2023

News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures - Dec 2023 - Jun 2024


Archbishop joins a day of prayers in Hereford.

Published on: 9th December 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, the leader of the Church of England, is visiting Churches in Hereford Diocese today, Saturday 9 December as part of the Year of Prayer.

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Leominster Priory to host a 'Together at Christmas Community Carol Service.'

Published on: 6th December 2023

The Princess of Wales has designated Leominster Priory as one of only 12 churches in the UK for a 'Together at Christmas Community Carol Service.'

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Girls Faith and Football at St James’

Published on: 1st December 2023

A new lunchtime faith and football group for girls has started at St James’ CE Primary School in Hereford, sparking interest. 

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Bishop appointed to head royal ecclesiastical household

Published on: 20th November 2023

Bishop Richard has been appointed Clerk of the Closet to His Majesty King Charles, a role which will see him head up the Ecclesiastical Household, with oversight of the College of Chaplains and responsibility to introduce new diocesan bishops to the Sovereign.

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The Archbishop Justin set to make a surprise visit this December

Published on: 17th November 2023

Bishop Richard is delighted to announce that The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby, is set to visit Hereford Diocese on Saturday, 9 December. This surprise one-day visit will see The Archbishop join a series of events to mark our diocesan Year of Prayer.

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Making the local Church warm in time for Christmas

Published on: 17th November 2023

The team at Holy Trinity Church in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire are a generous local church community who have faithfully cared for the building over many centuries. The building, like many others, had an ancient heating system which barely kept visitors warm.

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