Bishop Ruth to become interim Bishop of Liverpool
28th February 2025Downing Street has announced today that Bishop Ruth is to become the new suffragan Bishop of Wigan in the Diocese of Liverpool and to serve as the Interim Bishop of Liverpool.
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Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned
17th February 2025Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.
Bishop Michael reports back on the General Synod safeguarding development
14th February 2025At its February session, General Synod engaged in extensive debate about the future of safeguarding. Bishop Michael has reported back on the debate
Bishop enjoys ‘inspiring’ Benefice Visit to Yeovil
13th February 2025Yeovil was the destination for Bishop Michael’s most recent Benefice Visit, when he paid a visit to the Parish of Preston Plucknett.
Bishop Michael takes Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod
6th February 2025Bishop Michael will be presenting a paper on behalf of Bishop Richard of Hereford on church finances. Also on the agenda for the session will be safeguarding, Living in Love and Faith, the church's racial justice work and a look at Thy Kingdom Come, 10 years after its launch.
Bishop Ruth returns to Bath and Wells
3rd February 2025Bishop Ruth was welcomed back to the diocese at a service at Wells Cathedral's Candlemas service.
Bishop Michael: Safeguarding update
29th January 2025Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on safeguarding in Bath and Wells and the wider church.
Bishop Michael's New Year message
2nd January 2025Bringing hope to the world
Connect week ending 23 November 2024
22nd November 2024All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’
22nd November 2024Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
Bishop Michael & our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report
8th November 2024Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
Bishop Michael shares a letter on assisted dying ahead of parliamentary debate
7th November 2024The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'
Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025
6th November 2024Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair
28th October 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’
12th July 2024Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
Bishop officially opens Two Rivers School
5th July 2024Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Bishop Michael's visit to Zambia
22nd April 2024Bishop Michael is spending two weeks in Zambia and is visiting
Our common direction
12th April 2024Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on how we can move forward together to achieve our aim of growing church and transforming communities.
Chrism Eucharist: A time of renewal, blessing and reflection
26th March 2024Affirming the ministry of all God's people: bishops, clergy, deacons, readers, and all those in lay ministries across the diocese; and the whole people of God.
