St Stephen's is part of the Diocese of Salford. Diocesan life is varied and vibrant – there are many faithful priests, religious and parishioners who serve the Diocese of Salford in countless ways. The Diocese is led by Bishop John Arnold.
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or phone 0161 817 2222
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or phone 0161 817 2222
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Parish Notices
Hope in the Future - Cycle of Prayer
Over the coming weeks, we will be praying for the parishes of St John's Deanery, for its people, and clergy in our latest Hope in the Future Cycle of Prayer.
Please click here to download the latest cycle now.
Clergy and Parish Information Days
A number of Information Days have been organised to provide an opportunity for clergy and parish secretaries to drop in to see a representative from all our central professional support services.
The upcoming dates are as follows:
There is no need to register attendance and if the time and date closest to your parish isn't suitable, please feel free to attend another session.
If you have something specific you'd like to discuss, require IT support or would like to discuss any particular documentation, please let us know by emailing communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
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Online Synod Information Session
Tuesday 6th June 2023, 7–9pm
Online (Zoom)
Bishop John has recently announced the launch of our own Diocesan Synod, inviting us all to prayerfully discern how we can best address the changing needs of our diocesan community.
To help us begin this journey, we are holding an online information session to help you find out more about the synod and how you can get involved.
There will be a presentation from the Synod Team followed by an opportunity for questions.
Attendees can register by emailing formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or by calling 0161 817 2214.
Refugee Week - Free Online Awareness Session from Caritas Salford
Monday 5th June, 6-8pm
Online
Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, runs services which supports people from a refugee background who have settled in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. As part of their Refugee Week activities this year, the team at Caritas is offering a free training session on 'Refugee Awareness' which will take place online on 5th June from 6pm to 8pm.
The training will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by refugees and is an opportunity to connect with refugee experiences and discover how you can help create a more welcoming environment for newcomers to our communities.
To reserve a place at the online session, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-awareness-training-tickets-635362495327
Diocesan Young Adults Mass
Sunday 11th June, 5.30pm (confessions between 4.45 - 5.15pm)
St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester
Our next Young Adults Mass will take place on Sunday 11th June with a special reflection on the Sacred Heart.
Fr Mark Paver will lead us in the celebration of Mass, which will begin at 5.30pm, before we welcome Charlotte Hibbert (School Chaplain at St Bede’s) to give a short talk about the Sacred Heart and her relationship with Christ.
All are very welcome to attend.
Northern Dioceses' Environment Group meeting
Thursday 8th June, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Wheeler Hall, Leeds
The Northern Dioceses' Environment Group will be hosting its next meeting on Thursday 8th June at Wheeler Hall in Leeds.
The meeting, which takes place between 10.30am and 3.30pm, is an opportunity for people across the North to come together to discuss ways our Church might work together for the good of our common home.
Find out more and register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-dioceses-environment-group-tickets-629999193547
Reminders
Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks
Monday 29th May, 10am
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester
On the 29th of May, the Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks will return to the streets of Manchester once again. This is the first time the walks have taken place since 2019, when more than 1,000 people joined this 200-year-old tradition.
This year the procession will leave Cathedral Gardens at 10.00am and will process to the centre of town for an Act of Worship, before returning to Manchester Cathedral.
Hope in the Future - Cycle of Prayer
Over the coming weeks, we will be praying for the parishes of St John's Deanery, for its people, and clergy in our latest Hope in the Future Cycle of Prayer.
Please click here to download the latest cycle now.
Clergy and Parish Information Days
A number of Information Days have been organised to provide an opportunity for clergy and parish secretaries to drop in to see a representative from all our central professional support services.
The upcoming dates are as follows:
- St John Southworth & St John Vianney – Thursday 15th June 11am to 1pm – Sacred Heart Parish Room, Blackburn
- St Therese & Mount Carmel – Wednesday 21st June 11am to 1pm - St. Herbert’s Parish Hall, 148 Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0JY
- St Ambrose & St Chad & St Clare – Friday 7th July 11am to 1pm - St. Patrick’s church, Livesey St, Manchester, M4 5HF
- St John & St Joseph – Tuesday 18th July 2pm to 4pm - St. Mary’s RC Church (Rosary Room) 86 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QJ
There is no need to register attendance and if the time and date closest to your parish isn't suitable, please feel free to attend another session.
If you have something specific you'd like to discuss, require IT support or would like to discuss any particular documentation, please let us know by emailing communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Suggested Newsletter Inserts
Online Synod Information Session
Tuesday 6th June 2023, 7–9pm
Online (Zoom)
Bishop John has recently announced the launch of our own Diocesan Synod, inviting us all to prayerfully discern how we can best address the changing needs of our diocesan community.
To help us begin this journey, we are holding an online information session to help you find out more about the synod and how you can get involved.
There will be a presentation from the Synod Team followed by an opportunity for questions.
Attendees can register by emailing formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or by calling 0161 817 2214.
Refugee Week - Free Online Awareness Session from Caritas Salford
Monday 5th June, 6-8pm
Online
Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, runs services which supports people from a refugee background who have settled in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. As part of their Refugee Week activities this year, the team at Caritas is offering a free training session on 'Refugee Awareness' which will take place online on 5th June from 6pm to 8pm.
The training will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by refugees and is an opportunity to connect with refugee experiences and discover how you can help create a more welcoming environment for newcomers to our communities.
To reserve a place at the online session, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-awareness-training-tickets-635362495327
Diocesan Young Adults Mass
Sunday 11th June, 5.30pm (confessions between 4.45 - 5.15pm)
St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester
Our next Young Adults Mass will take place on Sunday 11th June with a special reflection on the Sacred Heart.
Fr Mark Paver will lead us in the celebration of Mass, which will begin at 5.30pm, before we welcome Charlotte Hibbert (School Chaplain at St Bede’s) to give a short talk about the Sacred Heart and her relationship with Christ.
All are very welcome to attend.
Northern Dioceses' Environment Group meeting
Thursday 8th June, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Wheeler Hall, Leeds
The Northern Dioceses' Environment Group will be hosting its next meeting on Thursday 8th June at Wheeler Hall in Leeds.
The meeting, which takes place between 10.30am and 3.30pm, is an opportunity for people across the North to come together to discuss ways our Church might work together for the good of our common home.
Find out more and register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-dioceses-environment-group-tickets-629999193547
Reminders
Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks
Monday 29th May, 10am
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester
On the 29th of May, the Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks will return to the streets of Manchester once again. This is the first time the walks have taken place since 2019, when more than 1,000 people joined this 200-year-old tradition.
This year the procession will leave Cathedral Gardens at 10.00am and will process to the centre of town for an Act of Worship, before returning to Manchester Cathedral.
