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Cathedral attendance statistics enjoy over a decade of growth

Cathedral attendance statistics enjoy over a decade of growth

Attendance levels at regular weekly services in Church of England cathedrals have steadily increased by 30% since the turn of millennium, a growth of approximately 3% on average each year, according to the latest statistics, published today.

04 April 2012

British chocolate maker includes Easter story with treats

British chocolate maker includes Easter story with treats

(ENInews)-As baskets of chocolate, stuffed bunnies and egg coloring appear in stores, it seems as though Easter is becoming more of a springtime festival than a solemn, though joyous, Christian observance.

04 April 2012

Bishop Baines:TV fearful of 'toxic' faith

Bishop Baines:TV fearful of 'toxic' faith

The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has accused broadcasters of an “ideological knee-jerk” reaction against religion.

02 April 2012

Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

The Church of England has today created an e-petition calling on the Chancellor to bring back zero rate VAT to alternations to the CofE’s 12,500 listed churches.

30 March 2012

New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

The English group which works for unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics has begun a new stage of its life. Meeting at Canterbury Cathedral from 23 to 24 March in a context of prayer and worship, the members of the newly configured English Anglican – Roman Catholic Committee set in train a programme of work for the next five years.

26 March 2012

England: Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

England: Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

The Church of England/Archbishops’ Council will study the Government’s consultation on whether to redefine marriage to accommodate those of the same sex and respond in detail in due course.

15 March 2012

Archbishop of York Backs Community Covenants

Archbishop of York Backs Community Covenants

Writing in a national newspaper last weekend, the Archbishop paid tribute to the brave servicemen and women who put their lives on the line on a daily basis. 

07 March 2012

Dean of St Paul's Cathedral

Dean of St Paul's Cathedral

The Very Reverend David John Ison, BA, PhD, Dean of Bradford, in Bradford Diocese, to be appointed to the Deanery of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in London.

07 March 2012

The Revd Canon Dr Pete Wilcox is to be the next Dean of Liverpool

The Revd Canon Dr Pete Wilcox is to be the next Dean of Liverpool

The new Dean of Liverpool is to be the Reverend Canon Dr Pete Wilcox, Downing Street has announced this morning. He becomes the seventh Dean, succeeding the Very Rev Justin Welby who was appointed Bishop of Durham.

07 March 2012

New Dean of Liverpool is announced

New Dean of Liverpool is announced

The New Dean of Liverpool will be the Reverend Canon Dr Pete Wilcox, it was announced today.

07 March 2012