A statement from Bishop Michael following the death of Pope Francis
21st April 2025He said, "In our sorrow we give thanks for all that Francis brought to the role of Pope"
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Bishop Michael leads the Easter dawn service at which 12 people are confirmed
20th April 2025As the sun rose on Easter morning, outside Taunton Minster the community gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and to witness the confirmation 12 people.
Creating joy
17th April 2025Sharing in creativity, connection and community at Axbridge Deanery Synod.
Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation
16th April 2025The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Saying goodbye to Bishop Ruth at the Chrism Service in Wells Cathedral
15th April 2025More than 500 clergy, lay leaders and people from across the diocese attended the Chrism Eucharist and had to opportunity to say farewell to Bishop Ruth, who was attending her last service as Bishop of Taunton.
Creating Welcoming Communities
14th April 2025More than 140 people gather in Wells to think about creating welcoming communities as part of the School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2025
Lent Cross Challenge 2025 story so far
4th April 2025Right across the diocese schools, churches and families are joining in with in the Lent Cross Challenge.
Church schools unite in song for Easter celebration
4th April 2025Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter.
“We Deserve a Seat at the Table”
4th April 2025Cesca Priestley, Youth Voice Lead, in Bath and Wells, reflects on why listening to young people is key to the Church’s future
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Diocesan Healing Adviser
4th April 2025Cheryl Hawkins the vicar of St Andrew’s, Burnham on Sea took up her new role last month.
Diocesan Budget Consultation 2025
4th April 2025Join us to learn more about how the life of the diocese is funded and supported and have your say.
St John's Midsomer Norton welcome Bishop Michael as part of Benefice Visit
4th April 2025“It was a wonderful occasion and made for a special time for everyone.”
Journeying towards Easter
3rd April 2025In Holy Week Bishop Michael will be out and about around the diocese, joining in with churches as we journey toward Easter.
Independent Safeguarding Audit of the Diocese of Bath and Wells
3rd April 2025An update from Bishop Michael and Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager as the two-week safeguarding audit visit to the diocese by INEQE, the independent auditors appointed to evaluate the quality of safeguarding practice in all Church of England dioceses across the country, comes to an end.
Recruiting the next Bishop of Taunton
3rd April 2025Bishop Michael has written to people across the diocese asking them to share their views on the recruitment of the next Bishop of Taunton.
Partnering locally to care for creation
1st April 2025God’s generosity can be witnessed in the most unexpected ways and places
Church environment colleagues together at British Antarctic Survey HQ
28th March 2025More than 120 people working to look after the environment across the Church of England gathered at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge to share ideas and learnings.
Empowered by Christian hope - Diocesan Synod March 2025
27th March 2025“Our calling as God’s people in these days that we have been given to live in is not to be people of denial or despair but people of hope. Hope is one of the great Christian virtues that we are called to live out,” said Bishop Michael at March's Diocesan Synod
Benefice plans for Growing Good in Weston-Super-Mare
21st March 2025The PCC of All Saints and St Saviour, Weston-Super-Mare, recently enjoyed a session with Deanery and Parish Development Adviser, Claire Horton, as part of their Lent exploration Growing Good.
A decade of brews and bonds: two coffee mornings celebrate 10 years of community
21st March 2025On Shrove Tuesday St Paul's Kewstoke, celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their coffee morning with pancakes and prosecco. And in Peasedown the women's coffee morning also marked over a decade of support for women in their community.
