Diocesan News
Keeping Busy
In over 80 countries of the world, more than 4 million Mothers’ Union members do all they can – through volunteering, giving and prayer – to support families, to promote marriage and family life, and to reach out within their communities to people who are isolated, in trouble or in need of help, and coronavirus hasn't stopped that.
20% of staff furloughed
The Diocese has announced that due to the financial impact of coronavirus, 20% of staff will be furloughed from our Diocesan Support team.
Prayers on coronavirus
The set of prayers for use during the coronavirus section on the Church of England website has been one of the most widely-used areas of the site the last 4 weeks.
Pray and support children in need during coronavirus
The Children's Society has launched an Emergency Coronavirus Campaign to help thousands of children who have no recourse to public funds in the current situation.
Death and Resurrection
Continuing our online tour of the Cathedral's 800th anniversary exhibition, this week we are looking at the Easter themes of death and resurrection.
Celebrating Maundy Thursday Together
Traditionally, clergy and lay ministers from across the Diocese travel to our Cathedral on Maundy Thursday to celebrate the Chrism Mass together.
Pastoral Care Helpline
The Diocese has, in the last few days, set up a Diocesan Pastoral Care Helpline for use by crematoria and as a back up for chaplains at our local hospitals. It is aimed at supporting families during the current crisis.
Holy Week, out of the box
Holy Week has always been a time when schools and families have come together to tell the Easter story in words, music and crafts.
St Mark's Gospel Live, as it happened
A priest who has performed the whole of St Mark's Gospel from memory is reciting Mark’s gospel in "real time" during Holy Week.
Stations of the Cross
Two Weymouth Licensed Lay Ministers have collaborated on a Holy Week resource that combines poetry and art around the Stations of the Cross.
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