Judge Mark Ockelton appointed Diocesan Chancellor

The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Revd Richard Jackson has appointed Mark Ockelton MA BD, Vice President of the Upper Tribunal to be Diocesan Chancellor.

Hereford Times Article - Afghanistan

As I write this the end game is playing out at Kabul airport. The Taliban are flexing their muscles. Efforts to encourage the world's global policeman not to cut and run seem fruitless. The anger by our local military on behalf of Afghan colleagues left to the mercy of the Taliban is entirely justified.

Appointments and Departures Q3 2021

News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures - July - Sept 2021

Bishop Richard Diocesan Synod Address 17.07.2021

New Dean of Hereford Announced

Bishop Richard is delighted that Her Majesty The Queen has confirmed the appointment of The Revd Canon Sarah Brown as the next Dean of Hereford.  Her nomination was announced by Downing Street this morning, and she will take up her role in the autumn of this year.

School Celebrates OfSTED report

St Thomas Cantilupe CE Primary School has today received the formal OfSTED report in which it has been judged good in all areas, following an inspection in May.

New research reveals how Messy Church is more than craft and a bit of Jesus

Seven Messy Church groups have led the way, exploring different models of research as part of national project

Appointments and Departures Q2 2021

News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures - May - June 2021

New Archdeacon of Ludlow takes up role

The Venerable Fiona Gibson was collated as Archdeacon of Ludlow during a service of Choral Evensong at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow on Sunday 25 April.

Statement from The Anglican Bishops in the West Midlands

Racism has no place in the Church of England, but we must face the fact that it still exists