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News from the Diocese of Derby

Karen Hamblin to retire as Archdeacon for East Derbyshire
After many years of faithful and fruitful ministry in our Diocese, the Venerable Karen Hamblin…
Archdeacon Matthew writes...
Words of wisdom and reflection for this month from the Archdeacon of Derby City and…
Reader licensing 2025
On Saturday 3 May, 12 new people will be admitted to the office of Licensed…
Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Libby reflects of the life of Pope Francis.
LLM Quiet Day
Recently, many Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) came together with Bishop Libby for a quiet day.
Belper Town welcome Revd Rachel Burdett as new chaplain
Living Hope Resources for Lent 2025
Living Hope is The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2025. A range of resources…
Christmas Lunch on Jesus 2024
How a Derby church has been preparing food hampers so that people in low-income households…
The vision in action: your Christmas photos
Advent and Christmas services and events are in full flow throughout the diocese. Here's a…
Lambeth Palace award winners announced
Christine McMullen, the diocese's former chair of the House of Laity, has been awarded The…

1 May The Revd Derek Booth, Curate of Holy Cross Woodchurch (Chester) 1962-1965, Curate of… See More

17 April The Bishop of Derby is delighted to announce that the Revd Simon Drew,… See More

27 March The Revd Paul Hygate, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of the benefice of Aston-on-Trent,… See More

The monthly senior staff message is available for you to download here. See More

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Diocesan meetings and important dates for your diary. See More