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News from the Diocese of Derby

Bishop's Badge 2025: A celebration of lay mission in local ministry
Photos from the special service on Sunday 14 September 2025 at Derby Cathedral.
Reflections from our new priests: Rev Kara Gander
Rev Kara Gander was ordained as Priest in July. We asked her to reflect on…
Bishop Malcolm writes...
The Bishop of Repton with some words of reflection for September
Appointment of Honorary and Lay Canons to Derby Cathedral
The Bishop of Derby and the Dean of Derby are delighted to announce the appointment…
St. Mary’s Church Wirksworth awarded £300,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Faith Folk Foundation project…
Archbishop of Alexandria visits St Giles’ Normanton
St Giles’ Normanton by Derby were thrilled and honoured to welcome the Most Rev Dr…
Children awarded with 2025 Bishop's Badge
Say hello to our newly ordained Deacons
Four people were ordained as Deacon in the Church of England on Saturday 28 June.…
New accessibility project, enhancing inclusivity for all churches
The project includes a range of downloadable icons, designed to easily identify church assessable features…
Thy Kingdom Come 2025
Bishop Malcolm has been visiting schools and churches this week as part of Thy Kingdom…

18 September The Bishop of Derby is delighted to announce that the following clergy have… See More

29 August The Revd Anita Matthews will be instituted as Rector of the benefice of… See More

31 July The Revd Canon Rosemary Donovan will be collated as Vicar of the benefice… 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