Diocese of Sodor and Man

The photo shows Rev Alessandra Di Chiara and the Bubble team members posing for the camera inside Christ Church Laxey.

Picture show the logo for Christ Church Laxey. There it a gold cross with a white dove at the centre. The cross is circled with the words Christ Church Laxey. All on a white background.

Today we pray for the Parish of Lonan and Laxey. For Rev Alessandra Di Chiara, churchwardens and congregation and for the outreach in the community. Praying for children and families attending Bubble Church. That it may continue to grow and flourish.

General Synod - York July 2025 - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The General Synod of the Church of England has been holding its July Session in York since Friday 11 July through to Tuesday 15 July. The details of all the […]

General Synod - July 2025 in York...

Archbishop of York's Lord's Prayer Tour at Cathedral Isle of Man - The Diocese of Sodor and Man

Archbishop's Lord's Prayer Tour continues on the Island...

Archbishop of York to Visit the Island - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell is on the Island this weekend at Cathedral Isle of Man on Sunday evening and at Tynwald Day at St John’s on Monday. Archbishop […]

The Lord's Prayer Tour continues at Cathedral Isle of Man...

Diocesan Prayer Diary - July 2025 - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The Diocesan Prayer Diary for July 2025 is now available for use online and download following the links below: July 2025 Prayer Diary (Word) July 2025 Prayer Diary (PDF)

The Diocesan July Prayer Diary is now online...

Heartfelt Thanks from Bishop Tricia - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Bishop Tricia sends heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been offering love and support after she shared the news of her husband Andrew’s diagnosis. With immense sadness, Andrew passed away […]

Sad news - please keep Bishop Tricia and the family in your prayers...

New Work Coming at Pentecost - The Diocese of Sodor and Man There’s new work coming out at Pentecost this week:  Testament.  (Trailer on YouTube)  An 8 episode series on the Book of Acts. Producer Jackie Sheppard, after the initial 80 days of production last y...

A new work on the Book of Acts coming at Pentecost...

Lord's Prayer Event with the Archbishop of York - The Diocese of Sodor and Man As part of the Archbishop of York’s Faith in the North series of events across the Northern Province there will be a Lord’s Prayer Event in Cathedral Isle of Man, […]

Lord's Prayer event happening soon with a reflection from Bishop Tricia and Andrew Hillas...

A Prayer for the TT Races 2025 - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Heavenly Father you know and love the whole of your creation: watch over this Island and all who visit its shores before, during and after the TT races. For all […]

A Prayer for the TT Races 2025...

A statement from the Archbishop of York following the announcement of the new Bishop of Rome - The Diocese of Sodor and Man I share in the great joy of our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers in welcoming His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome. With Christians around the world, […]

Archbishop of York expresses joy in welcoming Pope Leo...

VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice - The Diocese of Sodor and Man At Westminster Abbey’s VE Day 80th anniversary service, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell honoured the sacrifice of those who secured victory and called for a renewed commitment to peace, […]

Archbishop of York calls for renewed commitment to peace...

BBC Radio 4 Easter Sunrise Service to be broadcast from the Isle of Man - The Diocese of Sodor and Man As the first light of Easter morning breaks over the Isle of Man, Bishop Tricia Hillas begins a symbolic pilgrimage from the summit of Snaefell — the island’s highest point. […]

Easter Day Sunrise Service to be broadcast from the Island...

Gaza: House of Bishops statement on attack on Al Ahli Hospital - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Church of England’s House of Bishops issues statement speaking of sharing “grief, sorrow and outrage” with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican-run hospital. Yesterday ...

A statement from the Archbishop of York and the House of Bishops...

Conversations With Jesus - Week Five - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The fifth in the series of Lenten podcast from Bishop Tricia in conjunction with Manx Radio is now available online to listen to or download. This week’s conversation is with […]

The Fifth Podcast in the Lenten Series is now online...

Moments of Love Book Launch - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Moments of Love: An Eight-Day Retreat with the Song of Songs by John Mann is to be launched at Thie dy Vea Retreat House, Peel by the Rt Reverend Tricia […]

New book by John Mann to be launched in Peel tonight...

Exciting New Joint Ministry at St Ninian’s Parish, Douglas - The Diocese of Sodor and Man In an exciting new development for St Ninian’s Parish in Douglas, Reverend Steven Herron and Reverend Alex Brown are set to serve together in a ground breaking joint ministry following […]

Exciting new joint ministry announced...

Christian Aid launches emergency appeal following devastating earthquake in Myanmar. - The Diocese of Sodor and Man International development agency Christian Aid has launched an urgent fundraising appeal in the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck central Myanmar today (Friday, March 28). The charity’...

Myanmar Earthquake Appeal launched by Christian Aid...

Diocesan Prayer Diary - April 2025 - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The Diocesan Prayer Diary for April 2025 is now available for use online and download on the links below: April 2025 Prayer Diary (Word) April 2025 Prayer Diary (PDF) If […]

The Diocesan Prayer Diary for April is now online...

Conversations With Jesus - Week Three - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The third in the series of Lenten podcast from Bishop Tricia in conjunction with Manx Radio is now available online to listen to or download. This week’s conversation is with […]

Conversations With Jesus - Week Three - The Family at Bethany...
The latest episode in Bishop Tricia's Lenten podcast...

National Mills Weekend - 10 & 11 May 2025 - The Diocese of Sodor and Man National Mills Weekend is the second weekend in May and Kentraugh Mill will be open from Saturday 10 May from 10:00am until 5:00pm and also on Sunday 11 May from […]

Kentraugh Mill Open Weekend coming up...
Come along and see a working mill in action...

Conversations With Jesus - Week Two - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The second in the series of Lenten podcast from Bishop Tricia in conjunction with Manx Radio is now available online to listen to or download. This week’s conversation is with […]

Week Two of Bishop Tricia's Lenten podcast is now available online...

International development charity opens nominations for Power of Hope Awards. - The Diocese of Sodor and Man As Christian Aid marks its 80th anniversary, the organisation has launched the Power of Hope Awards to celebrate the dedication of its many supporters. And each category is open for […]

Christian aid launches Power of Hope Awards in their 80th Anniversary Year...

The Licensing of the Reverend Joanna Fisher as Assistant Curate - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The Reverend Joanna Fisher has been Licensed to the Cathedral Benefice with Special Responsibility for St John’s Church in a service held on the evening of Thursday 13 March.

The Reverend Joanna Fisher licensed in special service at St John's...

A New Local and Fully Flexible Lent and Holy Week Resource Launched - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Conversations with Jesus is a 7-part resource written and presented by Bishop Tricia and available as a podcast, with a new episode added every Monday morning during Lent. Each episode […]

Exciting Lent & Holy Week resource launched...

A Blessing for Ash Wednesday - The Diocese of Sodor and Man As this holy season of Lent begins we share a prayer and blessing for Ash Wednesday and the weeks which lie ahead. This is written by Jane Richardson.   WILL […]

A prayer of blessing for Ash Wednesday...

Archbishop of York calls for prayer and solidarity with Ukraine - The Diocese of Sodor and Man The Archbishop of York has assured the people and churches of Ukraine of the prayers and solidarity of the Church of England this Lent. Calling for a just and lasting […]

Join with the Archbishop of York in prayer and solidarity with the Ukraine...

York Minster Evensong service to start Archbishop’s Lord’s Prayer Tour of the North - The Diocese of Sodor and Man ‘The Lord’s Prayer Tour’, in which Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will teach about the Lord’s Prayer across the Northern Province of the Church of England, begins in York Minster […]

An exciting summer ahead in the Northern Province as the Archbishop begins his Lord's Prayer Tour on Friday 7 March in York Minster...

New Bishop of Wigan to be the Interim Bishop of Liverpool - The Diocese of Sodor and Man Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd Ruth Worsley will become the new suffragan Bishop of Wigan in the Diocese of Liverpool. Bishop Ruth will also serve as […]

We pray for our neighbours in Liverpool in their time of transition...