We are catching up with some of the men and women preparing to be ordained as deacon on 25 June at Gloucester Cathedral. Catherine Milsom, from Brockworth, shares her story.Continue reading
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Lucy’s ordination story: “I was pioneering before I knew the term existed.”
We’re looking forward to this year’s ordinations, to be held in Gloucester Cathedral on 25 June. Over the coming weeks, we will be catching up with some of the people preparing to be ordained as a deacon. Lucy shares her journey to being ordained as a Designated Pioneer Minister.
HRH The Princess Royal visits Gloucester Cathedral for The Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May, we welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to a special service of thanksgiving for our local volunteers at Gloucester Cathedral.
Knife Angel Legacy Programme offers young people music platform
In February, the nationally touring Knife Angel sculpture came to Gloucester Cathedral. The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour andContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 2 May 2023
Last week, Bishop Robert shared some reflections on the Coronation and the truth that ‘the formation of our society needs the participation of us all’. Now that the details of the Coronation have been made public, we can see that this is fully reflected in the liturgy and events of this weekend.
Andrew Zihni installed as the 39th Dean of Gloucester
Gloucester Cathedral has held a special service to formally welcome The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni as the new Dean.
Message from Bishop Robert, 18 April 2023
This coming Sunday at 3pm we will be welcoming Canon Andrew Zihni as the 39th Dean of Gloucester. The eagle-eyed will notice that he comes as the Dean of Gloucester – his ministry while rooted in the life of the Cathedral is not restricted to it! As the Dean, he is the senior priest of the Diocese and shares with Bishop Rachel, with me and her whole staff in the leadership and care we together seek to offer to the whole Diocese.
Message from Bishop Rachel, as published in the Citizen Easter 2023
Message from Bishop Rachel, as published in the Citizen Easter 2023
As I look around at our communities, country and world, I am aware of a sense of so much and so little in all the reporting of bad news….
Three Choirs Festival launches 2023 programme for Gloucester
The Three Choirs Festival, taking place in and around Gloucester between 22 and 29 July, has launched its innovative programme for 2023. The Three Choirs Festival is a week-long programmeContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s itinerary during Holy Week and Easter 2023
The week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is a special time for Christians. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Then, onContinue reading
Invitation to special Coronation service at Gloucester Cathedral
As part of the Big Help Out day to celebrate the Coronation of The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, everybody is warmly invited to attend a special serviceContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 March 2023
Last Saturday, many people from across the Diocese gathered for the inspiring and informative event, ‘Under fives and flourishing’. When introducing the event, and particularly thanking so many wonderful volunteers, I stated that creating spaces for under fives and their parents and carers is one of the most significant things we offer as followers of Christ.
Easter 2023 – what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Just some of the special events happening over Holy Week and Easter in the Diocese of Gloucester. Check achurchnearyou.com for your local church’s events. Throughout the Easter period CheekyContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester celebrates first licensed funeral ministers
On 9 February, Bishop Robert licensed six new Funeral Ministers, marking an exciting step for the Church of England and the Diocese. Diocese of Gloucester Funerals is a new serviceContinue reading
Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist 2023
Gloucester Cathedral will be packed on Thursday 6 April, when clergy and lay ministers from in and around Gloucestershire will gather to take part in a special service to prepareContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 31 January 2023
On Thursday of this week it will be 40 days since Christmas and we mark the Feast of the Presentation, often referred to as Candlemas, when we recall Christ beingContinue reading
Ceremony marks Knife Angel’s month-long installation at Gloucester Cathedral
On Wednesday 1 February, at 6.15pm, Bishop Rachel will be part of a ceremony to mark the arrival of the Knife Angel at Gloucester Cathedral. The sculpture aims to raiseContinue reading
The Revd Canon Andrew Zihni announced as next Dean of Gloucester
Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to share that No. 10 Downing Street has announced that His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Andrew Zihni as the 39th Dean ofContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 January 2023
A number of us from across the diocese were pleased to be able to gather on Friday in the Cathedral to express our thanks to Canon Andrew Braddock for 14 years of ministry in this diocese.
Knife Angel monument coming to Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral is to host the thought-provoking ‘Knife Angel’ monument as part of the National Youth Anti-Violence Tour, highlighting the negative effects of violent and aggressive behaviour while also beingContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day sermon 2022: Gloucester Cathedral
Time is a fascinating subject and it’s something of which we are all very aware: The time it takes to cook a turkey; the countdown of days on the advent calendar; the length of time it takes for an ambulance to arrive; or perhaps the counting of years with the celebration of a significant birthday or anniversary.
Message from Bishop Robert, 20 September 2022
It will be a great joy to welcome our Reader community to the Cathedral this coming Saturday for our Annual Reader Day and, in the afternoon, our Annual Service during which Bishop Rachel will be admitting three new Readers who have now completed their training.
Readers have a long and distinguished history of ministry and play a significant part in the ministry of the church today and we owe them a great debt of thanks. Of course, their ministry is significant for all they do in preaching, teaching, pastoral care and, more recently, in pioneer ministry. It is, however, equally significant for what Readers are.
Special service gives thanks for the life and reign of The Late Queen
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Gloucester Cathedral, the Diocese of Gloucester and Gloucestershire Lieutenancy hosted a special service, which took place at the Cathedral on Sunday 18 September at 3pm.
Vigil to be held at Gloucester Cathedral on the eve of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
On Sunday 18 September at 8pm, Gloucester Cathedral will be observing a nationwide minute of silence, followed by a candlelit vigil. All are welcome.
