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Important event for new bishop

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:14

The Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows, will have an early opportunity next Wednesday (29 February 10am-12.30pm) to meet Church of England School headteachers, Chairs of Governors or their representatives and DBE (Diocesan Board of Education) members from the Diocese of Sheffield at a Leadership and Governance event organised by the Diocesan Board of Education at Doncaster College’s, The Hub.

Meat free Lent Challenge

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 09:46

World Development Adviser to the Diocese of Sheffield, Dr Jackie Butcher, is urging people across the Diocese to eat less meat during Lent.

Cambridge Scholar heads to South Yorkshire

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 15:41

The Bishop of Sheffield’s Shrove Tuesday Lectures will this year be delivered by Dr Fraser Watts, Reader in Theology and Science in the University of Cambridge, next Tuesday (21 February, 10am) at Victoria Hall Methodist Mission, Sheffield.

Important issues on agenda for Diocesan Synod

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 09:59

The first Sheffield Diocesan Synod of 2012 will take place at the Elim Christian Centre, Effingham Street, Rotherham, on Saturday 25 February (9am) attended by bishops, clergy and laity from the Diocese.

Bishop Peter moved by vigil

Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 09:54

As Doncaster grieved the loss of 13 year old Casey-Lyanne Kearney, candles were lit and prayers were offered at Elmfield park last night as many members of the local community spontaneously turned out.

Bishop looking forward to Confirmation Service

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:59

The Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows, will officiate at his first service of confirmation as a bishop when he leads the service at Christ Church, Pitsmoor this Sunday (19 February, 6.30pm).

“Pray One For Me” – yes we will

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:13

Prayer is in the news; banned from council agendas and, according to one opinion poll, ignored by many of those calling themselves “Christian”.

Bishop addresses challenge of autism and Asperger’s syndrome to whole community

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 09:46

The Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft, said that today’s International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome provided every human person with an opportunity “to think for a few minutes about the different ways in which we communicate with one another.”

Bishop of Doncaster Sermon

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 10:00

Preached at Doncaster Welcome Service at Doncaster Minster 11 February 2012

Archdeacon Stephen and I are delighted that so many of you have been able to join us for this welcome service at the start of our ministry amongst you. Can I add my welcome to that of the Minster to our civic guests and MPs, to the schools represented and Doncaster College, to representatives of our parishes both clergy and laity, to members of the Cathedral Chapter, Bishop James and to family and friends, some of whom I know have travelled long distances to be with us this morning. I would also like to thank Helen Bent, Paul Shackerley the Vicar of the Minster and all the minister staff who have worked hard to put this service together.

Big Doncaster Welcome

Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 09:47

The new Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows, said this morning (11 February) that he strongly believed that “together we can build a better society where everyone can flourish.”