As we settle back into life in our diocese, Bishop John shares a message of thanks and a reminder that Our Lady is with us wherever we are, eager to bring our prayers to her son, Jesus.

We are delighted to announce that bookings for our jubilee year pilgrimage to Rome will open on Monday 5th August. Enquiries and bookings can be made directly with Northern Star Travel on [email protected] or 0161 773 2115.

We mark The #Transfiguration today by sharing a photo of this beautiful window at St Chad's, Cheetham Hill. We pray - in the words of the Pope - that we may "ascend with prayer, always listening to Jesus and descend with brotherly love, proclaiming Him to the world around us".

Today we release the full report from the Big Listen stage of our diocesan synod. We invite you to prayerfully discern the report as we prepare for theme gatherings in our parishes and groups next month. For the full report and more details visit dioceseofsalford.org.uk/synod-new-repo…

Good luck to all of our students receiving their #ALevel results tomorrow. We're so proud of all of your hard work and we wish you the very best for your next steps.

As we celebrate the glorious solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, body and soul into Heaven, let us join together in prayer for our diocesan family.

Don't miss out! ⏰ The deadline is fast approaching for this fantastic opportunity to join our team! The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th August. Find out more and apply at dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/

We are sad to share the news that Fr Derek Woodhead died peacefully this morning. Please remember him in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

From the role of our young people, to the care of our clergy, utilising talents, enabling access and more, our #BigListen report tackles a range of topics, inviting us to reflect on how to be true witnesses to faith in the modern world. Find out more dioceseofsalford.org.uk/faith/synod/

Good luck to all of our students receiving #GCSE #results tomorrow. You have worked incredibly hard and we're so proud of all you have achieved. Good luck for the future!

On today's memorial of the #Queenship of the #BlessedVirginMary, we share this profound quote by St. Alphonsus Liguori: "Mary is a Queen. And, for our consolation, we ought to remember that she is a most tender and kind Queen, eager to help us in our miseries".

Today we share the sad news that Fr Colin Wright has died peacefully at his home. Please remember him in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

As we progress on our #synodal journey with theme gatherings starting next month, we pray this #prayer by #StAugustine of Hippo whose feast we celebrate today. May the Holy Spirit help us as we work together to discern God's call for us as a diocese. St Augustine, pray for us.

This September, we begin another #SeasonofCreation - a month long, ecumenical campaign inviting us to renew our relationship with God and His #Creation. Read more about our plans to mark the Season and this year's theme "To #HopeandAct with Creation" at dioceseofsalford.org.uk/hope-and-act/

Today we celebrate the feast of St Aidan and the Saints of Lindisfarne by shining a light on this remarkable place of #pilgrimage, ahead of our diocesan pilgrimage for our Year of Jubilee celebrations next year. Read more at dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lindisfarne-cr…

After a summer of unrest, Bishop John has shared a pastoral letter, inviting us to reflect on the ways in which we can help build hope and take action within our own parishes and wider communities. Read his letter in full or listen along at dioceseofsalford.org.uk/building-hope-…

We begin our #SeasonofCreation story today by asking #parishes to have hope in the steps they can take to become caring stewards of God's earth. For this week's inspiring case study and #toptips to begin in your parish or at home, head to: dioceseofsalford.org.uk/becoming-stewa…

We’re beginning the exploration stage of our diocesan #synod by inviting parishes to unpick the first of our Big Listen themes: Nurturing Faith in Tomorrow's World. To read the full report and find details on how to get involved, head to dioceseofsalford.org.uk/synod-theme-1/

This September, some of our beautiful churches are once again taking part in #HeritageOpenDays - England's largest festival of heritage and culture! All are welcome to the guided #tours, to explore more about the wonderful heritage, culture and history on our doorsteps!

Today is #EducationSunday. We give thanks for the dedication, example and inspiration of school leaders, teachers, and all who contribute to nurturing and supporting children and young people. May our school communities be filled with Jesus’ compassion, love and joy.