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Meeting needs in St Vincent after La Soufrière erupts
11th May 2021
25th May update: Bishop Leopold (Bishop of the Windward islands) has told us that La Soufriere, the volcano on the north end of the island, of St Vincent has been much… Read more »
The Revd Paula Vennells
25th April 2021
Following the Court of Appeal judgment given on 23rd April 2021, overturning the convictions of 39 sub-postmasters, the Revd Paula Vennells has informed the Bishop of St Albans that she… Read more »
Sub Postmasters’ appeals – Bishop’s comment
23rd April 2021
On hearing news of the judgments in the appeals brought by Sub Postmasters, The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, said: “I join the many people of goodwill who… Read more »
Tackling Racism
20th April 2021
Following publication of the Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Task Force report, the Bishop of St Albans said: “The Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Task Force report has now been published. It sets out clear recommendations, a… Read more »
Susan Pope, Diocesan Secretary to retire
12th April 2021
Canon Susan Pope has announced, today, 12th April 2021, that she is retiring from her role as Diocesan Secretary of The Diocese of St Albans at the end of September… Read more »
The Late HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, RIP
9th April 2021
The Bishop of St Albans has made the following statement on hearing this morning’s sad news: “It is with great sadness that I have received the news that His Royal… Read more »
Four Royal Maundy Recipients
1st April 2021
Among the over 180 recipients of Royal Maundy in 2021 are four in St Albans Diocese. The Royal Maundy Service took place virtually for the second time. Here are the… Read more »
Lockdown Stories: The Easter Trail
30th March 2021
Easter trail online or in person Welwyn Garden City, in the heart of the Diocese of St Albans, with almost fifty thousand people has a myriad of different churches each… Read more »
National Day of Reflection
22nd March 2021
Since the first UK Covid-19 lockdown began in 2020, millions have been bereaved. The National Day of Reflection, coordinated by the charity Marie Curie and officially supported by the Church of… Read more »
