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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 »
Lockdown Stories: Riseley – When Lockdown Brought Us Together
3rd March 2021
Almost at the Northernmost tip of the St Albans Diocese is the Parish of All Saints in Riseley. Lockdown has brought them a more global perspective and a realisation that… Read more »
Bishop Michael Gets the Jab and Gives Back in Thankfulness
26th February 2021
Speaking after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination, Bishop Michael, the Bishop of Hertford, said: “I’m hugely grateful to our National Health Service for making it possible for me to receive the… Read more »
Bishop Alan’s Lent Message
17th February 2021
Dear Sisters and Brothers, “Come now … flee for a while from your tasks, hide yourself for a little space from the turmoil of your thoughts. Come, cast aside your… Read more »
Bedfordshire church launches online Book of Condolence for Sir Tom
5th February 2021
The parish church of St Mary’s, Marston Morteyne, the parish where Captain Sir Tom Moore lived for so many years, has launched an online book of condolence, primarily for the… Read more »