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Encouraging signs in the diocese’s Statistics for Mission report
The Diocese of Truro is showing some encouraging signs in this year’s Statistics for Mission report from the Church of England. Churches in the diocese recorded a total 9% increase […]
New Bishop of Truro is consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral by Archbishop of Canterbury
The new Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, was consecrated on Friday, November 30 at St Paul’s Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby. Bishop Philip has […]
If the church really is in decline why bother with confirmation?
If the Church of England really is racing towards its decline, stopping only to scoop up a handful of older people, why did 30 people, including teenagers, choose to be […]
Over 400 enter bishop Christmas card competition
A competition to design the Bishop of St German’s Christmas card attracted over 400 entries from schools across the Diocese of Truro. With all 44 church schools in the diocese […]
New app to help you make the most of Advent
A new app to help you make the most spiritually of the Advent season has been launched by the Bishop of London, The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally. A Good Advent […]
Robert’s privilege of acting as verger at St Paul’s Cathedral
The longest-serving member of staff from Truro Cathedral is enjoying what he calls the ‘absolute privilege’ of being a verger at St Paul’s Cathedral today. Robert Preston received the 11th […]
The Shelley-shaped holes she will leave behind after retirement
Shelley Porter has been with Truro Diocese since 2001 and when she announced her intention to retire, there was a ripple of disbelief. Shelley is so involved in so many […]
Give a gift this Christmas and support local charities
With Christmas just a month away, towns are packed with shoppers all looking for that last minute, perfect present. Why not give a gift locally this Christmas and do something […]
Have we abandoned compassion as the UN Rapporteur claims?
The UN’s rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston, has delivered a heart-breaking report on the impact of austerity on the UK, declaring that we have abandoned […]
Making Cornwall a place of sanctuary ‘would make life better for us all’
Making Cornwall a place of sanctuary for others will have the knock-on effect of making the county a better, safer and more supportive place for all of us to live, […]
