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Bishop Philip backs call for respect
The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, has urged people to heed calls for debate to be carried out with respect – saying that to do so is […]
Six go down to the sea
When Revd Anne Brown asked the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, to oversee clergy from Pydar Deanery as they reaffirmed their baptism vows, he was delighted to agree. […]
New ministry in St Fimbarrus, Fowey
The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, has appointed the Revd Ian Gulland as interim Priest-in-Charge in the benefice of Fowey. Bishop Philip has chosen to appoint Revd […]
Revd Mary West, the vicar who promised to leave church if women were ever ordained
“If ever I walk into this church and see a woman behind the altar I shall walk out again!” Words spoken, probably loudly, by Revd Mary West to her long-suffering […]
A message of thanks from Bishop Chris and Ellie Goldsmith
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Vocations day in Truro Cathedral. It was a celebration of personal story-telling as we heard how God has touched […]
Niggles not mountains in women’s ministry today
Revd Becca Bell, priest in charge of six churches in Southeast Cornwall, firmly believes that women’s ministry has come a very long way in 25 years, but that there’s still […]
Revd Canon Tony Neal celebrates 50 years since an ordination that almost didn’t happen
Revd Canon Tony Neal will have been ordained 50 years ago on September 21st, beginning his ministry in Ripon and working as a parish priest, teacher, mentor, hospital chaplain and […]
What brings you joy? Considering your vocation
People who went to Truro Cathedral on Saturday to take part in the diocesan Vocations Day were advised to consider what brings them joy, as they explored how best to follow […]
Opening doors, hearts and kitchens to the homeless
Homelessness, being disadvantaged, living on the margins. However you choose to describe the life circumstances of too many of our neighbours, it doesn’t change the reality of what it is. […]
Women’s Ministry via The Sound of Music, the Vicar of Dibley and Revd Jane Vaughan-Wilson
Although entertained by one ordinand’s declaration that she didn’t want to be a nun after seeing The Sound of Music, Truro Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Rev Canon Jane Vaughan-Wilson, didn’t […]
