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Head of cathedral choir encourages musicians to explore vocations
The director of music at Truro Cathedral has called on other musicians to explore their vocations. Christopher Gray, who has led the award-winning choir for 10 years, said: “If you […]

Christmas bonuses for two historic Cornish churches
Two Cornish churches on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register have been given combined grants of £25,000, just in time for Christmas. The Grade II listed St Just-in-Penwith Parish […]

Bishops call for a change of tone on Brexit debate
The bishops of the Church of England have made a call for national unity in the light of the ongoing rows and uncertainty in the run-up to Brexit. Following their […]

Not just Christmas Carols but New Street Christmas Carols
Time moves quickly and never more so than at Christmas. Even the recent winds seem to be hurrying us along, adding to the sense of panic and worry that we […]
No appointment yet for Archdeaconry of Cornwall
The Episcopal College of the Diocese of Truro has decided not to appoint any of the candidates interviewed this week for the office of Archdeacon of Cornwall. Bishop Philip said: […]

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 DAC – is it just an abbreviated bureaucratic hoop to jump through?
Managing a diocese inevitably involves jargon and a bewildering array of abbreviations, DAC, BDC, OFS, CMS, TMS to name a few. All of which can be intimidating and excluding. And […]

Child sex abuse inquiry’s Truth Project comes to Cornwall
People in Cornwall who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse are being given the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing national inquiry chaired by Professor Alexis Jay. The Truth Project […]

Rookie veterans create beautiful sculpture to commemorate WWI
Remember the story of former commando Patrick McWilliam and the stone sculpture project for the award-winning Peace Garden at St Pol de Leon? The plan was to gather a group […]

Welcoming Philip – video published
The diocese has published a video filmed on the day that the name of the next Bishop of Truro was announced. Our crew followed the Revd Canon Philip Mounstephen around […]